AmaDolce
Intimate ship Bliss scored
Making her debut in 2009, AmaWaterways AmaDolce offers 148-passengers a unique river cruise experience where attention to details and luxury touches are de rigeur. While it's a similar concept, river cruising is quite different than ocean cruising. On a river…
- 148guests
- 3,350gross tons
- 13cruises now
- $2,849fares from
At a glance
AmaDolce is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2009. It carries 148 guests and 41 crew (3.6 guests per crew member) at 3,350 gross tons. It ties with 2 other ships as the 17th largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for staterooms (10/10) and lowest for family friendly and spa & fitness (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Berlitz. It has 13 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,849 to $5,849.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 148
- Crew
- 41
- Gross tons
- 3,350
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 360 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2009
- Launched
- 2009
- Space ratio
- 3.6
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.6
- Speed (mph)
- 13
Bliss scores
What AmaDolce is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 8.9
- Adventure and nature 5.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 7.9
- Entertainment 7.8
- Family friendly 2.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 9.0
- Spa and fitness 2.0
- Staterooms 10.0
Our review
AmaDolce: Enjoy the food & wines of Bordeaux
AmaDolce from AmaWaterways offers 148 passengers a unique river cruise experience where attention to details and luxury touches are de rigeur.
The ship has Twin Balcony staterooms; complimentary Wi-Fi and "Infotainment" system; Observation Lounge, elevator, heated swimming pool, plus a fleet of bicycles to enjoy the countryside and shoreline. AmaDolce features luxurious staterooms, most with French balconies, and includes spacious marble-appointed bathrooms, showers and multi-jet shower heads; plus complimentary Internet access and first-run Hollywood movies.
The Main Lounge is a posh yet comfortable public space and a cozy backdrop for meeting your fellow guests and enjoying nightly entertainment. A fitness room with sauna; walking track and whirlpool; plus a Beauty Salon will refresh the body while the river views and incomparable AmaWaterways crew do the soul a world of good.
Who will like sailing on AmaDolce
Discerning travelers looking for a luxurious all-inclusive river cruise experience.
Where AmaDolce sails
AmaDolce itineraries through France include Bordeaux, Cadillac, Pauillac, Blaye, Bourg, Libourne and other river towns you likely haven't heard of.
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Dining
Gourmet dining at the AmaDolce restaurant brings you sophisticated and outstanding cuisine with delightful, attentive service. The fine regional cuisine is prepared under the direction of gold medal-winning chefs from Chaine des Rotisseurs. Savor culinary masterpieces and free-flowing local wines at dinner, while surrounded by Europe's heartland.
Staterooms
- All outside staterooms with French Balconies or Fixed Windows
- All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first-run Hollywood movies and music library
- Flat-screen TVs with local and satellite channels
- In-room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Complimentary bottled water, replenished daily
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Extra spacious Junior Suites are 255 sq. ft. with French Balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suites have an enhanced sitting area with couch, mini bar and large bathroom with separate bathtub
Activities
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Whirlpool and Walking track
- Fitness Room and Sauna
- Massage and Hair Salon
- Bicycles onboard
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
Your take
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Photos
Inside and out
Dining 1
Enjoy regional specialties and take in the sights from the main restaurant on AmaDolce.
On board 5
Spend time with your partner or meet new friends in the lounge of AmaDolce. The river cruise ship's itineraries include France, Luxembourg, Germany, Hungary and Prague, the Czech Republic. 
Guests will appreciate the contemporary artwork and elegant interiors of AmaDolce from AmaWaterways. 
Enjoy a cocktail on AmaDolce during your explorations in Bordeaux. 
The two-deck foyer on AmaWaterways' AmaDolce. 
The reception area of AmaWaterways' AmaDolce river ship.
Ship exteriors 2
AmaDolce from AmaWaterways journeys through France's Bordeaux region. 
AmaDolce from AmaWaterways journeys through France's Bordeaux region.
Staterooms 3
A look at the living area in one of AmaDolce's staterooms. 
Relax in your stateroom and take in views of stirring landscapes along the riverbanks of Bordeau on AmaDolce. 
Relax in your stateroom and take in views of stirring landscapes along the riverbanks of Bordeau on AmaDolce.
More photos 6
Take in close-up views of French waterways in the Bordeaux region during your river cruise aboard AmaDolce. 
Spend your afternoon in the casual lounge of the AmaDolce cruise ship as you take in the expansive views of European waterways. 
Indulge in a relaxing treatment in AmaDolce's spa during your cruise of Europe's waterways. 
The staterooms aboard AmaDolce feature spacious marble-appointed bathrooms, showers with multi-jet shower heads, complimentary Internet access and first-run Hollywood movies. Most come with French balconies. 
A look at the Panoramic Lounge aboard AmaDolce. The river cruise ship sails the Rhine and Moselle rivers, chiefly. 
Let the games begin! Play a game of chess or relax on the sun lounges on the top deck of AmaDolce while exploring the waterways of Europe.
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Overheard
“AmaDolce is a river ship praised for its outstanding cuisine and high standards. It is a very spacious, high-quality, well-designed vessel and boasts excellent cuisine.”
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