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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. AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. AmaCleo has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaCleo if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaLilia for spa & fitness (6.5 vs 5.0) and dining (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaLilia if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores AmaCleo for active (9.0 vs 5.5), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.5) and party (5.0 vs 3.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCleo | AmaLilia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2027 (better) | 2024 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 82 | 72 |
| Crew | 65 | 62 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 13.9 |
| Cabins | 41 | — |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | — | 43 ft |
| Speed | — | 10 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | — | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 82 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 11 nights |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCleo leads on 2 of the ten, AmaLilia on 7, with 1 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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AmaLilia
AmaLilia began providing cruises along the majestic Nile River in April 2024 following the success of its sister ship, AmaDahlia, which debuted in fall 2021. With 72 passengers and 62 crew members, the new ship features a high crew to passenger ratio and an intimate setting.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale.
Questions
AmaCleo or AmaLilia?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLilia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.3 on AmaCleo.
Which is better for families?
AmaLilia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for AmaCleo.
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