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AmaVerde vs Star Flyer

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVerde is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 160 passengers, in service since 2011. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.

Choose AmaVerde if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Flyer for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1991).

Choose Star Flyer if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores AmaVerde for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.1).

Side by side

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaVerdeStar Flyer
Cruise line AmaWaterways Star Clippers
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2011 (better) 1991
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2018
Gross tonnage 3,600 2,298
Passengers 160 170
Crew 51 72
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.1 2.4 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.5 (better) 13.5
Cabins 80 —
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 360 ft
Beam 38 ft 50 ft
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 (better) 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 54 —
Upcoming sailings 247 —
Cruise lengths 7 to 21 nights —
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,339 —

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVerde leads on 5 of the ten, Star Flyer on 3, with 2 level.

  • Active AmaVerde: 8.9 Star Flyer: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaVerde: 5.0 Star Flyer: 8.0
  • Cultural AmaVerde: 8.0 Star Flyer: 7.0
  • Dining AmaVerde: 7.9 Star Flyer: 6.2
  • Entertainment AmaVerde: 7.8 Star Flyer: 7.0
  • Family friendly AmaVerde: 2.0 Star Flyer: 2.0
  • Party AmaVerde: 5.0 Star Flyer: 6.0
  • Romantic AmaVerde: 9.0 Star Flyer: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaVerde: 2.0 Star Flyer: 6.0
  • Staterooms AmaVerde: 10.0 Star Flyer: 7.6

Star Clippers

Star Flyer

Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.

Highlights

  • Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
  • Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
  • Two onboard swimming pools

Questions

AmaVerde or Star Flyer?

Which is bigger, AmaVerde or Star Flyer?

AmaVerde is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. AmaVerde carries 160 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.

Which ship is newer, AmaVerde or Star Flyer?

AmaVerde is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1991 for Star Flyer.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaVerde, with 22.5 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaVerde.

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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