AmaWaterways
AmaBella
- Cruises
- 31
- From
- $2,779
Ship comparison
AmaBella vs AmaCerto
AmaWaterways
AmaCerto
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaCerto is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose AmaBella if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaCerto for staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
AmaCerto 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.
| AmaBella | AmaCerto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 162 | 164 |
| Crew | 49 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 21.6 (better) | 21.3 |
| Cabins | — | 82 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 31 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,779 | $2,489 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaBella leads on 2 of the ten, AmaCerto on 0, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaBella
The river cruise ship AmaBella offers custom-designed luxury in all the comfort you'd expect from AmaWaterways. AmaBella can host 161 passengers in its twin balcony staterooms, and the vessel prides itself on its amenities and design details.
Highlights
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Walking track, putting green and giant chess board
Sailing now
31 cruises on sale, from $2,779.
AmaWaterways
AmaCerto
Amawaterways' AmaCerto offers a distinctive river cruise experience. While it's a similar concept, river cruising is quite different than ocean cruising. On a river cruise, you can expect to see the shoreline every day, get off of the ship every day, and enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers.
Highlights
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $2,489.
Questions
AmaBella or AmaCerto?
Which is bigger, AmaBella or AmaCerto?
They are the same size, 3,500 gross tons each. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and AmaCerto carries 164.
Which ship is newer, AmaBella or AmaCerto?
AmaBella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2012 for AmaCerto.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaBella, with 21.6 gross tons per passenger against 21.3 on AmaCerto. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaCerto, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on AmaBella.
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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