Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Avalon View
Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
- Cruises
- 17
- 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 View is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Avalon View for dining (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Avalon View if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Avalon Envision for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Envision | Avalon View | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,775 |
| Passengers | 166 | 164 |
| Crew | 47 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 | 16.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 4 to 9 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 2 of the ten, Avalon View on 1, with 7 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 View
The newest entrant in Avalon Waterways’ class of “suite ships,” Avalon View debuted in April 2022 and offers a series of sublime sailings on the Danube River.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $2,993.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Avalon View?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Avalon View?
They are the same size, 2,775 gross tons each. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Avalon View carries 164.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Avalon View?
Avalon View is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2019 for Avalon Envision.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon View, with 16.9 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Avalon Envision. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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