AmaWaterways
AmaKristina
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $3,139
Ship comparison
AmaKristina vs Avalon View
Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $2,993
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaKristina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2017. Avalon View is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose AmaKristina if you want more space per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon View for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.9).
Choose Avalon View if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaKristina for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaKristina | Avalon View | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 2,775 |
| Passengers | 158 | 164 |
| Crew | 51 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 (better) | 16.9 |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 19 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 75 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 4 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 | $2,993 (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, Avalon View on 3, with 6 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.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
The newest entrant in Avalon Waterways’ class of “suite ships,” Avalon View debuted in April 2022 and offers a series of sublime sailings on the Danube River.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $2,993.
Questions
AmaKristina or Avalon View?
Which is bigger, AmaKristina or Avalon View?
AmaKristina is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 2,775 gross tons for Avalon View. AmaKristina carries 158 passengers and Avalon View carries 164.
Which ship is newer, AmaKristina or Avalon View?
Avalon View is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2017 for AmaKristina.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaKristina, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.9 on Avalon View. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaKristina, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon View.
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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