AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
Ship comparison
AmaDahlia vs AmaMagdalena
AmaWaterways
AmaMagdalena
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $3,549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDahlia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2021. AmaMagdalena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 63 passengers, in service since 2025. AmaMagdalena has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaDahlia if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.1).
Choose AmaMagdalena if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaDahlia for active (7.5 vs 5.5), adventure & nature (7.5 vs 5.5) and staterooms (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDahlia | AmaMagdalena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | — |
| Passengers | 72 | 63 |
| Crew | 62 | 30 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 236 ft | 223 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 43 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 317 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 7 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 | $3,549 (better) |
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, AmaMagdalena on 7, with 1 level.
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- 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
AmaMagdalena
When it launches on March 15, 2025, the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena is due to be the first major river ship designed to sail on the Magdalena River in Colombia.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $3,549.
Questions
AmaDahlia or AmaMagdalena?
Which ship is newer, AmaDahlia or AmaMagdalena?
AmaMagdalena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2021 for AmaDahlia.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaDahlia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.1 on AmaMagdalena.
Which is better for families?
AmaDahlia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 3.5 out of 10, against 3.0 for AmaMagdalena.
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