Avalon Waterways
Avalon Expression
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $2,868
Ship comparison
Avalon Expression vs Scenic Jasper
Scenic
Scenic Jasper
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Expression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Avalon Expression if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Jasper for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 30.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,868 (vs $3,577).
Choose Scenic Jasper if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Avalon Expression for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Expression | Scenic Jasper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 169 |
| Crew | 47 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.3 (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 | 63 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 174 | 161 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 7 to 33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,868 (better) | $3,577 |
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 1 of the ten, Scenic Jasper on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- 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 Jasper
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
Avalon Expression or Scenic Jasper?
Which is bigger, Avalon Expression or Scenic Jasper?
Avalon Expression is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jasper. Avalon Expression carries 166 passengers and Scenic Jasper carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Expression or Scenic Jasper?
Scenic Jasper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 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 Jasper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jasper, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Expression.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Jasper 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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