Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,158
Ship comparison
Avalon Impression vs Avalon Passion
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Passion
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $3,928
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Impression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2014. Avalon Passion is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2016. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.
Choose Avalon Impression if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $3,158 (vs $3,928).
Avalon Passion does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Impression | Avalon Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 166 | 166 |
| Crew | 47 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.1 | 30.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 48 |
| Upcoming sailings | 185 | 211 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 24 nights | 5 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,158 (better) | $3,928 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Impression leads on 0 of the ten, Avalon Passion on 0, with 10 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Impression.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,158.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Passion
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $3,928.
Questions
Avalon Impression or Avalon Passion?
Which is bigger, Avalon Impression or Avalon Passion?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Impression carries 166 passengers and Avalon Passion carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Impression or Avalon Passion?
Avalon Passion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Avalon Impression.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 30.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10.
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