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AmaDolce vs S.S. Bon Voyage

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2006.

Choose AmaDolce if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or more cruises to choose from: it outscores S.S. Bon Voyage for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs 1).

Choose S.S. Bon Voyage if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaDolce for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and dining (9.0 vs 7.9) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 37.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.6).

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Specifications

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

AmaDolceS.S. Bon Voyage
Cruise line AmaWaterways Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009 (better) 2006
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2013
Gross tonnage 3,350 5,000
Passengers 148 132
Crew 41 41
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.6 3.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.6 37.9 (better)
Decks 4 4
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 1
Upcoming sailings 89 63
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,989 (better) $3,299

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDolce leads on 3 of the ten, S.S. Bon Voyage on 3, with 4 level.

  • Active AmaDolce: 8.9 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaDolce: 5.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaDolce: 8.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Dining AmaDolce: 7.9 S.S. Bon Voyage: 9.0
  • Entertainment AmaDolce: 7.8 S.S. Bon Voyage: 4.0
  • Family friendly AmaDolce: 2.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 2.0
  • Party AmaDolce: 5.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaDolce: 9.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaDolce: 2.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Staterooms AmaDolce: 10.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0

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.

Uniworld River Cruises

S.S. Bon Voyage

One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
  • An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
  • Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more

Sailing now

1 cruise on sale, from $3,299.

Questions

AmaDolce or S.S. Bon Voyage?

Which is bigger, AmaDolce or S.S. Bon Voyage?

S.S. Bon Voyage is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaDolce. AmaDolce carries 148 passengers and S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132.

Which ship is newer, AmaDolce or S.S. Bon Voyage?

AmaDolce is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2006 for S.S. Bon Voyage.

Which has more space per passenger?

S.S. Bon Voyage, with 37.9 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?

S.S. Bon Voyage, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaDolce.

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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