Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $4,100
Ship comparison
Avalon Poetry II vs Sylvia Earle
Aurora Expeditions
Sylvia Earle
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $7,848
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. Sylvia Earle is an intimate Aurora Expeditions ship carrying 130 passengers. Sylvia Earle has no Bliss scores 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 $7,848).
Choose Sylvia Earle if you want more space per passenger: it has 62.1 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 | Sylvia Earle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Aurora Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | 8,076 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.8 | 62.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 361 ft | — |
| Beam | 39 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 351 | 45 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 19 nights | 7 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,100 (better) | $7,848 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Sylvia Earle 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
Sylvia Earle
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $7,848.
Questions
Avalon Poetry II or Sylvia Earle?
Which is bigger, Avalon Poetry II or Sylvia Earle?
Sylvia Earle is bigger at 8,076 gross tons, against 2,022 gross tons for Avalon Poetry II. Avalon Poetry II carries 128 passengers and Sylvia Earle carries 130.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sylvia Earle, with 62.1 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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