AmaWaterways
AmaCello
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $3,139
Ship comparison
AmaCello vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose AmaCello if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or a more active cruise: it outscores River Duchess for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (8.9 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose River Duchess if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaCello for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCello | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 144 | 134 |
| Crew | 45 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 23.3 | 26.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 360 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 (better) | $3,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCello leads on 4 of the ten, River Duchess on 1, with 5 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.
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
AmaCello or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, AmaCello or River Duchess?
River Duchess is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaCello. AmaCello carries 144 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, AmaCello or River Duchess?
AmaCello is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Duchess, with 26.1 gross tons per passenger against 23.3 on AmaCello. 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 3.9 on River Duchess.
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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