AmaWaterways
AmaDolce
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $2,989
Ship comparison
AmaDolce vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose AmaDolce if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or a more active cruise: it outscores River Duchess for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (8.9 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose River Duchess if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaDolce for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDolce | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 148 | 134 |
| Crew | 41 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.6 | 26.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 360 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 89 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,989 (better) | $3,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDolce leads on 5 of the ten, River Duchess on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- 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.
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
River Duchess, part of the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, carries 134 guests in luxurious style. River ships (for the Rhine, Main and Danube) must navigate hundreds of locks that are only 12 meters wide.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
- Have an al fresco meal in the Sky Lounge.
- Enjoy the piano player during tea, cocktails and after dinner for dancing.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
AmaDolce or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, AmaDolce or River Duchess?
River Duchess is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaDolce. AmaDolce carries 148 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, AmaDolce or River Duchess?
AmaDolce is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Duchess, with 26.1 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?
AmaDolce, with one crew member for every 3.6 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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