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AmaDahlia vs AmaSintra

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. AmaDahlia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaDahlia if you want more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7) and it has 13.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.8).

Choose AmaSintra if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 13 cruises on sale (vs none).

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Specifications

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

AmaDahliaAmaSintra
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 13
Upcoming sailings 90
Cruise lengths 7 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 AmaSintra: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaSintra: 7.0
  • Cultural AmaSintra: 8.0
  • Dining AmaSintra: 8.0
  • Entertainment AmaSintra: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaSintra: 2.0
  • Party AmaSintra: 6.0
  • Romantic AmaSintra: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaSintra: 8.0
  • Staterooms AmaSintra: 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

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

13 cruises on sale.

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.

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