Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $11,949
Ship comparison
Aria Amazon vs Lupus Mare
Tauck River Cruises
Lupus Mare
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aria Amazon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 32 passengers, in service since 2010. Lupus Mare is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 34 passengers. Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Lupus Mare has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Aria Amazon if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 3.4).
Lupus Mare does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Aria Amazon | Lupus Mare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2023 |
| Gross tonnage | 500 | 498 |
| Passengers | 32 | 34 |
| Crew | 24 | 10 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.6 (better) | 14.6 |
| Cabins | — | 15 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 147 ft | 141 ft |
| Beam | 30 ft | 30 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 10–15 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,949 | — |
Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
There’s serenity, romance and a measure of adventure when cruising the Amazon River aboard Aria Amazon. Sailing the northern stretch of the river in Peru, Aria brings you up close to the wildlife and natural beauty of one of the world’s great rainforests.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Observation lounge
- Outdoor lounge
- Fitness center
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $11,949.
Tauck River Cruises
Lupus Mare
Questions
Aria Amazon or Lupus Mare?
Which is bigger, Aria Amazon or Lupus Mare?
Aria Amazon is bigger at 500 gross tons, against 498 gross tons for Lupus Mare. Aria Amazon carries 32 passengers and Lupus Mare carries 34.
Which has more space per passenger?
Aria Amazon, with 15.6 gross tons per passenger against 14.6 on Lupus Mare. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Aria Amazon, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Lupus Mare.
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