AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs Avalon Artistry II
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,276
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. Avalon Artistry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose AmaLea if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Artistry II for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,629 (vs $4,276).
Choose Avalon Artistry II if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaLea for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLea | Avalon Artistry II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 158 | 128 |
| Crew | 51 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.8 | 39.1 (better) |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 251 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $4,276 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLea leads on 4 of the ten, Avalon Artistry II on 3, with 3 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
17 cruises on sale, from $1,629.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Artistry II.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,276.
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9 Night Bonjour Bordeaux Chateaux Wineries and Charming Villages with 2 Nights in Paris and Land Tour
$5,529
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10 Night Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London and Land Tour
$4,450
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Questions
AmaLea or Avalon Artistry II?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or Avalon Artistry II?
Avalon Artistry II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,602 gross tons for AmaLea. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and Avalon Artistry II carries 128.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or Avalon Artistry II?
AmaLea is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2012 for Avalon Artistry II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 22.8 on AmaLea. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLea, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Artistry II.
Which is better for families?
AmaLea scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Artistry II.
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