Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $11,949
Ship comparison
Aria Amazon vs Zambezi Queen
AmaWaterways
Zambezi Queen
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $12,385
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aria Amazon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 32 passengers, in service since 2010. Zambezi Queen is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 28 passengers, in service since 2009. Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Zambezi Queen if you want more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 0.9 passengers (vs 1.3) and it has 8 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Aria Amazon 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 | Zambezi Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 500 | 500 |
| Passengers | 32 | 28 |
| Crew | 24 | 30 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 | 0.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.6 | 17.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 14 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 147 ft | 150 ft |
| Beam | 30 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 305 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 15 nights | 9 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,949 (better) | $12,385 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
AmaWaterways
Zambezi Queen
On a river cruise, you can expect to see the shoreline every day, get off the ship every day, and enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers. AmaWaterways, with its emphasis on wine and food amid comfortably stylish details, has carved out a special niche in the river cruise arena.
Highlights
- The Zambezi Queen sails past Botswana's Chobe National Park known for its great concentration of African wildlife.
- The Chobe National Park is widely known for its spectacular elephant population.
- The Chobe River is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants, as well as families of giraffe, sable and cape buffalo.
- Land-based excursions are available, as are water-based trips to view wildlife on smaller vessels.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $12,385.
Questions
Aria Amazon or Zambezi Queen?
Which is bigger, Aria Amazon or Zambezi Queen?
They are the same size, 500 gross tons each. Aria Amazon carries 32 passengers and Zambezi Queen carries 28.
Which ship is newer, Aria Amazon or Zambezi Queen?
Aria Amazon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2009 for Zambezi Queen.
Which has more space per passenger?
Zambezi Queen, with 17.9 gross tons per passenger against 15.6 on Aria Amazon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Zambezi Queen, with one crew member for every 0.9 passengers against one for every 1.3 on Aria Amazon.
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