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AmaSiena vs S.S. Antoinette

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaSiena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021. S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011.

Choose AmaSiena if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for party (5.0 vs 0.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaSiena for family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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AmaSienaS.S. Antoinette
Cruise line AmaWaterways Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2021 (better) 2011
Gross tonnage 3,500 3,963
Passengers 156 154
Crew 78 57
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.0 (better) 2.7
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.4 25.7 (better)
Cabins 78 —
Decks 4 3
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed — 9 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 — 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 26 9
Upcoming sailings 88 75
Cruise lengths 7 to 11 nights 7 to 10 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,829 (better) $3,499

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaSiena leads on 3 of the ten, S.S. Antoinette on 3, with 4 level.

  • Active AmaSiena: 5.0 S.S. Antoinette: 5.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaSiena: 5.0 S.S. Antoinette: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaSiena: 8.0 S.S. Antoinette: 8.0
  • Dining AmaSiena: 7.0 S.S. Antoinette: 7.0
  • Entertainment AmaSiena: 6.0 S.S. Antoinette: 4.0
  • Family friendly AmaSiena: 1.0 S.S. Antoinette: 2.0
  • Party AmaSiena: 5.0 S.S. Antoinette: 0.0
  • Romantic AmaSiena: 7.0 S.S. Antoinette: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaSiena: 7.0 S.S. Antoinette: 5.0
  • Staterooms AmaSiena: 7.0 S.S. Antoinette: 8.0

Uniworld River Cruises

S.S. Antoinette

Cruising on Uniworld River Cruises' S.S. Antoinette during a Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine River still stands out as one of my favorite cruise experiences. What impressed me most was the seamless delivery of service that started at embarkation and ended when I said farewell on the last morning of the cruise.

Highlights

  • 24-hour reception service
  • 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Sailing now

9 cruises on sale, from $3,499.

Questions

AmaSiena or S.S. Antoinette?

Which is bigger, AmaSiena or S.S. Antoinette?

S.S. Antoinette is bigger at 3,963 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaSiena. AmaSiena carries 156 passengers and S.S. Antoinette carries 154.

Which ship is newer, AmaSiena or S.S. Antoinette?

AmaSiena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2011 for S.S. Antoinette.

Which has more space per passenger?

S.S. Antoinette, with 25.7 gross tons per passenger against 22.4 on AmaSiena. 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 2.7 on S.S. Antoinette.

Which is better for families?

S.S. Antoinette scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for AmaSiena.

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