Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Avalon Panorama
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $2,993
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Avalon Panorama is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Avalon Panorama for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2011).
Choose Avalon Panorama if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Avalon Envision for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,773 |
| Passengers | 166 | 166 |
| Crew | 47 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 168 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 4 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 | $2,993 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Envision leads on 4 of the ten, Avalon Panorama on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
The 166-passenger Avalon Envision debuted in April 2019 as the latest vessel in Avalon Waterways' Suite Ship class.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $3,243.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Panorama. Sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, Avalon Panorama can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama Bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $2,993.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Avalon Panorama?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Avalon Panorama?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,773 gross tons for Avalon Panorama. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Avalon Panorama carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Avalon Panorama?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2011 for Avalon Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 16.7 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Envision scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Panorama.
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