Avalon Waterways
Avalon Siem Reap
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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. Scenic Aura is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 44 passengers, in service since 2016. Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Scenic Aura if you want more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it has 40.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.4) and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 1.5).
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 Siem Reap | Scenic Aura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 1,785 |
| Passengers | 36 | 44 |
| Crew | 24 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 | 40.6 (better) |
| Cabins | 18 | 22 |
| Decks | 2 | 5 |
| Length | 195 ft | 213 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 1 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 16 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.
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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
Scenic
Scenic Aura
Scenic's luxury river cruise ship Scenic Aura explores Myanmar's mystical waterways and byways that lead to hidden villages, ancient cities and time-honored cultures.
Sailing now
1 cruise on sale.
Questions
Avalon Siem Reap or Scenic Aura?
Which is bigger, Avalon Siem Reap or Scenic Aura?
Scenic Aura is bigger at 1,785 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Avalon Siem Reap. Avalon Siem Reap carries 36 passengers and Scenic Aura carries 44.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Siem Reap or Scenic Aura?
Scenic Aura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Avalon Siem Reap.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Aura, with 40.6 gross tons per passenger against 26.4 on Avalon Siem Reap. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Aura, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Avalon Siem Reap.
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