Avalon Waterways
Avalon Siem Reap
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Ship comparison
Avalon Siem Reap vs Isabela II
Tauck River Cruises
Isabela II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Siem Reap is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2015. Isabela II is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 40 passengers, in service since 2000. 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 a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2000).
Isabela II 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 Siem Reap | Isabela II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 1,025 |
| Passengers | 36 | 40 |
| Crew | 24 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 (better) | 25.6 |
| Cabins | 18 | — |
| Decks | 2 | 3 |
| Length | 195 ft | 166 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | — | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 19 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 8 to 14 nights |
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
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
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- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Tauck River Cruises
Isabela II
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale.
Questions
Avalon Siem Reap or Isabela II?
Which is bigger, Avalon Siem Reap or Isabela II?
Isabela II is bigger at 1,025 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Avalon Siem Reap. Avalon Siem Reap carries 36 passengers and Isabela II carries 40.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Siem Reap or Isabela II?
Avalon Siem Reap is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2000 for Isabela II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Siem Reap, with 26.4 gross tons per passenger against 25.6 on Isabela II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Siem Reap, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Isabela II.
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