Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $4,450
Ship comparison
Avalon Tapestry II vs S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,849
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tapestry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2014. S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Avalon Tapestry II if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or more space per passenger: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.3).
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or more crew per passenger: it outscores Avalon Tapestry II for party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $2,849 (vs $4,450) and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tapestry II | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 155 |
| Crew | 37 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 32.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 231 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,450 | $2,849 (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, S.S. Maria Theresa on 3, with 5 level.
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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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Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,849.
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Questions
Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Maria Theresa?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Tapestry II carries 128 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tapestry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 32.3 on S.S. Maria Theresa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Tapestry II.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Maria Theresa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Tapestry II.
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