Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Amber for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Avalon Envision for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 96 cruises on sale (vs 15).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Envision | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 169 |
| Crew | 47 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 96 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 210 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 (better) | $3,820 |
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, Scenic Amber on 1, with 7 level.
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- 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.
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Amber?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Amber?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for Scenic Amber.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Envision.
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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