AmaWaterways
AmaCello
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $3,139
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaGaia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. AmaGaia has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaCello if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 30 cruises on sale (vs 6).
Choose AmaGaia if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaCello for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2008).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCello | AmaGaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2028 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | — |
| Passengers | 144 | 102 |
| Crew | 45 | 38 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 23.3 | — |
| Cabins | — | 51 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 260 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 40 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 (better) | $3,339 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCello leads on 0 of the ten, AmaGaia on 2, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaCello
The 148-passenger AmaCello features twin balcony staterooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and an "infotainment" system, an Observation Lounge, a fitness center and sauna, hair and beauty salon, heated swimming pool, plus a fleet of bicycles.
Highlights
- Sundeck with lounge chairs offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Massage and Hair Salon
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $3,139.
AmaWaterways
AmaGaia
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $3,339.
Questions
AmaCello or AmaGaia?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaGaia, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.2 on AmaCello.
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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