AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaSintra vs SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025. SeaDream II is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 110 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose AmaSintra if you want more culture, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores SeaDream II for cultural (8.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2001).
Choose SeaDream II if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaSintra for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 38.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.8) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSintra | SeaDream II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,200 | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 102 | 110 |
| Crew | 38 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 11.8 | 38.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 260 ft | 355 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 47 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,829 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaSintra leads on 5 of the ten, SeaDream II on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
Portugal and Spain continue to grow in popularity for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in Europe. AmaWaterways will add a new river ship for Douro River sailings when AmaSintra debuts in 2025.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $2,829.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club's luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience.
Highlights
- Retractable marina offers water sports right from the ship
- A variety of dining options with open seating at meals
- Luxury, yacht-like accommodations and amenities
- State-of-the-art golf simulator
Questions
AmaSintra or SeaDream II?
Which is bigger, AmaSintra or SeaDream II?
SeaDream II is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 1,200 gross tons for AmaSintra. AmaSintra carries 102 passengers and SeaDream II carries 110.
Which ship is newer, AmaSintra or SeaDream II?
AmaSintra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2001 for SeaDream II.
Which has more space per passenger?
SeaDream II, with 38.7 gross tons per passenger against 11.8 on AmaSintra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
SeaDream II, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on AmaSintra.
Which is better for families?
SeaDream II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaSintra.
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