Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $4,100
Ship comparison
Avalon Poetry II vs Douglas Mawson
Aurora Expeditions
Douglas Mawson
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $4,898
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. Douglas Mawson is an intimate Aurora Expeditions ship carrying 130 passengers. Douglas Mawson has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Douglas Mawson if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 62.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 15.8) and it has 39 cruises on sale (vs 19).
Avalon Poetry II 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 Poetry II | Douglas Mawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Aurora Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | 8,178 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.8 | 62.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 361 ft | — |
| Beam | 39 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 351 | 45 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 19 nights | 7 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,100 (better) | $4,898 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Douglas Mawson has no Bliss scores yet.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Poetry II. Sailing chiefly the Rhône and Saône in France, Avalon Poetry II 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
19 cruises on sale, from $4,100.
Aurora Expeditions
Douglas Mawson
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $4,898.
Questions
Avalon Poetry II or Douglas Mawson?
Which is bigger, Avalon Poetry II or Douglas Mawson?
Douglas Mawson is bigger at 8,178 gross tons, against 2,022 gross tons for Avalon Poetry II. Avalon Poetry II carries 128 passengers and Douglas Mawson carries 130.
Which has more space per passenger?
Douglas Mawson, with 62.9 gross tons per passenger against 15.8 on Avalon Poetry II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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