AmaWaterways
AmaDara
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $1,929
Ship comparison
AmaDara vs Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $4,030
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDara is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 124 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose AmaDara if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more crew per passenger: it outscores Avalon Poetry II for active (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $1,929 (vs $4,030) and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.5).
Choose Avalon Poetry II if you want better-rated dining or more cruises to choose from: it outscores AmaDara for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 28 cruises on sale (vs 13).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDara | Avalon Poetry II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 2,022 |
| Passengers | 124 | 128 |
| Crew | 52 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 (better) | 15.8 |
| Cabins | 62 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 302 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 28 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 387 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 7–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,929 (better) | $4,030 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDara leads on 2 of the ten, Avalon Poetry II on 1, 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 Poetry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Poetry II. Sailing chiefly the Rhône and Saône in France, Avalon Poetry II can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $4,030.
Questions
AmaDara or Avalon Poetry II?
Which is bigger, AmaDara or Avalon Poetry II?
Avalon Poetry II is bigger at 2,022 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for AmaDara. AmaDara carries 124 passengers and Avalon Poetry II carries 128.
Which ship is newer, AmaDara or Avalon Poetry II?
AmaDara is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2013 for Avalon Poetry II.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaDara, with 16.1 gross tons per passenger against 15.8 on Avalon Poetry II. 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 3.5 on Avalon Poetry II.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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