AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,729
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs S.S. Bon Voyage
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Bon Voyage
- Cruises
- 1
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose AmaLyra if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or more cruises to choose from: it outscores S.S. Bon Voyage for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs 1).
Choose S.S. Bon Voyage if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaLyra for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and dining (9.0 vs 7.9) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | S.S. Bon Voyage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 148 | 132 |
| Crew | 41 | 41 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 | 37.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 1 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 63 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,729 (better) | $3,299 |
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. Bon Voyage on 2, with 5 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. Bon Voyage
One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.
Highlights
- Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
- An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
- Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more
Sailing now
1 cruise on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
AmaLyra or S.S. Bon Voyage?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or S.S. Bon Voyage?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or S.S. Bon Voyage?
AmaLyra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2006 for S.S. Bon Voyage.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Bon Voyage, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 33.8 on AmaLyra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Bon Voyage, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaLyra.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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