AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs AmaStella
AmaWaterways
AmaStella
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $1,939
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. AmaStella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaLea if you want more culture: it outscores AmaStella for cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose AmaStella if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores AmaLea for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0), family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (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.
| AmaLea | AmaStella | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 158 | 156 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.8 (better) | 22.4 |
| Cabins | 79 | 78 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 22 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $1,939 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLea leads on 2 of the ten, AmaStella on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaLea
The AmaLea, which debuted in 2018, is a sister ship to AmaKristina and was touted by AmaWaterways at the time as having "the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation." Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure 210 to 235 square feet, with four suites measuring 350 square feet.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $1,629.
AmaWaterways
AmaStella
AmaStella, sister ship to AmaSerena, is one of the more advanced vessels from AmaWaterways. The 158-passenger, luxuriously designed river cruise ship features connecting cabins, a higher percentage of balconies and new room configurations specifically designed with groups and multi-generational travelers in mind.
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $1,939.
Questions
AmaLea or AmaStella?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or AmaStella?
AmaLea is bigger at 3,602 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaStella. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and AmaStella carries 156.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or AmaStella?
AmaLea is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for AmaStella.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLea, with 22.8 gross tons per passenger against 22.4 on AmaStella. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers.
Which is better for families?
AmaStella scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for AmaLea.
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