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Avalon Panorama vs Avalon Vista

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Avalon Panorama is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2010. Avalon Vista is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2011. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.

On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Avalon PanoramaAvalon Vista
Cruise line Avalon Waterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2010 2011 (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 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 34 38
Upcoming sailings 197 209
Cruise lengths 4–17 nights 4–17 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,781 (better) $3,093

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Panorama leads on 0 of the ten, Avalon Vista on 0, with 10 level.

  • Active Avalon Panorama: 7.0 Avalon Vista: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Avalon Panorama: 3.0 Avalon Vista: 3.0
  • Cultural Avalon Panorama: 8.0 Avalon Vista: 8.0
  • Dining Avalon Panorama: 7.0 Avalon Vista: 7.0
  • Entertainment Avalon Panorama: 5.0 Avalon Vista: 5.0
  • Family friendly Avalon Panorama: 4.0 Avalon Vista: 4.0
  • Party Avalon Panorama: 3.0 Avalon Vista: 3.0
  • Romantic Avalon Panorama: 8.0 Avalon Vista: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness Avalon Panorama: 7.0 Avalon Vista: 7.0
  • Staterooms Avalon Panorama: 8.0 Avalon Vista: 8.0

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Panorama

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Panorama. Sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, Avalon Panorama can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.

Highlights

  • Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
  • Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Panorama Bistro
  • Expanded fitness center

Sailing now

34 cruises on sale, from $2,781.

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Vista

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Vista. Sailing the Rhine and Danube rivers, Avalon Vista can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.

Highlights

  • Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
  • Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Panorama bistro
  • Expanded fitness center

Sailing now

38 cruises on sale, from $3,093.

Questions

Avalon Panorama or Avalon Vista?

Which is bigger, Avalon Panorama or Avalon Vista?

They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Panorama carries 166 passengers and Avalon Vista carries 166.

Which ship is newer, Avalon Panorama or Avalon Vista?

Avalon Vista is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2010 for Avalon Panorama.

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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