Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $2,406
Ship comparison
Avalon Illumination vs Avalon Vista
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Vista
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $3,093
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Illumination is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013. Avalon Vista 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 Illumination if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,406 (vs $3,093).
Avalon Vista 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 Illumination | Avalon Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2011 |
| 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 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 56 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 217 | 209 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–24 nights | 4–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,406 (better) | $3,093 |
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 Vista 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 Vista
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Vista. Sailing the Rhine and Danube rivers, Avalon Vista 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
38 cruises on sale, from $3,093.
Questions
Avalon Illumination or Avalon Vista?
Which is bigger, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Vista?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Illumination carries 166 passengers and Avalon Vista carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Illumination or Avalon Vista?
Avalon Illumination is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2011 for Avalon Vista.
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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