AmaWaterways
AmaSiena
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $1,829
Ship comparison
AmaSiena vs S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSiena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021. S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaSiena if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more crew per passenger: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want a more family-friendly ship, more space per passenger 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 and it has 32.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSiena | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 156 | 155 |
| 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 | 32.3 (better) |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,829 (better) | $2,999 |
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. Maria Theresa on 3, with 4 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.
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26 cruises on sale, from $1,829.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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Questions
AmaSiena or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, AmaSiena or S.S. Maria Theresa?
S.S. Maria Theresa is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaSiena. AmaSiena carries 156 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, AmaSiena or S.S. Maria Theresa?
AmaSiena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2015 for S.S. Maria Theresa.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with 32.3 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. Maria Theresa.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Maria Theresa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for AmaSiena.
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