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AmaBella vs AmaReina

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaReina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2014. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.

Choose AmaReina if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $1,829 (vs $2,779).

AmaBella does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaBellaAmaReina
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2014
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 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 31 20
Upcoming sailings 109 95
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,779 $1,829 (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 0 of the ten, AmaReina on 0, with 10 level.

  • Active AmaBella: 8.9 AmaReina: 8.9
  • Adventure & nature AmaBella: 5.0 AmaReina: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaBella: 8.0 AmaReina: 8.0
  • Dining AmaBella: 7.9 AmaReina: 7.9
  • Entertainment AmaBella: 7.8 AmaReina: 7.8
  • Family friendly AmaBella: 2.0 AmaReina: 2.0
  • Party AmaBella: 5.0 AmaReina: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaBella: 9.0 AmaReina: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaBella: 2.0 AmaReina: 2.0
  • Staterooms AmaBella: 10.0 AmaReina: 10.0

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.

Questions

AmaBella or AmaReina?

Which is bigger, AmaBella or AmaReina?

AmaReina is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaBella. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and AmaReina carries 162.

Which ship is newer, AmaBella or AmaReina?

AmaBella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for AmaReina.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaReina, 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?

AmaReina, 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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