AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
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.
Choose AmaDahlia if you want better-rated dining: it outscores AmaLilia for dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaLilia if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaDahlia for active (9.0 vs 5.5), family friendly (5.0 vs 3.5) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDahlia | AmaLilia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 74 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 | $5,849 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDahlia leads on 2 of the ten, AmaLilia on 8.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $5,849.
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, from $5,849.
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.
Which is better for families?
AmaLilia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 3.5 for AmaDahlia.
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