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AmaReina vs AmaSonata

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaReina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2014. AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose AmaReina if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaSonata for staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

AmaSonata does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

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AmaReinaAmaSonata
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2014 2014
Gross tonnage 3,600 3,600
Passengers 162 164
Crew 51 49
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 (better) 3.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.2 (better) 22.0
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed 13 mph 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 20 22
Upcoming sailings 95 95
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,829 $1,829

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaReina leads on 1 of the ten, AmaSonata on 0, with 9 level.

  • Active AmaReina: 8.9 AmaSonata: 8.9
  • Adventure & nature AmaReina: 5.0 AmaSonata: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaReina: 8.0 AmaSonata: 8.0
  • Dining AmaReina: 7.9 AmaSonata: 7.9
  • Entertainment AmaReina: 7.8 AmaSonata: 7.8
  • Family friendly AmaReina: 2.0 AmaSonata: 2.0
  • Party AmaReina: 5.0 AmaSonata: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaReina: 9.0 AmaSonata: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaReina: 2.0 AmaSonata: 2.0
  • Staterooms AmaReina: 10.0 AmaSonata: 9.0

AmaWaterways

AmaSonata

The 164-passenger AmaSonata offers all you've come to expect from upscale river cruise line AmaWaterways. Sister ship to AmaCerto, the AmaSonata features the line's signature "Twin Balconies" in most staterooms. The accommodations are spacious and measure 210 to 235 sq. ft., with four suites measuring 350 sq. ft.

Highlights

  • All outside staterooms feature the distinctive "Twin Balcony" concept
  • All staterooms have AmaWaterways' Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
  • Multiple outdoor decks offering panoramic views

Sailing now

22 cruises on sale, from $1,829.

Questions

AmaReina or AmaSonata?

Which is bigger, AmaReina or AmaSonata?

They are the same size, 3,600 gross tons each. AmaReina carries 162 passengers and AmaSonata carries 164.

Which ship is newer, AmaReina or AmaSonata?

Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaReina, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 22.0 on AmaSonata. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

AmaReina, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on AmaSonata.

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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