Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,276
Ship comparison
Avalon Artistry II vs River Empress
Uniworld River Cruises
River Empress
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Artistry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. River Empress is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2001. River Empress has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Artistry II if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2013 (vs 2001) and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs none).
River Empress does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Artistry II | River Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2009 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 134 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 237 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,276 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
River Empress has no Bliss scores yet.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Artistry II.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $4,276.
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10 Night Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London and Land Tour
$4,450
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7 Night Paris to Normandy
$4,276
About Avalon Artistry II Plan my cruise on Avalon Artistry II
Uniworld River Cruises
River Empress
Some say river cruises are the new bus tours of Europe — only better. Cruisers unpack only once and get to sail down Europe's famous rivers and dock in the heart of its fabled cities. "European Jewels" and "Castles Along the Rhine" are two itineraries that will bring to life your fairy tale notion of these classic locales.
Highlights
- Enjoy the lounge with a view as you cruise down the Rhine
- The small number of guests allows you to get to know many of your fellow and make friendships that will last
- Dining with a view!
Questions
Avalon Artistry II or River Empress?
Which is bigger, Avalon Artistry II or River Empress?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Artistry II carries 128 passengers and River Empress carries 134.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Artistry II or River Empress?
Avalon Artistry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2001 for River Empress.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on River Empress. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Empress.
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