AmaWaterways
AmaMagna
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $3,089
Ship comparison
AmaMagna vs AmaSerena
AmaWaterways
AmaSerena
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $2,239
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaMagna is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 196 passengers, in service since 2019. AmaSerena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaMagna if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaSerena for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 25.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.0).
Choose AmaSerena if you want better-rated staterooms, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaMagna for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0), active (8.9 vs 7.0) and family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaMagna | AmaSerena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 196 | 164 |
| Crew | 70 | 49 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.5 (better) | 22.0 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 28 |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,089 | $2,239 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaMagna leads on 2 of the ten, AmaSerena on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaMagna
Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna — launched in May 2019 — will turn heads not just because of its break-the-mold design. The ship devotes more than half its staterooms to luxury suites.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $3,089.
AmaWaterways
AmaSerena
The 164-passenger AmaSerena features spacious staterooms with the AmaWaterways' signature twin balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms featuring twin balconies
- All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and a music library
- Heated pool with swim-up bar
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $2,239.
Questions
AmaMagna or AmaSerena?
Which is bigger, AmaMagna or AmaSerena?
AmaMagna is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaSerena. AmaMagna carries 196 passengers and AmaSerena carries 164.
Which ship is newer, AmaMagna or AmaSerena?
AmaMagna is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2015 for AmaSerena.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaMagna, with 25.5 gross tons per passenger against 22.0 on AmaSerena. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaMagna, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.3 on AmaSerena.
Which is better for families?
AmaSerena scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for AmaMagna.
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