Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tapestry II
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $4,450
Ship comparison
Avalon Tapestry II vs S.S. Bon Voyage
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Bon Voyage
- Cruises
- 1
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tapestry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2015. S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Avalon Tapestry II if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores S.S. Bon Voyage for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2006).
Choose S.S. Bon Voyage if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Tapestry II for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0), dining (9.0 vs 7.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tapestry II | S.S. Bon Voyage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 132 |
| Crew | 37 | 41 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 37.9 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 1 |
| Upcoming sailings | 212 | 63 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 17 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,450 | $3,299 (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. Bon Voyage on 5, with 3 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
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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Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Bon Voyage
One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.
Highlights
- Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
- An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
- Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more
Sailing now
1 cruise on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Bon Voyage?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Bon Voyage?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Tapestry II carries 128 passengers and S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tapestry II or S.S. Bon Voyage?
Avalon Tapestry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2006 for S.S. Bon Voyage.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tapestry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.9 on S.S. Bon Voyage. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Bon Voyage, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Tapestry II.
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 S.S. Bon Voyage.
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