Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Pearl
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $3,088
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Envision if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Scenic Pearl 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 2011).
Choose Scenic Pearl 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 Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2011 |
| 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 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 125 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 | $3,088 (better) |
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 Pearl 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 Pearl
The luxury river ship Scenic Pearl from the Scenic fleet voyages is the ideal ship for taking in the Black Sea via a scenic river cruise. The ship features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" layout, giving passengers plenty of room to wander & enjoy the scenery
- Balconies and "Sun Lounge" in most staterooms
- Plenty of dining options from informal to elegant
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $3,088.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Pearl?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Pearl?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Pearl. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Pearl carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Pearl?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2011 for Scenic Pearl.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Pearl. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Pearl, 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 Pearl.
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