AmaWaterways
AmaKristina
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $3,139
Ship comparison
AmaKristina vs AmaViola
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,339
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaKristina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2017. AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaKristina if you want a more active cruise: it outscores AmaViola for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaViola if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaKristina for dining (7.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaKristina | AmaViola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 158 | 158 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 75 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 | $2,339 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaKristina leads on 1 of the ten, AmaViola on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaKristina
AmaKristina from AmaWaterways, which debuted in spring 2017, is a sister ship to the AmaViola and features some of the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel in operation.
Sailing now
19 cruises on sale, from $3,139.
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Questions
AmaKristina or AmaViola?
Which is bigger, AmaKristina or AmaViola?
They are the same size, 3,500 gross tons each. AmaKristina carries 158 passengers and AmaViola carries 158.
Which ship is newer, AmaKristina or AmaViola?
AmaKristina is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2016 for AmaViola.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 22.2 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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