Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tranquility II
- Cruises
- 72
- From
- $3,251
Ship comparison
Avalon Tranquility II vs Avalon Visionary
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Visionary
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $3,079
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tranquility II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Visionary is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Avalon Tranquility II if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Avalon Visionary for family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Avalon Visionary if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Avalon Tranquility II for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tranquility II | Avalon Visionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2012 |
| 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 | 72 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 182 | 165 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 19 nights | 5 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,251 | $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 Tranquility II leads on 1 of the ten, Avalon Visionary on 2, with 7 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tranquility II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Tranquility II. You can glide by centuries-old castles 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
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
72 cruises on sale, from $3,251.
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7 Night Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
$4,835
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7 Night Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
$4,835
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38 cruises on sale, from $3,079.
Questions
Avalon Tranquility II or Avalon Visionary?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tranquility II or Avalon Visionary?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Avalon Tranquility II carries 128 passengers and Avalon Visionary carries 128.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tranquility II or Avalon Visionary?
Avalon Tranquility II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2012 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 Tranquility 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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