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The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCleo is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 82 passengers, due to enter service in 2027. AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. AmaCleo has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaCleo if you want more crew per passenger, more culture or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaLea for cultural (9.6 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 3.1).
Choose AmaLea if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaCleo for party (5.0 vs 3.5), active (6.5 vs 5.5) and family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCleo | AmaLea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2027 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 3,602 |
| Passengers | 82 | 158 |
| Crew | 65 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 22.8 |
| Cabins | 41 | 79 |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | — | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $1,629 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCleo leads on 6 of the ten, AmaLea on 4.
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- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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AmaCleo
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AmaLea
The AmaLea, which debuted in 2018, is a sister ship to AmaKristina and was touted by AmaWaterways at the time as having "the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation." Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure 210 to 235 square feet, with four suites measuring 350 square feet.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $1,629.
Questions
AmaCleo or AmaLea?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaCleo, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaLea.
Which is better for families?
AmaLea scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for AmaCleo.
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