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AmaVenita vs AmaViola

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016.

Choose AmaVenita if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more culture: it outscores AmaViola for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,429 (vs $2,339).

Choose AmaViola if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores AmaVenita for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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AmaVenitaAmaViola
Cruise line AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 2016 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,600 3,500
Passengers 162 158
Crew 51 51
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 3.1 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.2 22.2
Cabins 81 —
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed — 8 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 29 29
Upcoming sailings 106 92
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 to 11 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,429 (better) $2,339

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVenita leads on 2 of the ten, AmaViola on 2, with 6 level.

  • Active AmaVenita: 8.0 AmaViola: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaVenita: 5.0 AmaViola: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaVenita: 8.0 AmaViola: 7.0
  • Dining AmaVenita: 7.0 AmaViola: 7.0
  • Entertainment AmaVenita: 5.0 AmaViola: 6.0
  • Family friendly AmaVenita: 5.0 AmaViola: 5.0
  • Party AmaVenita: 5.0 AmaViola: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaVenita: 7.0 AmaViola: 7.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaVenita: 5.0 AmaViola: 6.0
  • Staterooms AmaVenita: 7.0 AmaViola: 7.0

Questions

AmaVenita or AmaViola?

Which is bigger, AmaVenita or AmaViola?

AmaVenita is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaViola. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and AmaViola carries 158.

Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or AmaViola?

AmaViola is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for AmaVenita.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 22.2 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

AmaViola, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.2 on AmaVenita.

Which is better for families?

They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.

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