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AmaLyra vs AmaMaria

AmaWaterways

AmaLyra

Cruises
10
From
$2,729

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. AmaMaria is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 152 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. AmaMaria has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaMaria if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2009) and it has a crew member for every 3.0 passengers (vs 3.6).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaLyraAmaMaria
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009 2028 (better)
Gross tonnage 5,000 —
Passengers 148 152
Crew 41 51
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.6 3.0 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 33.8 —
Cabins — 76
Decks 4 4
Length 360 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft —
Speed 17 mph —
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 —
Cruises on sale 10 11
Upcoming sailings 91 39
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7 to 14 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,729 (better) $3,139

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

AmaMaria has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active AmaLyra: 8.9
  • Adventure & nature AmaLyra: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaLyra: 8.0
  • Dining AmaLyra: 7.9
  • Entertainment AmaLyra: 7.8
  • Family friendly AmaLyra: 2.0
  • Party AmaLyra: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaLyra: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaLyra: 2.0
  • Staterooms AmaLyra: 10.0

AmaWaterways

AmaLyra

Indoors, striking contemporary artwork is a hallmark of this luxurious AmaWaterways vessel. Outdoors, passengers can marvel at ever-changing scenery from a reclining wooden lounge chair on the Sun Deck, not far from an inviting outdoor whirlpool.

Highlights

  • Complimentary and unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
  • Classic dishes and regionally-inspired cuisine made with fresh locally-sourced ingredients
  • Daily excursions with expert guides and personal audio headsets
  • Sun Deck with lounge chairs offering panoramic views

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