AmaWaterways
AmaLyra
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $2,649
Ship comparison
AmaLyra vs Wind Star
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $3,148
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLyra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 2008. Wind Star is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1986.
Choose AmaLyra if you want better-rated staterooms or a newer ship: it outscores Wind Star for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 1986).
Choose Wind Star 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 (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 3.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaLyra | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 1986 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,307 |
| Passengers | 148 | 148 |
| Crew | 41 | 101 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 1.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.8 | 35.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,649 (better) | $3,148 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLyra leads on 4 of the ten, Wind Star on 3, with 3 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
11 cruises on sale, from $2,649.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
Sailing on any of the trio of petite four-masted tall sail ships from Windstar Cruises is like living a fantasy — especially when you cruise in French Polynesia or any other tropical paradise.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style casino
- Access to a variety of sports equipment, including water skis and snorkeling gear
- Spa treatments in the onboard WindSpa
- All staterooms feature ocean views
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $3,148.
Questions
AmaLyra or Wind Star?
Which is bigger, AmaLyra or Wind Star?
Wind Star is bigger at 5,307 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for AmaLyra. AmaLyra carries 148 passengers and Wind Star carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaLyra or Wind Star?
AmaLyra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 1986 for Wind Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Star, with 35.9 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?
Wind Star, with one crew member for every 1.5 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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