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AmaCello vs AmaMaya

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaMaya is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 120 passengers. AmaMaya has no Bliss scores or 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 4).

Choose AmaMaya if you want more crew per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.2) and its cruises start from $2,039 (vs $3,139).

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Specifications

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

AmaCelloAmaMaya
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2008 —
Gross tonnage 3,350 —
Passengers 144 120
Crew 45 54
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 2.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 23.3 —
Decks 4 —
Length 360 ft —
Beam 38 ft —
Speed 13 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 —
Cruises on sale 30 4
Upcoming sailings 81 70
Cruise lengths 7 to 11 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,139 $2,039 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

AmaMaya has no Bliss scores yet.

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

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.

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