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AmaSerena vs AmaSonata

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaSerena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose AmaSerena if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaSonata for romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose AmaSonata if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $1,829 (vs $2,239).

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Specifications

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AmaSerenaAmaSonata
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2014
Gross tonnage 3,600 3,600
Passengers 164 164
Crew 49 49
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.3 3.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.0 22.0
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed 13 mph 13 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 9 / 10 (better)
Cruises on sale 28 22
Upcoming sailings 94 95
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,239 $1,829 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaSerena leads on 2 of the ten, AmaSonata on 0, with 8 level.

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

AmaWaterways

AmaSerena

The 164-passenger AmaSerena features spacious staterooms with the AmaWaterways' signature twin balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.

Highlights

  • Spacious staterooms featuring twin balconies
  • All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and a music library
  • Heated pool with swim-up bar

Sailing now

28 cruises on sale, from $2,239.

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

AmaSerena or AmaSonata?

Which is bigger, AmaSerena or AmaSonata?

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

Which ship is newer, AmaSerena or AmaSonata?

AmaSerena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for AmaSonata.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 22.0 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers.

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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