Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $4,450
Ship comparison
Avalon Tapestry II vs Avalon Visionary
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Visionary
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $3,079
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tapestry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2014. Avalon Visionary is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Tapestry II if you want a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Avalon Visionary for family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Avalon Visionary if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or a lower starting fare: it outscores Avalon Tapestry II for entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,079 (vs $4,450).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tapestry II | Avalon Visionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 128 |
| Crew | 37 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 40 |
| Upcoming sailings | 231 | 182 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 5–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,450 | $3,079 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Tapestry II leads on 2 of the ten, Avalon Visionary on 2, with 6 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising France’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Sailing the Seine, Rhône and Saône rivers, the Avalon Waterways ship can glide by centuries-old châteaux and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky deck with premium lounge chairs
- Bistro on the Sky Deck
- Fitness center
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $4,450.
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15 Night Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy and Land Tour
$8,090
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10 Night Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London and Land Tour
$4,450
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Visionary
Sailing now
40 cruises on sale, from $3,079.
Questions
Avalon Tapestry II or Avalon Visionary?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tapestry II or Avalon Visionary?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Tapestry II carries 128 passengers and Avalon Visionary carries 128.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tapestry II or Avalon Visionary?
Avalon Tapestry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2011 for Avalon Visionary.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 39.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Tapestry II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Avalon Visionary.
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