AmaWaterways
AmaSonata
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $2,799
Ship comparison
AmaSonata vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaSonata if you want better-rated entertainment, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Scenic Amber for entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0), romantic (9.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores AmaSonata for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 44 cruises on sale (vs 22).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSonata | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 164 | 169 |
| Crew | 49 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.0 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 22 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,799 (better) | $3,820 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaSonata leads on 4 of the ten, Scenic Amber on 3, 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 $2,799.
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
AmaSonata or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, AmaSonata or Scenic Amber?
AmaSonata is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. AmaSonata carries 164 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaSonata or Scenic Amber?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for AmaSonata.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaSonata, with 22.0 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on AmaSonata.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Amber scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaSonata.
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