Avalon Waterways
Avalon Imagery II
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,329
Ship comparison
Avalon Imagery II vs S.S. Joie de Vivre
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,749
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Imagery II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2015. S.S. Joie de Vivre is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Avalon Imagery II if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or more culture: it outscores S.S. Joie de Vivre for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Joie de Vivre if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Avalon Imagery II for dining (9.0 vs 7.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Imagery II | S.S. Joie de Vivre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 128 |
| Crew | 37 | 52 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 410 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 180 | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–19 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,329 (better) | $3,749 |
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 3 of the ten, S.S. Joie de Vivre on 5, with 2 level.
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- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
78 cruises on sale, from $3,329.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre
S.S. Joie de Vivre from Uniworld carries 128 passengers and showcases handcrafted furniture, fine art, sumptuous fabrics and beautiful antiques. At 410 feet (125 meters) long, the ship is smaller than its sister Super Ships but is the longest permissible for the Seine.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $3,749.
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Questions
Avalon Imagery II or S.S. Joie de Vivre?
Which is bigger, Avalon Imagery II or S.S. Joie de Vivre?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Imagery II carries 128 passengers and S.S. Joie de Vivre carries 128.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Imagery II or S.S. Joie de Vivre?
S.S. Joie de Vivre is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2015 for Avalon Imagery II.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 39.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Joie de Vivre, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Imagery II.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Joie de Vivre scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Imagery II.
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