AmaWaterways
AmaSiena
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $1,829
Ship comparison
AmaSiena vs AmaViola
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,339
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSiena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021. AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaSiena if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more culture: it outscores AmaViola for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 3.1).
Choose AmaViola if you want a more family-friendly ship or a more active cruise: it outscores AmaSiena for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0) and active (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.
| AmaSiena | AmaViola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | AmaWaterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 156 | 158 |
| Crew | 78 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.4 (better) | 22.2 |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,829 (better) | $2,339 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaSiena leads on 2 of the ten, AmaViola on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaSiena
The elegant 156-passenger AmaSiena, launched in August 2021 from AmaWaterways, is a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind and take in the passing sights.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $1,829.
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Questions
AmaSiena or AmaViola?
Which is bigger, AmaSiena or AmaViola?
They are the same size, 3,500 gross tons each. AmaSiena carries 156 passengers and AmaViola carries 158.
Which ship is newer, AmaSiena or AmaViola?
AmaSiena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2016 for AmaViola.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaSiena, with 22.4 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaViola. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaSiena, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaViola.
Which is better for families?
AmaViola scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for AmaSiena.
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