AmaWaterways
AmaBella
- Cruises
- 31
- From
- $2,779
Ship comparison
AmaBella vs AmaPrima
AmaWaterways
AmaPrima
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $2,039
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaPrima is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose AmaBella if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaPrima for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaPrima if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,039 (vs $2,779).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaBella | AmaPrima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 162 | 162 |
| 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 | 22.2 (better) |
| 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 | 32 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,779 | $2,039 (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 3 of the ten, AmaPrima on 0, with 7 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
AmaPrima
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $2,039.
Questions
AmaBella or AmaPrima?
Which is bigger, AmaBella or AmaPrima?
AmaPrima is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaBella. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and AmaPrima carries 162.
Which ship is newer, AmaBella or AmaPrima?
AmaBella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2013 for AmaPrima.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaPrima, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 21.6 on AmaBella. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaPrima, 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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