Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $4,030
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. Joy is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2016. Joy has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Poetry II if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 15.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7) and it has 28 cruises on sale (vs none).
Joy 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 | Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.8 (better) | 7.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 28 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 387 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–23 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,030 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Joy 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
28 cruises on sale, from $4,030.
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Danube, ms Joy is part of the Inspiration class of riverboats from Tauck River Cruises.
Highlights
- Twenty two 300-sq. ft. suites and 8 loft cabins with an additional view
- Complimentary Internet
Questions
Avalon Poetry II or Joy?
Which is bigger, Avalon Poetry II or Joy?
Avalon Poetry II is bigger at 2,022 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Joy. Avalon Poetry II carries 128 passengers and Joy carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Poetry II or Joy?
Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for Avalon Poetry II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Poetry II, with 15.8 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Joy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Poetry II, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Joy.
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