AmaLea
Intimate ship Bliss scored
The AmaLea, which debuted in 2018, is a sister ship to the AmaKristina and is being touted by AmaWaterways as having "the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel in operation."
- 158guests
- 3,602gross tons
- 17cruises now
- $1,629fares from
At a glance
AmaLea is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2018. It carries 158 guests and 51 crew (3.1 guests per crew member) at 3,602 gross tons. It ties with 2 other ships as the 10th largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural and romantic (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 17 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $1,629 to $7,409.
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Specs
- Guests
- 158
- Crew
- 51
- Gross tons
- 3,602
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 443 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2018
- Space ratio
- 3.1
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.1
- Staterooms
- 79
Bliss scores
What AmaLea is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 6.5
- Adventure and nature 5.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 7.5
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 8.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- Staterooms 7.0
Our review
AmaLea: Romantic sailings on the Danube
The AmaLea, which debuted in 2018, is a sister ship to AmaKristina and was touted by AmaWaterways at the time as having "the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation." Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure 210 to 235 square feet, with four suites measuring 350 square feet.
Passengers will enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a ‘swim-up’ bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary ship-wide Wi-Fi and in-room Internet and entertainment on demand; and a fleet of bicycles carried on board for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.
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Inside and out
Dining 1
Savor expertly prepared cuisine in the Main Restaurant aboard AmaLea, debuting in 2018.
Entertainment 1
You'll find an eclectic assortment of entertainment aboard AmaLea, from Bavarian music to a local quartet to modern piano favorites.
On board 4
Relax, order a drink or enjoy delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge on AmaLea. 
Soak up some rays or take a dip in the pool, complete with a swim-up bar, as you pass by medieval castles, charming villages and gorgeous scenery. 
Take a guided bike tour or head out on your own — choose a bicycle aboard AmaLea to explore Europe at your own pace. 
Hit the treadmill or lift some weights to stay in shape during your European vacation on AmaLea.
Staterooms 3
A look at a Category AA stateroom aboard AmaWaterways' AmaLea, debuting in 2018. 
Book a suite aboard AmaWaterways' upcoming river cruise ship AmaLea. 
Suites aboard AmaLea measure 350 square feet.
More photos 2
Enjoy panoramic views and fresh air in AmaLea's twin balcony staterooms, which feature a French balcony and an outside balcony. 
AmaLea, the newest ship from AmaWaterways, debuts in Europe in 2018.
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