AmaWaterways
AmaDara
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $1,929
Ship comparison
AmaDara vs Avalon Alegria
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDara is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 124 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose AmaDara if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more culture: it outscores Avalon Alegria for active (9.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,929 (vs $4,650).
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2015).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDara | Avalon Alegria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 9,999 |
| Passengers | 124 | 102 |
| Crew | 52 | 33 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 98.0 (better) |
| Cabins | 62 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 302 ft | 256 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 286 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,929 (better) | $4,650 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDara leads on 3 of the ten, Avalon Alegria on 0, with 7 level.
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AmaWaterways
AmaDara
Sailing on the AmaDara on the often bucolic, always exotic Mekong River in Southeast Asia meant passing paddy fields of shimmering rice stretching to the horizon, golden Khmer pagodas and Buddhist stupas, floating villages built on stilts, floating markets whose wares are sold from colorfully painted boats, and cone-hatted fishermen…
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13 cruises on sale, from $1,929.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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6 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Questions
AmaDara or Avalon Alegria?
Which is bigger, AmaDara or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for AmaDara. AmaDara carries 124 passengers and Avalon Alegria carries 102.
Which ship is newer, AmaDara or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2015 for AmaDara.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on AmaDara. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaDara, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
AmaDara scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Avalon Alegria.
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