AmaWaterways
AmaBella
- Cruises
- 31
- From
- $2,779
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose AmaBella if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Flyer for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 21.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores AmaBella for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaBella | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 162 | 170 |
| Crew | 49 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 21.6 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 31 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,779 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaBella leads on 5 of the ten, Star Flyer on 3, with 2 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.
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Questions
AmaBella or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, AmaBella or Star Flyer?
AmaBella is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, AmaBella or Star Flyer?
AmaBella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaBella, with 21.6 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 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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