AmaWaterways
AmaGaia
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $3,339
Ship comparison
AmaGaia vs Avalon Alegria
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaGaia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. AmaGaia has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaGaia if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Avalon Alegria for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaGaia for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaGaia | Avalon Alegria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2028 (better) | 2024 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 9,999 |
| Passengers | 102 | 102 |
| Crew | 38 | 33 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 98.0 |
| Cabins | 51 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 260 ft | 256 ft |
| Beam | — | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 40 | 272 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,339 (better) | $4,650 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaGaia leads on 5 of the ten, Avalon Alegria on 2, with 3 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.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Questions
AmaGaia or Avalon Alegria?
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaGaia, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Alegria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaGaia.
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