AmaWaterways
AmaLilia
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $5,849
Ship comparison
AmaLilia vs Wilderness Explorer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Explorer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLilia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 72 passengers, in service since 2024. Wilderness Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 74 passengers, in service since 1976.
Choose AmaLilia if you want more crew per passenger, more culture or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Wilderness Explorer for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.8).
Choose Wilderness Explorer if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores AmaLilia for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and active (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLilia | Wilderness Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 1976 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 910 |
| Passengers | 72 | 74 |
| Crew | 62 | 26 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.9 (better) | 12.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 186 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 74 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,849 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLilia leads on 4 of the ten, Wilderness Explorer on 4, with 2 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Explorer
To complement the wild, natural surroundings of Wilderness Explorer from Un-Cruise Adventures, the interior of the 74-guest expedition ship has been designed with a Pacific Northwest feel, including the nautical-themed main lounge.
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Questions
AmaLilia or Wilderness Explorer?
Which is bigger, AmaLilia or Wilderness Explorer?
AmaLilia is bigger at 1,000 gross tons, against 910 gross tons for Wilderness Explorer. AmaLilia carries 72 passengers and Wilderness Explorer carries 74.
Which ship is newer, AmaLilia or Wilderness Explorer?
AmaLilia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 1976 for Wilderness Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLilia, with 13.9 gross tons per passenger against 12.3 on Wilderness Explorer. 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 2.8 on Wilderness Explorer.
Which is better for families?
Wilderness Explorer scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for AmaLilia.
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