Avalon Waterways
Avalon Impression
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,158
Ship comparison
Avalon Impression vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Impression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Impression if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Amber for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 30.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Amber if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Impression for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and active (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 Impression | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 166 | 169 |
| Crew | 47 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.1 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 96 |
| Upcoming sailings | 185 | 210 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 24 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,158 (better) | $3,820 |
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 3 of the ten, Scenic Amber on 5, with 2 level.
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- Family friendly
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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.
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
Avalon Impression or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, Avalon Impression or Scenic Amber?
Avalon Impression is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. Avalon Impression carries 166 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Impression or Scenic Amber?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Avalon Impression.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Impression, with 30.1 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Impression.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Amber scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Impression.
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