Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Opal
Scenic
Scenic Opal
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Opal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Scenic Opal for dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Opal if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Avalon Envision for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Envision | Scenic Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| 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 | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 145 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 (better) | $3,577 |
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 Opal on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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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 Opal
The luxury river ship Scenic Opal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. The 85-cabin ship features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Highlights
- Complimentary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Personal butler service
- Brand-new and launched in June 2015
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Opal?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Opal?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Opal. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Opal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Opal?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2015 for Scenic Opal.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Opal. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Opal, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Envision.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Opal scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Avalon Envision.
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