Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Diamond
Scenic
Scenic Diamond
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $4,178
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Diamond is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Scenic Diamond for cultural (8.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2008).
Choose Scenic Diamond if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Envision for staterooms (10.0 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 Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 167 |
| 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) | 16.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 (better) | $4,178 |
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 Diamond on 4, with 3 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 Diamond
Enjoy Europe while cruising aboard Scenic Diamond. With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, this ship now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" that offers plenty of room indoors and out for all passengers
- All-inclusive pricing, including drinks, food, tipping, Wi-Fi and excursions
- A majority of rooms feature balconies and the "Sun Lounge"
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $4,178.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Diamond?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Diamond?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Diamond. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Diamond carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Diamond?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2008 for Scenic Diamond.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Diamond. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Diamond, 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 Diamond.
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