Avalon Waterways
Avalon Saigon
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $5,179
Ship comparison
Avalon Saigon vs Safari Explorer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Saigon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2018. Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998. Avalon Saigon 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, a newer ship or more space per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.4), its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 1998) and it has 26.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.3).
Safari Explorer 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 | Safari Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 695 |
| Passengers | 36 | 36 |
| Crew | 28 | 15 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 (better) | 19.3 |
| Decks | 2 | 3 |
| Length | 195 ft | 145 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 364 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,179 | — |
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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
Designed for comfort and adventure, Safari Explorer from UnCruise Adventures is a good platform for discovery. Three public decks make it easy to see action in the water and provide plenty of room for relaxing and breathing fresh air.
Questions
Avalon Saigon or Safari Explorer?
Which is bigger, Avalon Saigon or Safari Explorer?
Avalon Saigon is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 695 gross tons for Safari Explorer. Avalon Saigon carries 36 passengers and Safari Explorer carries 36.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Saigon or Safari Explorer?
Avalon Saigon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 1998 for Safari Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Saigon, with 26.4 gross tons per passenger against 19.3 on Safari Explorer. 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 2.4 on Safari Explorer.
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