AmaWaterways
AmaSiena
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $1,829
Ship comparison
AmaSiena vs Wind Spirit
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
- Cruises
- 80
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSiena is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2021. Wind Spirit is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1988.
Choose AmaSiena if you want a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Wind Spirit for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 1988).
Choose Wind Spirit if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaSiena for active (8.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 38.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSiena | Wind Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 1988 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,736 |
| Passengers | 156 | 148 |
| Crew | 78 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.4 | 38.8 (better) |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 80 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 3 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,829 | $1,100 (better) |
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, Wind Spirit on 5, with 3 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.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
Sailing now
80 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
AmaSiena or Wind Spirit?
Which is bigger, AmaSiena or Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit is bigger at 5,736 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaSiena. AmaSiena carries 156 passengers and Wind Spirit carries 148.
Which ship is newer, AmaSiena or Wind Spirit?
AmaSiena is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 1988 for Wind Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Spirit, with 38.8 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?
Wind Spirit, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.0 on AmaSiena.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10.
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