AmaWaterways
AmaBella
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $2,779
Ship comparison
AmaBella vs Zambezi Queen
AmaWaterways
Zambezi Queen
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaBella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Zambezi Queen is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 28 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose AmaBella if you want a bigger ship, more space per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores Zambezi Queen for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it carries 162 passengers (vs 28) and it has 21.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.9).
Choose Zambezi Queen if you want more crew per passenger, more adventure and nature or a smaller ship: it outscores AmaBella for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 0.9 passengers (vs 3.3) and it carries 28 passengers (vs 162).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaBella | Zambezi Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 500 |
| Passengers | 162 | 28 |
| Crew | 49 | 30 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 0.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 21.6 (better) | 17.9 |
| Cabins | — | 14 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 150 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 380 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 9–16 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 2 of the ten, Zambezi Queen on 1, 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
32 cruises on sale, from $2,779.
AmaWaterways
Zambezi Queen
On a river cruise, you can expect to see the shoreline every day, get off the ship every day, and enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers. AmaWaterways, with its emphasis on wine and food amid comfortably stylish details, has carved out a special niche in the river cruise arena.
Highlights
- The Zambezi Queen sails past Botswana's Chobe National Park known for its great concentration of African wildlife.
- The Chobe National Park is widely known for its spectacular elephant population.
- The Chobe River is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season (May through October) for large breeding herds of elephants, as well as families of giraffe, sable and cape buffalo.
- Land-based excursions are available, as are water-based trips to view wildlife on smaller vessels.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale.
Questions
AmaBella or Zambezi Queen?
Which is bigger, AmaBella or Zambezi Queen?
AmaBella is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 500 gross tons for Zambezi Queen. AmaBella carries 162 passengers and Zambezi Queen carries 28.
Which ship is newer, AmaBella or Zambezi Queen?
AmaBella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2009 for Zambezi Queen.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaBella, with 21.6 gross tons per passenger against 17.9 on Zambezi Queen. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Zambezi Queen, with one crew member for every 0.9 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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