AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose AmaLea if you want a lower starting fare or a newer ship: its cruises start from $1,629 (vs $2,949) and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2009).
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaLea for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 32.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLea | S.S. Beatrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 158 | 152 |
| 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 | 32.9 (better) |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $2,949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLea leads on 0 of the ten, S.S. Beatrice on 8, 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.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises calls S.S. Beatrice a Super Ship, the first of its vessels to be converted into a signature class of its own, featuring modern technology and features such as a grand central staircase made of nickel and black iron.
Highlights
- All-inclusive fare covers food, drink, tours, Wi-Fi and gratuities
- Regional-based menus using locally purchased produce along the river
- Local entertainers brought on board at various points to demonstrate regional traditions, culture, music and dance
- Exclusive land-based events included in the fare, such as a private classical concert in a palace in Vienna
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $2,949.
Questions
AmaLea or S.S. Beatrice?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or S.S. Beatrice?
S.S. Beatrice is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,602 gross tons for AmaLea. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and S.S. Beatrice carries 152.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or S.S. Beatrice?
AmaLea is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 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. Beatrice, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaLea.
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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