AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,729
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs Wind Spirit
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
- Cruises
- 80
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2009. Wind Spirit is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1988.
Choose AmaLyra if you want better-rated staterooms, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Wind Spirit for staterooms (10.0 vs 6.5) and family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 1988).
Choose Wind Spirit if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaLyra for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | Wind Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 1988 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,736 |
| Passengers | 148 | 148 |
| Crew | 41 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 | 38.8 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 80 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 3 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,729 | $1,100 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLyra leads on 5 of the ten, Wind Spirit on 3, 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.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
Sailing now
80 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
AmaLyra or Wind Spirit?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit is bigger at 5,736 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for AmaLyra. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and Wind Spirit carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or Wind Spirit?
AmaLyra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 1988 for Wind Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Spirit, with 38.8 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?
Wind Spirit, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaLyra.
Which is better for families?
AmaLyra scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Wind Spirit.
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