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AmaRudi vs AmaSonata

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaRudi is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 196 passengers. AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2014. AmaRudi has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaRudi if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 2.8 passengers (vs 3.3).

Choose AmaSonata if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $1,829 (vs $2,889).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaRudiAmaSonata
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted — 2014
Gross tonnage — 3,600
Passengers 196 164
Crew 70 49
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.8 (better) 3.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier — 22.0
Decks — 4
Length — 443 ft
Beam — 38 ft
Speed — 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 — 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 19 22
Upcoming sailings 85 95
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,889 $1,829 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

AmaRudi has no Bliss scores yet.

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

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