AmaWaterways
AmaDouro
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaDouro vs Avalon Alegria
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDouro is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2019. Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. AmaDouro has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaDouro if you want a lower starting fare, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $2,829 (vs $4,650), it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.1) and it has 14 cruises on sale (vs 6).
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 34.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2019).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDouro | Avalon Alegria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 9,999 |
| Passengers | 102 | 102 |
| Crew | 38 | 33 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.3 | 98.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 260 ft | 256 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 14 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 286 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,829 (better) | $4,650 |
Bliss scores
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AmaDouro has no Bliss scores yet.
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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
14 cruises on sale, from $2,829.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Questions
AmaDouro or Avalon Alegria?
Which is bigger, AmaDouro or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaDouro. AmaDouro carries 102 passengers and Avalon Alegria carries 102.
Which ship is newer, AmaDouro or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2019 for AmaDouro.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 34.3 on AmaDouro. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaDouro, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
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