AmaWaterways
AmaDouro
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaDouro vs National Geographic Orion
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Orion
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $7,735
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDouro is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2019. National Geographic Orion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2003. AmaDouro has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaDouro if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2003) and its cruises start from $2,829 (vs $7,735).
Choose National Geographic Orion if you want more crew per passenger, more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 2.7), it has 39.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 34.3) and it has 37 cruises on sale (vs 14).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDouro | National Geographic Orion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2003 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 4,050 |
| Passengers | 102 | 102 |
| Crew | 38 | 75 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.3 | 39.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 260 ft | 337 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 46 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 18 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 14 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 149 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 6–20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,829 (better) | $7,735 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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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.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Orion
The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion, owned by Lindblad Expeditions since 2013, serves as a luxurious base camp for voyages to the far-flung corners of the planet. A fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, the Orion is at home navigating polar ice as well the small harbors of Europe. The ship accommodates 102 guests in 53 cabins.
Highlights
- Top-flight experts on board on every voyage
- Fascinating itineraries on an intimate ship
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $7,735.
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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Exploring Greece Croatia and Albania
$7,735
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8 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage and Land Tour
$14,250
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Questions
AmaDouro or National Geographic Orion?
Which is bigger, AmaDouro or National Geographic Orion?
National Geographic Orion is bigger at 4,050 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaDouro. AmaDouro carries 102 passengers and National Geographic Orion carries 102.
Which ship is newer, AmaDouro or National Geographic Orion?
AmaDouro is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2003 for National Geographic Orion.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Orion, with 39.7 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?
National Geographic Orion, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaDouro.
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