AmaWaterways
AmaPrima
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $2,039
Ship comparison
AmaPrima vs Scenic Jasper
Scenic
Scenic Jasper
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaPrima is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaPrima if you want better-rated entertainment, more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Jasper for entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,039 (vs $3,577).
Choose Scenic Jasper if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores AmaPrima for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 81 cruises on sale (vs 32).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaPrima | Scenic Jasper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2015 (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 | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 161 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,039 (better) | $3,577 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaPrima leads on 3 of the ten, Scenic Jasper on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaPrima
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $2,039.
Scenic
Scenic Jasper
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
AmaPrima or Scenic Jasper?
Which is bigger, AmaPrima or Scenic Jasper?
AmaPrima is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jasper. AmaPrima carries 162 passengers and Scenic Jasper carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaPrima or Scenic Jasper?
Scenic Jasper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2013 for AmaPrima.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaPrima, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jasper. 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 Jasper.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Jasper scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaPrima.
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