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AmaDolce vs American Pride

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. American Pride is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 150 passengers, in service since 2012. American Pride has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaDolce if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 22.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.0) and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).

American Pride does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

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

AmaDolceAmerican Pride
Cruise line AmaWaterways American Cruise Lines
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009 2012 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,350 2,700
Passengers 148 150
Crew 41 43
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.6 3.5 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.6 (better) 18.0
Decks 4 5
Length 360 ft 295 ft
Beam 38 ft 53 ft
Speed 13 mph 14 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 (better) 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 11 —
Upcoming sailings 89 —
Cruise lengths 7 nights —
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,989 —

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

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

American Pride 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.

American Cruise Lines

American Pride

Designed to navigate the Columbia and Snake rivers of the Pacific Northwest, American Pride from American Cruise Lines takes you on a riverboat journey through nature, history and local culture. The ship holds up to 150 passengers.

Questions

AmaDolce or American Pride?

Which is bigger, AmaDolce or American Pride?

AmaDolce is bigger at 3,350 gross tons, against 2,700 gross tons for American Pride. AmaDolce carries 148 passengers and American Pride carries 150.

Which ship is newer, AmaDolce or American Pride?

American Pride is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2009 for AmaDolce.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaDolce, with 22.6 gross tons per passenger against 18.0 on American Pride. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

American Pride, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaDolce.

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