Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $2,406
Ship comparison
Avalon Illumination vs Avalon Panorama
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $2,781
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Illumination 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 2010. 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 Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2010 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 56 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 217 | 197 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–24 nights | 4–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,406 (better) | $2,781 |
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 Panorama 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
56 cruises on sale, from $2,406.
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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
34 cruises on sale, from $2,781.
Questions
Avalon Illumination or Avalon Panorama?
Which is bigger, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Panorama?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Illumination carries 166 passengers and Avalon Panorama carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Panorama?
Avalon Illumination is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2010 for Avalon Panorama.
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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