Avalon Waterways
Avalon Expression
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $2,868
Ship comparison
Avalon Expression vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Expression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Expression if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Amber for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 30.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Amber if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Expression for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) 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 Expression | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 169 |
| Crew | 47 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.1 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 96 |
| Upcoming sailings | 174 | 210 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,868 (better) | $3,820 |
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 3 of the ten, Scenic Amber on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- 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.
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
Avalon Expression or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, Avalon Expression or Scenic Amber?
Avalon Expression is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. Avalon Expression carries 166 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Expression or Scenic Amber?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for Avalon Expression.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Expression, with 30.1 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Expression.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Amber scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Expression.
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