AmaWaterways
AmaDante
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,239
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDante is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose AmaDante if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,239 (vs $2,729).
Choose AmaLyra if you want more space per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaDante for romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 33.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDante | AmaLyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2009 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 5,000 |
| 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 | 33.8 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 80 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,239 (better) | $2,729 |
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, AmaLyra on 1, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
AmaLyra
Indoors, striking contemporary artwork is a hallmark of this luxurious AmaWaterways vessel. Outdoors, passengers can marvel at ever-changing scenery from a reclining wooden lounge chair on the Sun Deck, not far from an inviting outdoor whirlpool.
Highlights
- Complimentary and unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
- Classic dishes and regionally-inspired cuisine made with fresh locally-sourced ingredients
- Daily excursions with expert guides and personal audio headsets
- Sun Deck with lounge chairs offering panoramic views
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,729.
Questions
AmaDante or AmaLyra?
Which is bigger, AmaDante or AmaLyra?
AmaLyra is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaDante. AmaDante carries 148 passengers and AmaLyra carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaDante or AmaLyra?
AmaLyra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2008 for AmaDante.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLyra, with 33.8 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?
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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