AmaVida
Intimate ship Bliss scored
Sailing on the Douro River in Portugal, AmaVida, the grand 106-passenger vessel from AmaWaterways, features balconies in the majority of its staterooms and suites, which are spacious, with the largest at 323 sq. ft.
- 108guests
- 15cruises now
- $2,829fares from
At a glance
AmaVida is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2013. It carries 108 guests and 30 crew (3.6 guests per crew member). It is the 22nd largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for adventure & nature, romantic and staterooms (10/10) and lowest for family friendly and spa & fitness (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Berlitz. It has 15 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,829 to $5,249.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 108
- Crew
- 30
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 260 ft
- Beam
- 37 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2013
- Launched
- 2013
- Space ratio
- 3.6
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.6
Bliss scores
What AmaVida 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 8.9
- Adventure and nature 10.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 7.9
- Entertainment 7.8
- Family friendly 2.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 10.0
- Spa and fitness 2.0
- Staterooms 10.0
Our review
AmaVida: Grand river cruising on Portugal's Douro River
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.
Foodies will enjoy fine dining in the main dining room, plus al fresco dining for up to 32 guests. AmaVida also features a sun deck swimming pool, fitness center and spa, complimentary in-stateroom Internet access on a 42-inch flat-screen TV and ship-wide Wi-Fi.
Who will like sailing on AmaVida
AmaVida offers wine-themed cruises for those with discerning palettes, but you don't have to love wine to love the luxury of this river cruise experience.
Where AmaVida sails
AmaVida sails through the Douro River Valley with itineraries that include overnights in both Libson and Madrid.
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Dining
Gourmet dining on the AmaVida brings you sophisticated cuisine with attentive service, plus a casual al fresco dining option. Enjoy culinary masterpieces and free-flowing local wines at dinner, while surrounded by the Douro River Valley.
Entertainment
After dinner, there's a variety of entertainment as different performers come on board each night.
Onboard features
- Sun deck offering unimpeded panoramic views and lounge chairs
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- 24-hour specialty coffee & tea station
- Main lounge with bar & piano
- Massage spa
- Elevator reaching all three stateroom decks
- Fitness room
- Heated pool
Staterooms
- All outside staterooms with balconies for a majority of the staterooms
- Extra spacious suites are 333 sq. ft. with balcony
- Balcony staterooms are 215 sq. ft. with panoramic window staterooms, which are 161 sq. ft.
- In-room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone
- Suites feature a sitting area with sofa
- All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi
- 42-inch flat-screen televisions in every stateroom
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full marble bathrooms
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
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On board highlights
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Sun deck pool
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Views of the Douro River
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Dining
Where to eat on AmaVida
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Inside and out
Destinations 1
AmaVida cruising along the Douro River in Portugal.
Dining 3
Meet interesting people and take in the sights during lunch and dinner in the main restaurant aboard AmaVida during your European river cruise. 
Enjoy regional specialties and take in the sights from the main restaurant on AmaVida. 
Enjoy regional specialties and take in the sights from the main restaurant on AmaVida.
On board 4
The lounge bar aboard AmaVida, which sails the scenic Douro River in Portugal. 
Indulge in a relaxing treatment in AmaVida's spa during your cruise of Portugal's waterways. 
Relax with a book or watch the passing landscapes from the pool on the main deck of your AmaWaterways sailing. 
Meet interesting new people in the main lounge and bar aboard your AmaWaterways sailing.
Ship exteriors 1
Cruise the Douro River Valley of Portugal on a voyage aboard AmaVida.
Staterooms 2
Wake up in your suite to scenic views of Portugal. The 106-passenger AmaVida features balconies in the majority of its staterooms, which range up to 323 square feet. 
A twin balcony stateroom aboard AmaVida. The 106-passenger ship features balconies in the majority of its staterooms, which range up to 323 square feet.
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Postcard perfect: Experience the sunny side of Europe on a cruise aboard AmaVida through the Douro River Valley of Portugal. Take in sweeping views of Portugal's breathtaking Douro River Valley from the best possible spot: the sundeck pool aboard AmaVida. 
Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck of AmaVida as you take in scenic villages along the Douro River in Portugal. 
Enjoy lunch and dinner in the company of new friends in the main restaurant aboard AmaVida as you sail the scenic Douro River in Portugal. 
Relax with a cocktail and chat up new friends or — who knows? — a new business partner on your river cruise down Portugal's Douro River. AmaVida features balconies in the majority of its staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 square feet. 
Explore Portugal's breathtaking Douro River Valley during a voyage aboard AmaVida.
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