AmaWaterways
AmaMelodia
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $3,299
Ship comparison
AmaMelodia vs Ganges Voyager II
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaMelodia is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 64 passengers, in service since 2025. Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2016. AmaMelodia has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaMelodia if you want better-rated staterooms, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for staterooms (8.5 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,299 (vs $6,549).
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaMelodia for family friendly (5.0 vs 3.0), active (9.0 vs 7.5) and adventure & nature (9.0 vs 7.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaMelodia | Ganges Voyager II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 64 | 56 |
| Crew | 30 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 17.9 |
| Cabins | — | 28 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 223 ft | 185 ft |
| Beam | 43 ft | 41 ft |
| Speed | 10 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 56 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 12 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,299 (better) | $6,549 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaMelodia leads on 3 of the ten, Ganges Voyager II on 7.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaMelodia
When it launches in the summer of 2025, AmaMelodia will be the second major river ship designed to sail on the Magdalena River in Colombia, following the 2024 launch of AmaMagdalena.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
One of only two luxury river cruise ships sailing on India's Ganges River, Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers in 28 suites and staterooms from the capital of New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Highlights
- On-board cultural entertainment such as traditional sitar music, a Bollywood-style song and dance show and more
- Complimentary local beers and soft drinks
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $6,549.
Questions
AmaMelodia or Ganges Voyager II?
Which ship is newer, AmaMelodia or Ganges Voyager II?
AmaMelodia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2016 for Ganges Voyager II.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ganges Voyager II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.1 on AmaMelodia.
Which is better for families?
Ganges Voyager II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 3.0 for AmaMelodia.
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