AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDahlia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2021. Esprit is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose AmaDahlia if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a newer ship: it outscores Esprit for spa & fitness (5.5 vs 3.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2010).
Choose Esprit if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaDahlia for active (7.0 vs 5.5) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 20.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDahlia | Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2010 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Passengers | 72 | 98 |
| Crew | 62 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 | 20.4 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 40 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 11 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDahlia leads on 3 of the ten, Esprit on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
If you’ve longed to finally take that cruise along the Nile River, the elegant AmaDahlia is a great choice. The new 72-passenger ship from AmaWaterways offers 36 staterooms, including 16 spacious suites with a wealth of amenities that will surprise and delight you.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $5,849.
Tauck River Cruises
Esprit
Esprit sails Europe's most famous rivers — the Rhine, Main and Danube. The sleek river ship from Tauck River Cruises takes passengers to events such as wine tastings and galas and to sites such as castles and stately palaces while visiting old-world cities rich in architecture and arts.
Highlights
- Onboard bicycles available for shore excursions
- Majority of rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies
- 24-hour Jacuzzi on the Sun Deck
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale.
Questions
AmaDahlia or Esprit?
Which is bigger, AmaDahlia or Esprit?
Esprit is bigger at 2,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for AmaDahlia. AmaDahlia carries 72 passengers and Esprit carries 98.
Which ship is newer, AmaDahlia or Esprit?
AmaDahlia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2010 for Esprit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Esprit, with 20.4 gross tons per passenger against 13.9 on AmaDahlia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaDahlia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Esprit.
Which is better for families?
Esprit scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 3.5 for AmaDahlia.
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