Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0), dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Avalon Envision for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 62 cruises on sale (vs 15).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Envision | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2014 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 (better) | $3,529 |
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 Jade on 2, with 5 level.
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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 Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Jade?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Jade?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jade, 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 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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