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AmaDante vs AmaDolce

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDante is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.

Choose AmaDante if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,239 (vs $2,989).

AmaDolce does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaDanteAmaDolce
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2008 2009 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,350 3,350
Passengers 148 148
Crew 41 41
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.6 3.6
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.6 22.6
Decks 4 4
Length 360 ft 360 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed — 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 9 11
Upcoming sailings 80 89
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,239 (better) $2,989

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDante leads on 0 of the ten, AmaDolce on 0, with 10 level.

  • Active AmaDante: 8.9 AmaDolce: 8.9
  • Adventure & nature AmaDante: 5.0 AmaDolce: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaDante: 8.0 AmaDolce: 8.0
  • Dining AmaDante: 7.9 AmaDolce: 7.9
  • Entertainment AmaDante: 7.8 AmaDolce: 7.8
  • Family friendly AmaDante: 2.0 AmaDolce: 2.0
  • Party AmaDante: 5.0 AmaDolce: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaDante: 9.0 AmaDolce: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaDante: 2.0 AmaDolce: 2.0
  • Staterooms AmaDante: 10.0 AmaDolce: 10.0

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.

AmaWaterways

AmaDolce

AmaDolce from AmaWaterways offers 148 passengers a unique river cruise experience where attention to details and luxury touches are de rigeur.

Highlights

  • Sundeck with lounge chairs offering unimpeded panoramic views
  • All outside staterooms with French Balconies or Fixed Windows at 170 sq. ft.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
  • Take advantage of a fleet of bicycles to enjoy the countryside and shoreline

Sailing now

11 cruises on sale, from $2,989.

Questions

AmaDante or AmaDolce?

Which is bigger, AmaDante or AmaDolce?

They are the same size, 3,350 gross tons each. AmaDante carries 148 passengers and AmaDolce carries 148.

Which ship is newer, AmaDante or AmaDolce?

AmaDolce is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2008 for AmaDante.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 22.6 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 3.6 passengers.

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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