AmaWaterways
AmaPrima
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $2,799
Ship comparison
AmaPrima vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,622
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaPrima is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2012. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose AmaPrima if you want better-rated entertainment, more space per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Jade for entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0) and active (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Jade if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaPrima for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaPrima | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 162 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 35 | 33 |
| Upcoming sailings | 89 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,799 (better) | $4,622 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaPrima leads on 5 of the ten, Scenic Jade on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaPrima
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35 cruises on sale, from $2,799.
Scenic
Scenic Jade
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Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
33 cruises on sale, from $4,622.
Questions
AmaPrima or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, AmaPrima or Scenic Jade?
AmaPrima is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. AmaPrima carries 162 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaPrima or Scenic Jade?
Scenic Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2012 for AmaPrima.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaPrima, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaPrima, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jade.
Which is better for families?
AmaPrima scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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