Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $4,100
Ship comparison
Avalon Poetry II vs Emerald Xara
Emerald Cruises
Emerald Xara
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $5,031
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. Emerald Xara is an intimate Emerald Cruises ship carrying 128 passengers. Emerald Xara has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Poetry II if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $4,100 (vs $5,031).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Poetry II | Emerald Xara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Emerald Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | — |
| Passengers | 128 | 128 |
| Crew | 37 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.8 | — |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 361 ft | — |
| Beam | 39 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 351 | 39 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 19 nights | 7 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,100 (better) | $5,031 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Emerald Xara has no Bliss scores yet.
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
Emerald Cruises
Emerald Xara
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $5,031.
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