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AmaCello vs S.S. Bon Voyage

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaCello is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 144 passengers, in service since 2008. S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2006.

Choose AmaCello if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or more cruises to choose from: it outscores S.S. Bon Voyage for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 30 cruises on sale (vs 1).

Choose S.S. Bon Voyage if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaCello for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 37.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 23.3).

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Specifications

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AmaCelloS.S. Bon Voyage
Cruise line AmaWaterways Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2008 (better) 2006
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2013
Gross tonnage 3,350 5,000
Passengers 144 132
Crew 45 41
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 3.2
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 23.3 37.9 (better)
Decks 4 4
Length 360 ft 361 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed 13 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 10 / 10 (better)
Cruises on sale 30 1
Upcoming sailings 81 63
Cruise lengths 7 to 11 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,139 (better) $3,299

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCello leads on 3 of the ten, S.S. Bon Voyage on 3, with 4 level.

  • Active AmaCello: 8.9 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaCello: 5.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaCello: 8.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Dining AmaCello: 7.9 S.S. Bon Voyage: 9.0
  • Entertainment AmaCello: 7.8 S.S. Bon Voyage: 4.0
  • Family friendly AmaCello: 2.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 2.0
  • Party AmaCello: 5.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaCello: 8.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaCello: 2.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Staterooms AmaCello: 10.0 S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0

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.

Uniworld River Cruises

S.S. Bon Voyage

One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
  • An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
  • Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more

Sailing now

1 cruise on sale, from $3,299.

Questions

AmaCello or S.S. Bon Voyage?

Which is bigger, AmaCello or S.S. Bon Voyage?

S.S. Bon Voyage is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,350 gross tons for AmaCello. AmaCello carries 144 passengers and S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132.

Which ship is newer, AmaCello or S.S. Bon Voyage?

AmaCello is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2006 for S.S. Bon Voyage.

Which has more space per passenger?

S.S. Bon Voyage, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 23.3 on AmaCello. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers.

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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