AmaWaterways
AmaVida
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaVida vs Silver Origin
Silversea
Silver Origin
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $10,800
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaVida is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 108 passengers, in service since 2013. Silver Origin is an intimate Silversea ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021. AmaVida has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaVida if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores Silver Origin for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,829 (vs $10,800).
Choose Silver Origin if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores AmaVida for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 3.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaVida | Silver Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Silversea |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | — | 5,800 |
| Passengers | 108 | 100 |
| Crew | 30 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.6 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 58.0 |
| Decks | 4 | 6 |
| Length | 260 ft | 331 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,829 (better) | $10,800 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVida leads on 5 of the ten, Silver Origin on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaVida
Sailing on the Douro River in Portugal, AmaWaterways' grand 106-passenger vessel, the AmaVida, features balconies in the majority of its staterooms and suites, which are spacious with the largest at 323 sq. ft.
Highlights
- Balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Full marble bathrooms
- Sun deck pool with river views
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $2,829.
Silversea
Silver Origin
Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $10,800.
Questions
AmaVida or Silver Origin?
Which ship is newer, AmaVida or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for AmaVida.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Origin, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 3.6 on AmaVida.
Which is better for families?
Silver Origin scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for AmaVida.
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