AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,729
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose AmaLyra if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores S.S. Beatrice for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores AmaLyra for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 2.0), family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | S.S. Beatrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 148 | 152 |
| Crew | 41 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 (better) | 32.9 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 360 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,729 (better) | $2,949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLyra leads on 3 of the ten, S.S. Beatrice on 5, with 2 level.
- 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.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises calls S.S. Beatrice a Super Ship, the first of its vessels to be converted into a signature class of its own, featuring modern technology and features such as a grand central staircase made of nickel and black iron.
Highlights
- All-inclusive fare covers food, drink, tours, Wi-Fi and gratuities
- Regional-based menus using locally purchased produce along the river
- Local entertainers brought on board at various points to demonstrate regional traditions, culture, music and dance
- Exclusive land-based events included in the fare, such as a private classical concert in a palace in Vienna
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $2,949.
Questions
AmaLyra or S.S. Beatrice?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or S.S. Beatrice?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and S.S. Beatrice carries 152.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or S.S. Beatrice?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2009.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLyra, with 33.8 gross tons per passenger against 32.9 on S.S. Beatrice. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaLyra.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Beatrice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaLyra.
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