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AmaDolce vs AmaMaya

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. AmaMaya is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 120 passengers. AmaMaya has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaDolce if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 11 cruises on sale (vs 4).

Choose AmaMaya if you want more crew per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.6) and its cruises start from $2,039 (vs $2,989).

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Specifications

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

AmaDolceAmaMaya
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009 —
Gross tonnage 3,350 —
Passengers 148 120
Crew 41 54
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.6 2.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.6 —
Decks 4 —
Length 360 ft —
Beam 38 ft —
Speed 13 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 —
Cruises on sale 11 4
Upcoming sailings 89 70
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,989 $2,039 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

AmaMaya has no Bliss scores yet.

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

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.

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