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Avalon Waterways vs Tauck
Avalon Waterways and Tauck rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Avalon Waterways leads on value; Tauck on cabins and service. Pick Avalon Waterways for adventure seekers; Tauck for multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Avalon Waterways | Tauck |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers | History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 19 | 10 |
| Ships on the way | — | 3 |
| Newest ship | MS Infinity (2025) | ms Lumière (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 133 | 115 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône | Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Avalon waives the single supplement for Deluxe Staterooms and Panorama Suites on most Europe departures and on select Mekong sailings… | — |
| Owner | Globus family of brands | — |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado, United States | Wilton, Connecticut, United States |
| Founded | 2004 | 1925 |
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, Avalon Waterways or Tauck?
Avalon Waterways and Tauck rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Avalon Waterways leads on value; Tauck on cabins and service.
Is Avalon Waterways or Tauck better value?
Avalon Waterways scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Avalon Waterways or Tauck better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Avalon Waterways or Tauck better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Avalon Waterways or Tauck better for cabins?
Tauck scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Avalon Waterways and Tauck have?
Avalon Waterways has 19 ships in service; Tauck has 10 ships in service and 3 on the way.