AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,339
Ship comparison
AmaViola vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaViola if you want more space per passenger, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Scenic Amber for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,339 (vs $3,820).
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a more active cruise, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores AmaViola for active (8.0 vs 7.0), dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaViola | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 158 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 96 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 210 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,339 (better) | $3,820 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaViola leads on 2 of the ten, Scenic Amber on 3, 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
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
AmaViola or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, AmaViola or Scenic Amber?
AmaViola is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. AmaViola carries 158 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, AmaViola or Scenic Amber?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2016.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaViola, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaViola, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.2 on Scenic Amber.
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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