AmaWaterways
AmaBella
- Cruises
- 31
- From
- $2,779
Ship comparison
AmaBella vs AmaSerena
AmaWaterways
AmaSerena
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $2,239
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaSerena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaSerena if you want a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores AmaBella for romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,239 (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.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaBella | AmaSerena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 162 | 164 |
| Crew | 49 | 49 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 21.6 | 22.0 (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 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 31 | 28 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,779 | $2,239 (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, AmaSerena on 1, with 9 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
AmaSerena
The 164-passenger AmaSerena features spacious staterooms with the AmaWaterways' signature twin balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms featuring twin balconies
- All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and a music library
- Heated pool with swim-up bar
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $2,239.
Questions
AmaBella or AmaSerena?
Which is bigger, AmaBella or AmaSerena?
AmaSerena is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaBella. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and AmaSerena carries 164.
Which ship is newer, AmaBella or AmaSerena?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2015.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaSerena, with 22.0 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers.
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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