Cruiseable Plan my cruise

Ship comparison

AmaReina vs Scenic Jewel

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaReina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012.

Choose AmaReina if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or more space per passenger: it outscores Scenic Jewel for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).

Choose Scenic Jewel if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaReina 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.

AmaReinaScenic Jewel
Cruise line AmaWaterways Scenic
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2014 (better) 2012
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2019
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 444 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 (better) 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 21 26
Upcoming sailings 96 53
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7–23 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,577

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaReina leads on 4 of the ten, Scenic Jewel on 3, with 3 level.

  • Active AmaReina: 8.9 Scenic Jewel: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaReina: 5.0 Scenic Jewel: 7.0
  • Cultural AmaReina: 8.0 Scenic Jewel: 6.0
  • Dining AmaReina: 7.9 Scenic Jewel: 8.0
  • Entertainment AmaReina: 7.8 Scenic Jewel: 4.0
  • Family friendly AmaReina: 2.0 Scenic Jewel: 2.0
  • Party AmaReina: 5.0 Scenic Jewel: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaReina: 9.0 Scenic Jewel: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaReina: 2.0 Scenic Jewel: 6.0
  • Staterooms AmaReina: 10.0 Scenic Jewel: 10.0

Scenic

Scenic Jewel

Scenic Jewel from the luxury cruise line Scenic voyages along the Rhine River, to such destinations as Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and smaller river towns. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.

Highlights

  • Balconies convert to all-weather "Sun Lounges" so you never miss a good view
  • Deluxe Balcony Suites with additional space & privacy
  • Scenic Cruises' signature all-inclusive pricing, including tips

Sailing now

26 cruises on sale, from $3,577.

Questions

AmaReina or Scenic Jewel?

Which is bigger, AmaReina or Scenic Jewel?

AmaReina is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jewel. AmaReina carries 162 passengers and Scenic Jewel carries 169.

Which ship is newer, AmaReina or Scenic Jewel?

AmaReina is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2012 for Scenic Jewel.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaReina, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jewel. 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 Scenic Jewel.

Which is better for families?

They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.

Still deciding?

Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing

Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about AmaReina, Scenic Jewel or a ship that suits you better.

Plan my cruise

Compare different ships