Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $3,079
Ship comparison
Avalon Illumination vs Avalon Impression
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,158
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Illumination is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2014. 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 Illumination | Avalon Impression | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | 212 | 185 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 5 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,079 (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 Illumination leads on 0 of the ten, Avalon Impression on 0, with 10 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Illumination.
Highlights
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $3,079.
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14 Night Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with 2 Nights in Budapest and Land Tour
$11,426
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7 Night Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
$4,428
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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 Illumination or Avalon Impression?
Which is bigger, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Impression?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Illumination carries 166 passengers and Avalon Impression carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Impression?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
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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