AmaWaterways
AmaDolce
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $2,989
Ship comparison
AmaDolce vs Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
Ocean Explorer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. Ocean Explorer is an intimate Quark Expeditions ship carrying 138 passengers. Ocean Explorer has no Bliss scores 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 none).
Choose Ocean Explorer if you want more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it has 59.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.6) and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 3.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDolce | Ocean Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Quark Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 8,228 |
| Passengers | 148 | 138 |
| Crew | 41 | 105 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.6 | 59.6 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 360 ft | 343 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 60 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 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.
Ocean Explorer has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
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- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Quark Expeditions
Ocean Explorer
Questions
AmaDolce or Ocean Explorer?
Which is bigger, AmaDolce or Ocean Explorer?
Ocean Explorer is bigger at 8,228 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaDolce. AmaDolce carries 148 passengers and Ocean Explorer carries 138.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ocean Explorer, with 59.6 gross tons per passenger against 22.6 on AmaDolce. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ocean Explorer, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaDolce.
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