Avalon Waterways
Avalon Imagery II
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $3,329
Ship comparison
Avalon Imagery II vs Joy
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Imagery II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2016. Joy is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Imagery II if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Joy for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7) and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 17).
Choose Joy if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or better-rated dining: it outscores Avalon Imagery II for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Imagery II | Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 7.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 168 | 67 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 19 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,329 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Imagery II leads on 1 of the ten, Joy on 6, with 3 level.
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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.
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Danube, ms Joy is part of the Inspiration class of riverboats from Tauck River Cruises.
Highlights
- Twenty two 300-sq. ft. suites and 8 loft cabins with an additional view
- Complimentary Internet
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale.
Questions
Avalon Imagery II or Joy?
Which is bigger, Avalon Imagery II or Joy?
Avalon Imagery II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Joy. Avalon Imagery II carries 128 passengers and Joy carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Imagery II or Joy?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2016.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Imagery II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Joy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Imagery II, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Joy.
Which is better for families?
Joy scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Imagery II.
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