AmaWaterways
AmaDolce
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,849
Ship comparison
AmaDolce vs Wind Spirit
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
- Cruises
- 90
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDolce is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. Wind Spirit is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1988.
Choose AmaDolce if you want better-rated staterooms, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Wind Spirit for staterooms (10.0 vs 6.5) and family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 1988).
Choose Wind Spirit if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaDolce for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.6) and it has 38.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDolce | Wind Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 1988 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 5,736 |
| Passengers | 148 | 148 |
| Crew | 41 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.6 | 38.8 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 90 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 3–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,849 | $1,100 (better) |
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, Wind Spirit on 4, with 1 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
13 cruises on sale, from $2,849.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
Sailing now
90 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
AmaDolce or Wind Spirit?
Which is bigger, AmaDolce or Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit is bigger at 5,736 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaDolce. AmaDolce carries 148 passengers and Wind Spirit carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaDolce or Wind Spirit?
AmaDolce is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 1988 for Wind Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Spirit, with 38.8 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?
Wind Spirit, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaDolce.
Which is better for families?
AmaDolce scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Wind Spirit.
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