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A-ROSA River Cruises vs Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Avalon Waterways leads on cabins, with the rest level. Pick A-ROSA River Cruises for families and multigenerational groups; Avalon Waterways for history and culture and adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | A-ROSA River Cruises | Avalon Waterways |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Multigenerational groups, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 15 | 19 |
| Newest ship | A-ROSA Sena (2022) | MS Infinity (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 196 | 133 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine | Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône |
| Solo cabins | None | None |
| Single supplement | Solo guests book a two-bed cabin for sole use and pay a single cabin surcharge on the per-person fare. The line's FAQ gives surcharges… | Avalon waives the single supplement for Deluxe Staterooms and Panorama Suites on most Europe departures and on select Mekong sailings… |
| Loyalty program | A-ROSA Club | — |
| Owner | Fidera | Globus family of brands |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 2004 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways?
Avalon Waterways rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Avalon Waterways leads on cabins, with the rest level.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways better for cabins?
Avalon Waterways scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Avalon Waterways better for families?
A-ROSA River Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Avalon Waterways is not tagged for families.
How many ships do A-ROSA River Cruises and Avalon Waterways have?
A-ROSA River Cruises has 15 ships in service; Avalon Waterways has 19 ships in service.
Are A-ROSA River Cruises and Avalon Waterways owned by the same company?
No. A-ROSA River Cruises is part of Fidera; Avalon Waterways is part of Globus family of brands.