Avalon Waterways
Avalon Tranquility II
- Cruises
- 72
- From
- $3,251
Ship comparison
Avalon Tranquility II vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Tranquility II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2015. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Avalon Tranquility II if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores River Duchess for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.1).
Choose River Duchess if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Avalon Tranquility II for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.0 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 | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 128 | 134 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 26.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 72 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 182 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 19 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,251 (better) | $3,999 |
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 3 of the ten, River Duchess on 3, with 4 level.
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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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9 Night The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour
$5,019
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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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Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
River Duchess, part of the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, carries 134 guests in luxurious style. River ships (for the Rhine, Main and Danube) must navigate hundreds of locks that are only 12 meters wide.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
- Have an al fresco meal in the Sky Lounge.
- Enjoy the piano player during tea, cocktails and after dinner for dancing.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
Avalon Tranquility II or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, Avalon Tranquility II or River Duchess?
Avalon Tranquility II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for River Duchess. Avalon Tranquility II carries 128 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Tranquility II or River Duchess?
Avalon Tranquility II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Tranquility II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 26.1 on River Duchess. 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 3.9 on River Duchess.
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 River Duchess.
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