AmaWaterways
AmaLucia
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $1,739
Ship comparison
AmaLucia vs S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLucia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021. S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaLucia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaLucia if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $1,739 (vs $2,999), its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2015) and it has 27 cruises on sale (vs 6).
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want more space per passenger: it has 32.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLucia | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 156 | 155 |
| Crew | 51 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.4 | 32.3 (better) |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,739 (better) | $2,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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AmaLucia has no Bliss scores yet.
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AmaWaterways
AmaLucia
The elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia, which launched in summer 2021, is a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $1,739.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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Questions
AmaLucia or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, AmaLucia or S.S. Maria Theresa?
S.S. Maria Theresa is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaLucia. AmaLucia carries 156 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, AmaLucia or S.S. Maria Theresa?
AmaLucia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2015 for S.S. Maria Theresa.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with 32.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.4 on AmaLucia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaLucia.
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