AmaDante
Sails from Paris, France · Fly into CDG
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AmaDante under way in Cologne, 2012 · Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AmaDante
AmaDante is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2008. She carries 140 guests with a crew of 45. She sails Seine itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
AmaDante is a 110-meter AmaWaterways ship from 2008 that now sails only on the Seine. She carries 140 guests in 71 staterooms with French balconies, including single staterooms that the line sells without a supplement. On board are a Main Restaurant with French regional menus, a Chef's Table, lounges, and a Sun Deck with a whirlpool and walking track. Her Paris & Normandy cruises start and end in Paris, linking the capital with Normandy.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 140
- Crew 45 · 1:3.1
- Entered service
- 2008
- Length
- 110 m
- Shorter than 86% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AmaWaterways fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
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Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
All decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Sun Deck

On this deck: Violin Deck

On this deck: Cello Deck

On this deck: Piano Deck

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Cello Deck accommodation beneath Violin Deck cabins
Start with Cello Deck cabins away from public entrances
Shortlist rooms under accommodation, away from the restaurant entrance, stairs and lift. Where the Piano Deck cabin block overlaps, compare rooms above and below rather than assuming the whole deck is cabin-sandwiched.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific maps place accommodation on Piano, Cello and Violin Decks, with the restaurant forward on Cello and a shorter cabin block on Piano. Check the source plan.
Violin Deck below occupied Sun Deck areas
Check Violin Deck beneath Sun Deck activity
Match the cabin to the walking circuit, seating and pool or whirlpool footprint shown on this ship. Ask about early setup and deck activity if you are a light sleeper.
Why we flag this
The upper accommodation deck sits beneath the Sun Deck. The exact water feature, public layout and room position are visible in the individual diagrams; this is a spatial caution, not a noise report. Check the source plan.
Violin and Cello Deck public-area transitions
Check cabins at the ends of the accommodation corridor
Compare distance from the forward lounge/reception or restaurant access, and from the aft Chef's Table. Avoid selecting by cabin category alone when passing traffic matters.
Why we flag this
The maps place the lounge and reception forward on Violin Deck, the restaurant forward on Cello Deck and the Chef's Table aft on Violin Deck. Connecting-room symbols and lift reach vary by ship; consult the map notes. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. Download compiled by Cruise Frog; it is not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Named decks use bottom-to-top viewer levels: 4 = Sun Deck, 3 = Violin Deck, 2 = Cello Deck, 1 = Piano Deck.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

AmaDante under way in Cologne, 2012Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Paris, France.
Flying in for your cruise?
AmaDante sails from Paris, France. The airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Air France Lounge (2E, Hall L)CDG Terminal 2E4.9 ★
- Air France La Première LoungeCDG Terminal 2E4.8 ★
- Qatar Airways Premium LoungeCDG Terminal 14.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaDante?
AmaDante is operated by AmaWaterways.
How big is AmaDante?
AmaDante measures 110 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does AmaDante carry?
AmaDante carries 140 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 45 (about 3.1 guests per crew member).
When did AmaDante enter service?
AmaDante entered service in 2008.
Where does AmaDante sail?
AmaDante sails Seine itineraries. Her home port is Paris, France.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaDante?
AmaDante sails from Paris, France. Fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which has 21 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaDante?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaDante; this page links to Deck plans.
How is AmaDante rated?
Cruises Frog rates AmaDante 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on dining (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on AmaDante?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Cello Deck accommodation beneath Violin Deck cabins: Shortlist rooms under accommodation, away from the restaurant entrance, stairs and lift. Where the Piano Deck cabin block overlaps, compare rooms above and below rather than assuming the whole deck is cabin-sandwiched. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AmaDante?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Violin Deck below occupied Sun Deck areas: Match the cabin to the walking circuit, seating and pool or whirlpool footprint shown on this ship. Ask about early setup and deck activity if you are a light sleeper. Violin and Cello Deck public-area transitions: Compare distance from the forward lounge/reception or restaurant access, and from the aft Chef's Table. Avoid selecting by cabin category alone when passing traffic matters. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find AmaDante deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
Traveller reviews
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