Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $2,406
Ship comparison
Avalon Illumination vs S.S. Antoinette
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $3,199
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Illumination is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2014. S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Illumination if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for party (3.0 vs 0.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Avalon Illumination for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Illumination | S.S. Antoinette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,963 |
| Passengers | 166 | 154 |
| Crew | 47 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.1 (better) | 25.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 56 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 216 | 79 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–24 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,406 (better) | $3,199 |
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 5 of the ten, S.S. Antoinette on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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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Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
Cruising on Uniworld River Cruises' S.S. Antoinette during a Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine River still stands out as one of my favorite cruise experiences. What impressed me most was the seamless delivery of service that started at embarkation and ended when I said farewell on the last morning of the cruise.
Highlights
- 24-hour reception service
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $3,199.
Questions
Avalon Illumination or S.S. Antoinette?
Which is bigger, Avalon Illumination or S.S. Antoinette?
Avalon Illumination is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,963 gross tons for S.S. Antoinette. Avalon Illumination carries 166 passengers and S.S. Antoinette carries 154.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Illumination or S.S. Antoinette?
Avalon Illumination is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2011 for S.S. Antoinette.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Illumination, with 30.1 gross tons per passenger against 25.7 on S.S. Antoinette. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Antoinette, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Illumination.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Illumination scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for S.S. Antoinette.
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