Avalon Waterways
Avalon Expression
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $2,868
Ship comparison
Avalon Expression vs Avalon Panorama
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $2,993
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Expression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013. Avalon Panorama is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2011. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.
Choose Avalon Expression if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 30.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and it has 60 cruises on sale (vs 25).
Avalon Panorama does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Expression | Avalon Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,773 |
| 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 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 174 | 168 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 4 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,868 (better) | $2,993 |
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 Panorama on 0, with 10 level.
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- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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- Romantic
- 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 Panorama
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Panorama. Sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, Avalon Panorama can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama Bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $2,993.
Questions
Avalon Expression or Avalon Panorama?
Which is bigger, Avalon Expression or Avalon Panorama?
Avalon Expression is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,773 gross tons for Avalon Panorama. Avalon Expression carries 166 passengers and Avalon Panorama carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Expression or Avalon Panorama?
Avalon Expression is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2011 for Avalon Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Expression, with 30.1 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Avalon Panorama. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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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