AmaWaterways
AmaCello
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $3,139
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaDante is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose AmaCello if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 30 cruises on sale (vs 9).
Choose AmaDante if you want a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores AmaCello for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,239 (vs $3,139).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCello | AmaDante | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 3,350 |
| Passengers | 144 | 148 |
| Crew | 45 | 41 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 23.3 (better) | 22.6 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 80 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 | $2,239 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCello leads on 0 of the ten, AmaDante on 1, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaCello
The 148-passenger AmaCello features twin balcony staterooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and an "infotainment" system, an Observation Lounge, a fitness center and sauna, hair and beauty salon, heated swimming pool, plus a fleet of bicycles.
Highlights
- Sundeck with lounge chairs offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Massage and Hair Salon
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $3,139.
AmaWaterways
AmaDante
The 148-passenger AmaDante and her sister ships ply Europe's great inland waterways. A unique river cruise experience where attention to details and luxury touches are de rigeur, life aboard the AmaDante includes daily shore excursions as well as a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies
- Walking track along the Sun Deck
- Guided bicycle tours at stops along the river.
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $2,239.
Questions
AmaCello or AmaDante?
Which is bigger, AmaCello or AmaDante?
They are the same size, 3,350 gross tons each. AmaCello carries 144 passengers and AmaDante carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaCello or AmaDante?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2008.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaCello, with 23.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.6 on AmaDante. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaCello, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaDante.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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