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The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. Scenic Spirit is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 68 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Spirit has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaLilia if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Scenic Spirit for active (9.0 vs 7.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Choose Scenic Spirit if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaLilia for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) 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 | Scenic Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | — |
| Passengers | 72 | 68 |
| Crew | 62 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 236 ft | 279 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | — |
| Speed | 10 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 23 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 10–27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $6,059 |
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, Scenic Spirit on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- 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.
Scenic
Scenic Spirit
Scenic's luxury river cruise ship Scenic Spirit features upscale cruising in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos along the Mekong River as well as to Halong Bay, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) and other exotic locations.
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $6,059.
Questions
AmaLilia or Scenic Spirit?
Which ship is newer, AmaLilia or Scenic Spirit?
AmaLilia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Scenic Spirit.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLilia, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Scenic Spirit.
Which is better for families?
AmaLilia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Scenic Spirit.
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