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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. AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025. AmaCleo has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaCleo if you want more crew per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores AmaSintra for family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (9.6 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose AmaSintra if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaCleo for active (8.0 vs 5.5), party (6.0 vs 3.5) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCleo | AmaSintra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2027 (better) | 2025 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 1,200 |
| Passengers | 82 | 102 |
| Crew | 65 | 38 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 11.8 |
| Cabins | 41 | — |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 260 ft |
| Beam | — | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | — | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,549 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCleo leads on 3 of the ten, AmaSintra on 6, with 1 level.
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- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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AmaCleo
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AmaSintra
Portugal and Spain continue to grow in popularity for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in Europe. AmaWaterways will add a new river ship for Douro River sailings when AmaSintra debuts in 2025.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $2,549.
Questions
AmaCleo or AmaSintra?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaCleo, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaSintra.
Which is better for families?
AmaCleo scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaSintra.
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