AmaWaterways
AmaLusa
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $3,139
Ship comparison
AmaLusa vs SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLusa is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000. AmaLusa has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaLusa if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores SeaDream I for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2000).
Choose SeaDream I if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaLusa for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLusa | SeaDream I | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2028 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 102 | 112 |
| Crew | 38 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 38.0 |
| Cabins | 51 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 260 ft | 345 ft |
| Beam | — | 47 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 41 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,139 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLusa leads on 5 of the ten, SeaDream I on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaLusa
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $3,139.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.
Highlights
- World-class dining options with open seating for meals
- Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
- Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more
Questions
AmaLusa or SeaDream I?
Which has more crew per passenger?
SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaLusa.
Which is better for families?
SeaDream I scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaLusa.
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