Avalon Waterways
Avalon Saigon
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $3,949
Ship comparison
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways
The verdict
Avalon Saigon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2018. Avalon Siem Reap is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Saigon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Saigon if you want more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 1.5) and it has 17 cruises on sale (vs none).
Avalon Siem Reap does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Saigon | Avalon Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 950 |
| Passengers | 36 | 36 |
| Crew | 28 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 | 26.4 |
| Cabins | — | 18 |
| Decks | 2 | 2 |
| Length | 195 ft | 195 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 405 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–18 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,949 | — |
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Saigon from Avalon Waterways was designed with the aim of providing an intimate experience with a maximum of 36 guests so you can immerse yourself in the culture, people and sights along the Mekong River, which separates Cambodia and Vietnam.
17 cruises on sale, from $3,949.
Avalon Waterways
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising one of Southeast Asia’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Siem Reap. Sailing the Mekong River, Avalon Siem Reap can glide by centuries-old temples and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Asia’s overlooked gems.
Questions
They are the same size, 950 gross tons each. Avalon Saigon carries 36 passengers and Avalon Siem Reap carries 36.
Avalon Saigon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2015 for Avalon Siem Reap.
They are level at 26.4 gross tons per passenger.
Avalon Saigon, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Avalon Siem Reap.
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