AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,729
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs American Pride
American Cruise Lines
American Pride
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. American Pride is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 150 passengers, in service since 2012. American Pride has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaLyra if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 33.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.0) and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs none).
American Pride does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | American Pride | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2012 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,700 |
| Passengers | 148 | 150 |
| Crew | 41 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 3.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 (better) | 18.0 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 360 ft | 295 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 53 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,729 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Pride has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,729.
American Cruise Lines
American Pride
Designed to navigate the Columbia and Snake rivers of the Pacific Northwest, American Pride from American Cruise Lines takes you on a riverboat journey through nature, history and local culture. The ship holds up to 150 passengers.
Questions
AmaLyra or American Pride?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or American Pride?
AmaLyra is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,700 gross tons for American Pride. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and American Pride carries 150.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or American Pride?
American Pride is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2009 for AmaLyra.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLyra, with 33.8 gross tons per passenger against 18.0 on American Pride. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Pride, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaLyra.
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