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AmaLilia
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose AmaLilia if you want more crew per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores AmaSintra for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose AmaSintra if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaLilia for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0), romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) and dining (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.
| AmaLilia | AmaSintra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Passengers | 72 | 102 |
| Crew | 62 | 38 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 (better) | 11.8 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 260 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 90 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 7 nights |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLilia leads on 3 of the ten, AmaSintra on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaLilia
AmaLilia began providing cruises along the majestic Nile River in April 2024 following the success of its sister ship, AmaDahlia, which debuted in fall 2021. With 72 passengers and 62 crew members, the new ship features a high crew to passenger ratio and an intimate setting.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale.
AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
Portugal and Spain continue to grow in popularity for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in Europe. AmaWaterways will add a new river ship for Douro River sailings when AmaSintra debuts in 2025.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale.
Questions
AmaLilia or AmaSintra?
Which is bigger, AmaLilia or AmaSintra?
AmaSintra is bigger at 1,200 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for AmaLilia. AmaLilia carries 72 passengers and AmaSintra carries 102.
Which ship is newer, AmaLilia or AmaSintra?
AmaSintra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2024 for AmaLilia.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLilia, with 13.9 gross tons per passenger against 11.8 on AmaSintra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLilia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaSintra.
Which is better for families?
AmaLilia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaSintra.
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