Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $4,100
Ship comparison
Avalon Poetry II vs SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
- Cruises
- 0
- From
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Avalon Poetry II if you want more culture, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores SeaDream I for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2013 (vs 2000).
Choose SeaDream I if you want more crew per passenger, more space per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Avalon Poetry II for entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 3.5) and it has 38.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 15.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Poetry II | SeaDream I | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 128 | 112 |
| Crew | 37 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.8 | 38.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 345 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 47 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 351 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 19 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,100 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Poetry II leads on 2 of the ten, SeaDream I on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.
Highlights
- World-class dining options with open seating for meals
- Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
- Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more
Questions
Avalon Poetry II or SeaDream I?
Which is bigger, Avalon Poetry II or SeaDream I?
SeaDream I is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 2,022 gross tons for Avalon Poetry II. Avalon Poetry II carries 128 passengers and SeaDream I carries 112.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Poetry II or SeaDream I?
Avalon Poetry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2000 for SeaDream I.
Which has more space per passenger?
SeaDream I, with 38.0 gross tons per passenger against 15.8 on Avalon Poetry II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Poetry II.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Poetry II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for SeaDream I.
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