AmaWaterways
AmaSonata
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $1,829
Ship comparison
AmaSonata vs S.S. Catherine
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2014. S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose AmaSonata if you want better-rated entertainment, a more family-friendly ship or a more active cruise: it outscores S.S. Catherine for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0), family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0) and active (8.9 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores AmaSonata for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.0) and it has a crew member for every 2.8 passengers (vs 3.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSonata | S.S. Catherine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 164 | 159 |
| Crew | 49 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.0 | 31.4 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 22 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 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. AmaSonata leads on 5 of the ten, S.S. Catherine on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaSonata
The 164-passenger AmaSonata offers all you've come to expect from upscale river cruise line AmaWaterways. Sister ship to AmaCerto, the AmaSonata features the line's signature "Twin Balconies" in most staterooms. The accommodations are spacious and measure 210 to 235 sq. ft., with four suites measuring 350 sq. ft.
Highlights
- All outside staterooms feature the distinctive "Twin Balcony" concept
- All staterooms have AmaWaterways' Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
- Multiple outdoor decks offering panoramic views
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $1,829.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
The sophisticated S.S. Catherine is a perfect fit for high-end Uniworld's award-winning collection of boutique river cruise ships. The vessel is named in honor of the legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve (the French starlet christened the ship on its inaugural voyage in 2014).
Highlights
- Feel like a starlet as you ply the Burgundy rivers of France like a Cannes celeb
- Make laps a daily routine in the splendor of the indoor swimming pool with an intricate mosaic tile backsplash
- Luxuriate in the Hermés bath products
- Fall in love with the water closet bidets.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
Questions
AmaSonata or S.S. Catherine?
Which is bigger, AmaSonata or S.S. Catherine?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaSonata. AmaSonata carries 164 passengers and S.S. Catherine carries 159.
Which ship is newer, AmaSonata or S.S. Catherine?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 22.0 on AmaSonata. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.3 on AmaSonata.
Which is better for families?
AmaSonata scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
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