AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs Avalon View
Avalon Waterways
Avalon View
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $2,868
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. Avalon View is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose AmaLea if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it outscores Avalon View for dining (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.9) and its cruises start from $1,629 (vs $2,868).
Choose Avalon View if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaLea for spa & fitness (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.
| AmaLea | Avalon View | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 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 | 22.8 (better) | 16.9 |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 19 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 4–9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $2,868 |
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, Avalon View on 2, with 6 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 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
19 cruises on sale, from $2,868.
Questions
AmaLea or Avalon View?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or Avalon View?
AmaLea is bigger at 3,602 gross tons, against 2,775 gross tons for Avalon View. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and Avalon View carries 164.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or Avalon View?
Avalon View is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for AmaLea.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLea, with 22.8 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?
AmaLea, 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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