Avalon Waterways
Avalon Imagery II
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $3,329
Ship comparison
Avalon Imagery II vs Douglas Mawson
Aurora Expeditions
Douglas Mawson
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $4,898
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Imagery II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2016. Douglas Mawson is an intimate Aurora Expeditions ship carrying 130 passengers. Douglas Mawson has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Imagery II if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $3,329 (vs $4,898).
Choose Douglas Mawson if you want more space per passenger: it has 62.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 39.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Imagery II | Douglas Mawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Aurora Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 8,178 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 62.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 361 ft | — |
| Beam | 37 ft | — |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 168 | 45 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 19 nights | 7 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,329 (better) | $4,898 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Douglas Mawson has no Bliss scores yet.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Imagery II
The Imagery II continues all of Avalon's Suite Ship traditions. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform the living space into a unique open-air balcony.
Highlights
- Large suites
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Sky Deck whirlpool
- Panorama bistro
Sailing now
71 cruises on sale, from $3,329.
Aurora Expeditions
Douglas Mawson
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $4,898.
Questions
Avalon Imagery II or Douglas Mawson?
Which is bigger, Avalon Imagery II or Douglas Mawson?
Douglas Mawson is bigger at 8,178 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Avalon Imagery II. Avalon Imagery II carries 128 passengers and Douglas Mawson carries 130.
Which has more space per passenger?
Douglas Mawson, with 62.9 gross tons per passenger against 39.1 on Avalon Imagery II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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