AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,729
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose AmaLyra if you want better-rated entertainment, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores River Duchess for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0), romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose River Duchess if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaLyra for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 148 | 134 |
| Crew | 41 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 (better) | 26.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 360 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,729 (better) | $3,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLyra leads on 5 of the ten, River Duchess on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
Indoors, striking contemporary artwork is a hallmark of this luxurious AmaWaterways vessel. Outdoors, passengers can marvel at ever-changing scenery from a reclining wooden lounge chair on the Sun Deck, not far from an inviting outdoor whirlpool.
Highlights
- Complimentary and unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
- Classic dishes and regionally-inspired cuisine made with fresh locally-sourced ingredients
- Daily excursions with expert guides and personal audio headsets
- Sun Deck with lounge chairs offering panoramic views
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,729.
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
River Duchess, part of the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, carries 134 guests in luxurious style. River ships (for the Rhine, Main and Danube) must navigate hundreds of locks that are only 12 meters wide.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
- Have an al fresco meal in the Sky Lounge.
- Enjoy the piano player during tea, cocktails and after dinner for dancing.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
AmaLyra or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or River Duchess?
AmaLyra is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for River Duchess. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or River Duchess?
AmaLyra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLyra, with 33.8 gross tons per passenger against 26.1 on River Duchess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLyra, with one crew member for every 3.6 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
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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