AmaWaterways
AmaCello
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $3,139
Ship comparison
AmaCello vs AmaSiena
AmaWaterways
AmaSiena
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $1,829
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. AmaSiena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose AmaCello if you want a more active cruise, better-rated staterooms or better-rated entertainment: it outscores AmaSiena for active (8.9 vs 5.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaSiena if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores AmaCello for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 3.2) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2008).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCello | AmaSiena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,350 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 144 | 156 |
| Crew | 45 | 78 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 23.3 (better) | 22.4 |
| Cabins | — | 78 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 | $1,829 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCello leads on 6 of the ten, AmaSiena on 1, with 3 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
AmaSiena
The elegant 156-passenger AmaSiena, launched in August 2021 from AmaWaterways, is a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind and take in the passing sights.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $1,829.
Questions
AmaCello or AmaSiena?
Which is bigger, AmaCello or AmaSiena?
AmaSiena is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaCello. AmaCello carries 144 passengers and AmaSiena carries 156.
Which ship is newer, AmaCello or AmaSiena?
AmaSiena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2008 for AmaCello.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaCello, with 23.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.4 on AmaSiena. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaSiena, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 3.2 on AmaCello.
Which is better for families?
AmaCello scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for AmaSiena.
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