AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $1,429
The verdict
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.
Side by side
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| AmaVenita | AmaViola | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
AmaWaterways
29 cruises on sale, from $1,429.
AmaWaterways
AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Questions
AmaVenita is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaViola. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and AmaViola carries 158.
AmaViola is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for AmaVenita.
They are level at 22.2 gross tons per passenger.
AmaViola, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.2 on AmaVenita.
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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