Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tranquility II
- Cruises
- 73
- From
- $3,251
Ship comparison
Avalon Tranquility II vs Joy
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tranquility 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 Tranquility II if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Joy for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7) and it has 73 cruises on sale (vs 15).
Choose Joy if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Avalon Tranquility II for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Tranquility 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 | 73 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 192 | 38 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–19 nights | 5–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,251 | — |
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, Joy on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
73 cruises on sale, from $3,251.
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7 Night The Legendary Danube
$4,301
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11 Night The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest and 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
$5,538
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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
15 cruises on sale.
Questions
Avalon Tranquility II or Joy?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tranquility II or Joy?
Avalon Tranquility II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Joy. Avalon Tranquility II carries 128 passengers and Joy carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tranquility II or Joy?
Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Avalon Tranquility II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tranquility 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 Tranquility 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 Tranquility II.
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