AmaWaterways
AmaLilia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
Ship comparison
AmaLilia vs Ganges Voyager II
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaLilia if you want better-rated staterooms, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.6) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want more adventure and nature, more space per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaLilia for adventure & nature (9.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 17.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLilia | Ganges Voyager II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 72 | 56 |
| Crew | 62 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 | 17.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 28 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 236 ft | 185 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 41 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 74 | 56 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 12 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 (better) | $6,549 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLilia leads on 1 of the ten, Ganges Voyager II on 3, with 6 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, from $5,849.
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
One of only two luxury river cruise ships sailing on India's Ganges River, Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers in 28 suites and staterooms from the capital of New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Highlights
- On-board cultural entertainment such as traditional sitar music, a Bollywood-style song and dance show and more
- Complimentary local beers and soft drinks
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $6,549.
Questions
AmaLilia or Ganges Voyager II?
Which is bigger, AmaLilia or Ganges Voyager II?
They are the same size, 1,000 gross tons each. AmaLilia carries 72 passengers and Ganges Voyager II carries 56.
Which ship is newer, AmaLilia or Ganges Voyager II?
AmaLilia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Ganges Voyager II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ganges Voyager II, with 17.9 gross tons per passenger against 13.9 on AmaLilia. 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 1.6 on Ganges Voyager II.
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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