AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
Ship comparison
AmaDahlia vs AmaSintra
AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $2,829
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDahlia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2021. AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose AmaDahlia if you want more crew per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores AmaSintra for family friendly (3.5 vs 2.0) and cultural (9.5 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose AmaSintra if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores AmaDahlia for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.5), active (8.0 vs 5.5) and party (6.0 vs 3.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDahlia | AmaSintra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Passengers | 72 | 102 |
| Crew | 62 | 38 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 (better) | 11.8 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 260 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 | $2,829 (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, AmaSintra on 7, with 1 level.
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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
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 $2,829.
Questions
AmaDahlia or AmaSintra?
Which is bigger, AmaDahlia or AmaSintra?
AmaSintra is bigger at 1,200 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for AmaDahlia. AmaDahlia carries 72 passengers and AmaSintra carries 102.
Which ship is newer, AmaDahlia or AmaSintra?
AmaSintra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2021 for AmaDahlia.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaDahlia, with 13.9 gross tons per passenger against 11.8 on AmaSintra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaDahlia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaSintra.
Which is better for families?
AmaDahlia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 3.5 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaSintra.
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