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AmaDahlia vs AmaLilia

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaDahlia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2021. AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. AmaDahlia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaDahliaAmaLilia
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2021 2024 (better)
Gross tonnage 1,000 1,000
Passengers 72 72
Crew 62 62
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.2 1.2
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 13.9 13.9
Decks 4 4
Length 236 ft 236 ft
Beam 43 ft 43 ft
Speed 10 mph 10 mph
Cruises on sale 2
Upcoming sailings 83
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.

AmaDahlia has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active AmaLilia: 9.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaLilia: 7.0
  • Cultural AmaLilia: 10.0
  • Dining AmaLilia: 7.0
  • Entertainment AmaLilia: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaLilia: 5.0
  • Party AmaLilia: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaLilia: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaLilia: 5.0
  • Staterooms AmaLilia: 8.0

AmaWaterways

AmaDahlia

If you’ve longed to finally take that cruise along the Nile River, the elegant AmaDahlia is a great choice. The new 72-passenger ship from AmaWaterways offers 36 staterooms, including 16 spacious suites with a wealth of amenities that will surprise and delight you.

AmaWaterways

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

AmaDahlia or AmaLilia?

Which is bigger, AmaDahlia or AmaLilia?

They are the same size, 1,000 gross tons each. AmaDahlia carries 72 passengers and AmaLilia carries 72.

Which ship is newer, AmaDahlia or AmaLilia?

AmaLilia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2021 for AmaDahlia.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 13.9 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers.

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