Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Crystal
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 78
- 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 Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Scenic Crystal for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2012).
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Envision for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (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 | Scenic Crystal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 169 |
| Crew | 47 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 163 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 23 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 3 of the ten, Scenic Crystal on 3, 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.
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
The luxury river ship Scenic Crystal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat-screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- All-inclusive pricing includes wi-fi, bottled water and tipping
- Balconies transform into all-weather "Sun Lounges"
- Six restaurants to choose from
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Crystal?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Crystal?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Crystal. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Crystal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Crystal?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2012 for Scenic Crystal.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Crystal. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Crystal, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Envision.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Envision scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Crystal.
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