AmaWaterways
AmaStella
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $1,939
Ship comparison
AmaStella vs Scenic Opal
Scenic
Scenic Opal
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaStella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Opal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaStella if you want more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has 22.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $1,939 (vs $3,577).
Choose Scenic Opal if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores AmaStella for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 78 cruises on sale (vs 22).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaStella | Scenic Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 156 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.4 (better) | 16.1 |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 22 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 145 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,939 (better) | $3,577 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaStella leads on 0 of the ten, Scenic Opal on 2, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaStella
AmaStella, sister ship to AmaSerena, is one of the more advanced vessels from AmaWaterways. The 158-passenger, luxuriously designed river cruise ship features connecting cabins, a higher percentage of balconies and new room configurations specifically designed with groups and multi-generational travelers in mind.
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $1,939.
Scenic
Scenic Opal
The luxury river ship Scenic Opal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. The 85-cabin ship features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Highlights
- Complimentary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Personal butler service
- Brand-new and launched in June 2015
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
AmaStella or Scenic Opal?
Which is bigger, AmaStella or Scenic Opal?
AmaStella is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Opal. AmaStella carries 156 passengers and Scenic Opal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaStella or Scenic Opal?
AmaStella is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Scenic Opal.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaStella, with 22.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Opal. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaStella, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Opal.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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