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Avalon Siem Reap vs Delfin III

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Avalon Siem Reap is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2015. Delfin III is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 43 passengers, in service since 2009. Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Avalon Siem Reap if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 26.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2009).

Choose Delfin III if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 16 cruises on sale (vs none).

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Specifications

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

Avalon Siem ReapDelfin III
Cruise line Avalon Waterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2009
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2015
Gross tonnage 950 400
Passengers 36 43
Crew 24 29
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.5 1.5
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 26.4 (better) 9.3
Cabins 18
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 16
Upcoming sailings 186
Cruise lengths 3–19 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $8,000

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Delfin III: 10.0
  • Adventure & nature Delfin III: 10.0
  • Cultural Delfin III: 8.0
  • Dining Delfin III: 6.0
  • Entertainment Delfin III: 5.0
  • Family friendly Delfin III: 2.0
  • Party Delfin III: 2.0
  • Romantic Delfin III: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness Delfin III: 5.0
  • Staterooms Delfin III: 8.0

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

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

16 cruises on sale, from $8,000.

Questions

Avalon Siem Reap or Delfin III?

Which is bigger, Avalon Siem Reap or Delfin III?

Avalon Siem Reap is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 400 gross tons for Delfin III. Avalon Siem Reap carries 36 passengers and Delfin III carries 43.

Which ship is newer, Avalon Siem Reap or Delfin III?

Avalon Siem Reap is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2009 for Delfin III.

Which has more space per passenger?

Avalon Siem Reap, 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?

They are level, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers.

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