September 5, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
AmaLea|AmaKristina
AmaLea vs AmaKristina
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
AmaLea
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
AmaKristina
$736 / day
$21 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
AmaLea vs AmaKristina: Quick Comparison
AmaLea is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 1 year newer than AmaKristina, which entered service in 2017. AmaLea also carries 4 more passengers. AmaLea has upcoming sailings in Europe, while AmaKristina has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, AmaKristina has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | AmaLea | AmaKristina |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 156 | 152 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 78 | 76 |
Key Differences: AmaLea vs AmaKristina
Age
AmaLea was built in 2018, making it 1 year newer than AmaKristina, which was built in 2017.
Passenger capacity
AmaLea carries up to 156 passengers compared with 152 aboard AmaKristina, a difference of 4 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for AmaLea and AmaKristina cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaKristina has the lower average starting price per day at $736 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
AmaLea
Melodies of the Danube
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Budapest
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Budapest
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Bratislava
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Vienna
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Weissenkirchen
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Linz
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Passau
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Vilshofen an der Donau
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
AmaKristina
Colors of Provence
- Departure Port
- Arles
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Arles
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Avignon
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Avignon
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Viviers
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Tournon
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Vienne
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Villefranche-sur-saone
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Lyon
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
AmaLea
September 12, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Vilshofen an der Donau
From
$5,749
Price / day
$821
AmaKristina
September 3, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Arles
From
$5,149
Price / day
$736
September 10, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from —
From
$5,149
Price / day
$736
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
AmaLea
Average
$757 / day
VS
AmaKristina
Average
$736 / day
AmaKristina is currently 3% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$736/day vs $757/day
About $21 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose AmaLea if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Budapest and Vilshofen an der Donau works for your plans.
Choose AmaKristina if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Arles works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AmaLea.
AmaLea vs AmaKristina: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AmaLea
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
AmaKristina
$736 / day
About $21 less per day
- AmaLea is 1 year newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- AmaLea carries 4 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AmaLea or AmaKristina?
AmaLea is newer. It was built in 2018, while AmaKristina was built in 2017, making AmaLea 1 year newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AmaLea has a passenger capacity of approximately 156, compared with 152 for AmaKristina.
Which ship is cheaper, AmaLea or AmaKristina?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaKristina has the lower average starting price per day at $736 per day versus $757 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does AmaLea sail?
The upcoming AmaLea sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Budapest and Vilshofen an der Donau.
Where does AmaKristina sail?
The upcoming AmaKristina sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Arles.
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