Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
Ship comparison
Avalon Envision vs Scenic Sapphire
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $5,333
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019. Scenic Sapphire 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 better-rated staterooms: it outscores Scenic Sapphire for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0), family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Sapphire if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Envision for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) 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 Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 22 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 85 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 7 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,243 (better) | $5,333 |
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 4 of the ten, Scenic Sapphire on 3, 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 Sapphire
Enjoy cruising Europe's rivers and riverside villages aboard Scenic Sapphire. With a recent 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
- A range of dining options from informal to elegant
- Personal butler service for every guest
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $5,333.
Questions
Avalon Envision or Scenic Sapphire?
Which is bigger, Avalon Envision or Scenic Sapphire?
Avalon Envision is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Sapphire. Avalon Envision carries 166 passengers and Scenic Sapphire carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Envision or Scenic Sapphire?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2008 for Scenic Sapphire.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Envision, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Sapphire. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Sapphire, 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 Sapphire.
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