Avalon Waterways
Avalon Imagery II
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $3,329
Ship comparison
Avalon Imagery II vs Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions
Greg Mortimer
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $15,466
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Imagery II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2016. Greg Mortimer is an intimate Aurora Expeditions ship carrying 130 passengers. Greg Mortimer 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 or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $3,329 (vs $15,466) and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 12).
Choose Greg Mortimer if you want more space per passenger: it has 61.8 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 | Greg Mortimer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Aurora Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 8,035 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 61.8 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 361 ft | 348 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 60 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 168 | 18 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 19 nights | 7 to 33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,329 (better) | $15,466 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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Greg Mortimer 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
Greg Mortimer
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $15,466.
Questions
Avalon Imagery II or Greg Mortimer?
Which is bigger, Avalon Imagery II or Greg Mortimer?
Greg Mortimer is bigger at 8,035 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Avalon Imagery II. Avalon Imagery II carries 128 passengers and Greg Mortimer carries 130.
Which has more space per passenger?
Greg Mortimer, with 61.8 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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