AmaWaterways
AmaReina
- Cruises
- 20
- From
- $1,829
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaReina is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2014. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose AmaReina if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Flyer for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores AmaReina for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaReina | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 162 | 170 |
| Crew | 51 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $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 5 of the ten, Star Flyer on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaReina
Sailing now
20 cruises on sale, from $1,829.
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Questions
AmaReina or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, AmaReina or Star Flyer?
AmaReina is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. AmaReina carries 162 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, AmaReina or Star Flyer?
AmaReina is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaReina, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.2 on AmaReina.
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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