AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $2,699
Ship comparison
AmaViola vs S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,849
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016. S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose AmaViola if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want more space per passenger, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores AmaViola for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 32.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaViola | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 158 | 155 |
| Crew | 51 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 | 32.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 100 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,699 (better) | $2,849 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaViola leads on 3 of the ten, S.S. Maria Theresa on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
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.
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $2,699.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,849.
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Questions
AmaViola or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, AmaViola or S.S. Maria Theresa?
S.S. Maria Theresa is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaViola. AmaViola carries 158 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, AmaViola or S.S. Maria Theresa?
AmaViola is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for S.S. Maria Theresa.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with 32.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaViola. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaViola.
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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