Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $2,993
Ship comparison
Avalon View vs Avalon Vista
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Vista
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $3,093
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon View is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2022. Avalon Vista is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Avalon View if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Avalon Vista for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2012).
Choose Avalon Vista if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Avalon View for dining (7.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (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 View | Avalon Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,775 | 2,773 |
| Passengers | 164 | 166 |
| Crew | 47 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.9 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 9 nights | 4 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,993 (better) | $3,093 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon View leads on 3 of the ten, Avalon Vista on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
The newest entrant in Avalon Waterways’ class of “suite ships,” Avalon View debuted in April 2022 and offers a series of sublime sailings on the Danube River.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $2,993.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Vista
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Vista. Sailing the Rhine and Danube rivers, Avalon Vista 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
35 cruises on sale, from $3,093.
Questions
Avalon View or Avalon Vista?
Which is bigger, Avalon View or Avalon Vista?
Avalon View is bigger at 2,775 gross tons, against 2,773 gross tons for Avalon Vista. Avalon View carries 164 passengers and Avalon Vista carries 166.
Which ship is newer, Avalon View or Avalon Vista?
Avalon View is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2012 for Avalon Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon View, with 16.9 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Avalon Vista. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Avalon View scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Vista.
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