AmaWaterways
AmaVerde
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $2,339
Ship comparison
AmaVerde vs Scenic Jewel
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,292
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaVerde is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 160 passengers, in service since 2011. Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose AmaVerde if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or more space per passenger: it outscores Scenic Jewel for entertainment (7.8 vs 4.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 22.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Jewel if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores AmaVerde for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaVerde | Scenic Jewel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 160 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.5 (better) | 16.1 |
| Cabins | 80 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 444 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | 247 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 21 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,339 (better) | $3,292 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVerde leads on 4 of the ten, Scenic Jewel on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaVerde
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
Scenic Jewel from the luxury cruise line Scenic voyages along the Rhine River, to such destinations as Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and smaller river towns. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- Balconies convert to all-weather "Sun Lounges" so you never miss a good view
- Deluxe Balcony Suites with additional space & privacy
- Scenic Cruises' signature all-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,292.
Questions
AmaVerde or Scenic Jewel?
Which is bigger, AmaVerde or Scenic Jewel?
AmaVerde is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jewel. AmaVerde carries 160 passengers and Scenic Jewel carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaVerde or Scenic Jewel?
Scenic Jewel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2011 for AmaVerde.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaVerde, with 22.5 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jewel. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaVerde, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jewel.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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