Cruiseable Plan my cruise

Ship comparison

Avalon Saigon vs Avalon Siem Reap

The verdict

Which should you choose?

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

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Avalon SaigonAvalon 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

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.

Sailing now

17 cruises on sale, from $3,949.

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Siem Reap

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.

Highlights

  • Air-conditioned Panorama Lounge
  • Open-air deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Fitness center
  • Complimentary wi-fi in lounges

Questions

Avalon Saigon or Avalon Siem Reap?

Which is bigger, Avalon Saigon or Avalon Siem Reap?

They are the same size, 950 gross tons each. Avalon Saigon carries 36 passengers and Avalon Siem Reap carries 36.

Which ship is newer, Avalon Saigon or Avalon Siem Reap?

Avalon Saigon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2015 for Avalon Siem Reap.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 26.4 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Avalon Saigon, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Avalon Siem Reap.

Still deciding?

Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing

Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Avalon Saigon, Avalon Siem Reap or a ship that suits you better.

Plan my cruise

Compare different ships