AmaWaterways
AmaSonata
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $1,829
Ship comparison
AmaSonata vs Vidanta Elegant
Vidanta World
Vidanta Elegant
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSonata is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2014. Vidanta Elegant is an intimate Vidanta World ship carrying 162 passengers. Vidanta Elegant has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Vidanta Elegant if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 95.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.0) and it has 47 cruises on sale (vs 22).
AmaSonata does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSonata | Vidanta Elegant | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Vidanta World |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 15,396 |
| Passengers | 164 | 162 |
| Crew | 49 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.0 | 95.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 443 ft | 494 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 68 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 22 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | 54 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 6 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,829 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Vidanta Elegant has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Vidanta World
Vidanta Elegant
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale.
Questions
AmaSonata or Vidanta Elegant?
Which is bigger, AmaSonata or Vidanta Elegant?
Vidanta Elegant is bigger at 15,396 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaSonata. AmaSonata carries 164 passengers and Vidanta Elegant carries 162.
Which has more space per passenger?
Vidanta Elegant, with 95.0 gross tons per passenger against 22.0 on AmaSonata. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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