AmaWaterways
AmaGaia
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $3,339
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaGaia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. AmaGaia has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaGaia if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or more crew per passenger: it outscores AmaLyra for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2009) and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.6).
Choose AmaLyra if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,729 (vs $3,339).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaGaia | AmaLyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2028 (better) | 2009 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 148 |
| Crew | 38 | 41 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 33.8 |
| Cabins | 51 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 260 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | — | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 40 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,339 | $2,729 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaGaia leads on 1 of the ten, AmaLyra on 0, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaGaia
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $3,339.
AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
Indoors, striking contemporary artwork is a hallmark of this luxurious AmaWaterways vessel. Outdoors, passengers can marvel at ever-changing scenery from a reclining wooden lounge chair on the Sun Deck, not far from an inviting outdoor whirlpool.
Highlights
- Complimentary and unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
- Classic dishes and regionally-inspired cuisine made with fresh locally-sourced ingredients
- Daily excursions with expert guides and personal audio headsets
- Sun Deck with lounge chairs offering panoramic views
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,729.
Questions
AmaGaia or AmaLyra?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaGaia, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaLyra.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about AmaGaia, AmaLyra or a ship that suits you better.