Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $4,450
Ship comparison
Avalon Tapestry II vs Inspire
Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tapestry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2014. Inspire is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2014. Inspire has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Tapestry II if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7) and it has 13 cruises on sale (vs none).
Inspire 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 Tapestry II | Inspire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | 39 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 7.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 231 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,450 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Inspire has no Bliss scores yet.
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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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Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle, ms Inspire lends its name to the new Inspiration class riverboats from Tauck River Cruises. Carrying a maximum of 130 guests, Inspire explores medieval cities from Köln to Strasbourg and wine-growing regions from Cochem to the Alsace.
Highlights
- Brand new ship launched in 2014
- 22 suites and 8 loft cabins
- Open seating & flexible dining times
Questions
Avalon Tapestry II or Inspire?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tapestry II or Inspire?
Avalon Tapestry II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Inspire. Avalon Tapestry II carries 128 passengers and Inspire carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tapestry II or Inspire?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tapestry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Inspire. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Inspire, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Tapestry II.
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