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AmaDouro vs American Glory

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDouro is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2019. American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. AmaDouro has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaDouro if you want more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has 34.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.5) and its cruises start from $3,139 (vs $5,630).

Choose American Glory if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 2.7).

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Specifications

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

AmaDouroAmerican Glory
Cruise line AmaWaterways American Cruise Lines
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2019 2023 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,500 1,148
Passengers 102 100
Crew 38 50
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.7 2.0 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 34.3 (better) 11.5
Cabins — 56
Decks 4 5
Length 260 ft 241 ft
Beam 37 ft 39 ft
Speed 14 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 —
Cruises on sale 13 12
Upcoming sailings 87 133
Cruise lengths 7 nights 8 to 15 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,139 (better) $5,630

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

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

AmaDouro has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active American Glory: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature American Glory: 6.0
  • Cultural American Glory: 6.0
  • Dining American Glory: 7.0
  • Entertainment American Glory: 6.0
  • Family friendly American Glory: 2.0
  • Party American Glory: 2.0
  • Romantic American Glory: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness American Glory: 5.0
  • Staterooms American Glory: 8.0

AmaWaterways

AmaDouro

Sailing on the Douro River in Portugal, AmaWaterways' 106-passenger AmaDouro is the twin sister of AmaVida. Both slim ships offer a host of wine cruises through the popular Douro Valley, and both feature balconies in the majority of their staterooms and roomy suites to take in the breathtaking hills and terraced vineyards along the river.

Sailing now

13 cruises on sale, from $3,139.

American Cruise Lines

American Glory

The 100-passenger, catamaran-style American Glory launched in November 2023, combining the best qualities of expedition adventure cruising with the refinement and accessibility of river cruising.

Highlights

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in all staterooms
  • Spacious lounges
  • Large cabins, numerous balconies and lounges have raised the bar for the U.S. coastal fleet

Sailing now

12 cruises on sale, from $5,630.

Questions

AmaDouro or American Glory?

Which is bigger, AmaDouro or American Glory?

AmaDouro is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Glory. AmaDouro carries 102 passengers and American Glory carries 100.

Which ship is newer, AmaDouro or American Glory?

American Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for AmaDouro.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaDouro, with 34.3 gross tons per passenger against 11.5 on American Glory. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

American Glory, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaDouro.

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