AmaWaterways
AmaDahlia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
Ship comparison
AmaDahlia vs Viking Hathor
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaDahlia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Hathor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose AmaDahlia if you want more crew per passenger, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Hathor for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.9).
Choose Viking Hathor if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaDahlia for active (8.0 vs 5.5) and family friendly (5.0 vs 3.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 43.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaDahlia | Viking Hathor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 72 | 82 |
| Crew | 62 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 | 43.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 236 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 98 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 (better) | $6,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaDahlia leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Hathor on 6.
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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.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
The 82-passenger Viking Hathor launched in November 2024 as one of the most upscale ships in Egypt. Sister ship to Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, the river ship from Viking River Cruises takes travelers on trips to Cairo — where you can take in the ancient pyramids and Great Sphinx — and then on to historic ruins along the Nile River.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $6,999.
Questions
AmaDahlia or Viking Hathor?
Which is bigger, AmaDahlia or Viking Hathor?
Viking Hathor is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for AmaDahlia. AmaDahlia carries 72 passengers and Viking Hathor carries 82.
Which ship is newer, AmaDahlia or Viking Hathor?
Viking Hathor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2021 for AmaDahlia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Hathor, with 43.9 gross tons per passenger against 13.9 on AmaDahlia. 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 1.9 on Viking Hathor.
Which is better for families?
Viking Hathor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 3.5 for AmaDahlia.
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