Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $4,450
Ship comparison
Avalon Tapestry II vs Joy
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tapestry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2015. Joy is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Tapestry II if you want more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Joy for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7).
Choose Joy if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Avalon Tapestry II for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0), dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tapestry II | Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.8 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 212 | 67 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 17 nights | 5 to 14 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. Avalon Tapestry II leads on 1 of the ten, Joy on 7, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
8 cruises on sale, from $4,450.
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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) and Land Tour
$7,601
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15 Night Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy and Land Tour
$8,090
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Tauck River Cruises
Joy
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Danube, ms Joy is part of the Inspiration class of riverboats from Tauck River Cruises.
Highlights
- Twenty two 300-sq. ft. suites and 8 loft cabins with an additional view
- Complimentary Internet
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale.
Questions
Avalon Tapestry II or Joy?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tapestry II or Joy?
Avalon Tapestry II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Joy. Avalon Tapestry II carries 128 passengers and Joy carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tapestry II or Joy?
Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Avalon Tapestry II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tapestry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Joy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Tapestry II, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Joy.
Which is better for families?
Joy scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Tapestry II.
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