Avalon Waterways
Avalon Expression
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $2,868
Ship comparison
Avalon Expression vs Avalon Impression
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,158
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Expression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013. Avalon Impression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2014. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Expression | Avalon Impression | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 166 | 166 |
| Crew | 47 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.1 | 30.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | 174 | 185 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 5 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,868 (better) | $3,158 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Expression leads on 0 of the ten, Avalon Impression on 0, with 10 level.
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Expression
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Expression from Avalon Waterways.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama Bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $2,868.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Impression.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,158.
Questions
Avalon Expression or Avalon Impression?
Which is bigger, Avalon Expression or Avalon Impression?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Expression carries 166 passengers and Avalon Impression carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Expression or Avalon Impression?
Avalon Impression is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for Avalon Expression.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 30.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10.
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