Avalon Waterways
Avalon Saigon
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $5,179
Ship comparison
Avalon Saigon vs Delfin III
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,685
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Saigon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2018. Delfin III is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 43 passengers, in service since 2009. Avalon Saigon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Saigon if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it has 26.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.3), its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2009) and its cruises start from $5,179 (vs $7,685).
Delfin III 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 Saigon | Delfin III | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 400 |
| Passengers | 36 | 43 |
| Crew | 28 | 29 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 (better) | 9.3 |
| Decks | 2 | 3 |
| Length | 195 ft | 183 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 364 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | 3 to 19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,179 (better) | $7,685 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Avalon Saigon has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 $5,179.
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
The 43-passenger Delfin III, part of the Avalon Waterways fleet of upscale riverboats, is a boutique ship that navigates the western Amazon River and goes on to explore the Galapagos Islands or the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $7,685.
Questions
Avalon Saigon or Delfin III?
Which is bigger, Avalon Saigon or Delfin III?
Avalon Saigon is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 400 gross tons for Delfin III. Avalon Saigon carries 36 passengers and Delfin III carries 43.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Saigon or Delfin III?
Avalon Saigon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2009 for Delfin III.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Saigon, with 26.4 gross tons per passenger against 9.3 on Delfin III. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Saigon, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Delfin III.
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