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AmaVenita vs Scenic Jasper

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.

Choose AmaVenita if you want a lower starting fare, more space per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Jasper for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $1,429 (vs $3,577) and it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).

Choose Scenic Jasper if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaVenita for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Side by side

Specifications

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AmaVenitaScenic Jasper
Cruise line AmaWaterways Scenic
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 2015
Gross tonnage 3,600 2,721
Passengers 162 169
Crew 51 51
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 (better) 3.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.2 (better) 16.1
Cabins 81 —
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 63 ft
Speed — 14 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 29 81
Upcoming sailings 106 161
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 to 33 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,429 (better) $3,577

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVenita leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Jasper on 3, with 6 level.

  • Active AmaVenita: 8.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaVenita: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaVenita: 8.0 Scenic Jasper: 8.0
  • Dining AmaVenita: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 8.0
  • Entertainment AmaVenita: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaVenita: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Party AmaVenita: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaVenita: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaVenita: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Staterooms AmaVenita: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 9.0

Questions

AmaVenita or Scenic Jasper?

Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Scenic Jasper?

AmaVenita is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jasper. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and Scenic Jasper carries 169.

Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Scenic Jasper?

Both made their maiden voyage in 2015.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaVenita, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jasper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

AmaVenita, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jasper.

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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