AmaWaterways
AmaDara
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $1,929
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDara is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 124 passengers, in service since 2015. The A is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1992. The A has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaDara if you want a newer ship, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1992), it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.9) and it has 13 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose The A if you want more space per passenger: it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDara | The A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 124 | 120 |
| Crew | 52 | 31 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 41.7 (better) |
| Cabins | 62 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 302 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 15 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,929 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
The A has no Bliss scores yet.
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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…
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $1,929.
Uniworld River Cruises
The A
The A, from Uniworld's U River Cruises, offers a variety of itineraries all geared to travelers of all ages. The ship features rooftop lounges, farm-to-table dining and mixology classes, and it sails through France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Hungary.
Highlights
- All-inclusive European river cruises, with everything included in the cruise fare
- Carefully crafted shore excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts with options to personalize with “Choice Is Yours”
- The highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry
- Stroll through the legendary Keukenhof Gardens, which boast seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Questions
AmaDara or The A?
Which is bigger, AmaDara or The A?
The A is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for AmaDara. AmaDara carries 124 passengers and The A carries 120.
Which ship is newer, AmaDara or The A?
AmaDara is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 1992 for The A.
Which has more space per passenger?
The A, with 41.7 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 3.9 on The A.
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