AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs S.S. Antoinette
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $3,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose AmaLea if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,629 (vs $3,499).
Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaLea for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLea | S.S. Antoinette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 3,963 |
| Passengers | 158 | 154 |
| Crew | 51 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.8 | 25.7 (better) |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $3,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLea leads on 5 of the ten, S.S. Antoinette on 1, with 4 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.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
Cruising on Uniworld River Cruises' S.S. Antoinette during a Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine River still stands out as one of my favorite cruise experiences. What impressed me most was the seamless delivery of service that started at embarkation and ended when I said farewell on the last morning of the cruise.
Highlights
- 24-hour reception service
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
Questions
AmaLea or S.S. Antoinette?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or S.S. Antoinette?
S.S. Antoinette is bigger at 3,963 gross tons, against 3,602 gross tons for AmaLea. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and S.S. Antoinette carries 154.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or S.S. Antoinette?
AmaLea is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2011 for S.S. Antoinette.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Antoinette, with 25.7 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?
S.S. Antoinette, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaLea.
Which is better for families?
AmaLea scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for S.S. Antoinette.
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