September 5, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
AmaLea|AmaLilia
AmaLea vs AmaLilia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
AmaLilia
Built in 2024
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
AmaLilia
$716 / day
$41 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
AmaLea vs AmaLilia: Quick Comparison
AmaLilia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2024, it is 6 years newer than AmaLea, which entered service in 2018. AmaLea also carries 74 more passengers. AmaLea has upcoming sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, AmaLilia has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. 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 | AmaLilia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018 | 2024Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 156 | 82 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 71.93 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 78 | 41 |
Key Differences: AmaLea vs AmaLilia
Age
AmaLilia was built in 2024, making it 6 years newer than AmaLea, which was built in 2018.
Passenger capacity
AmaLea carries up to 156 passengers compared with 82 aboard AmaLilia, a difference of 74 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for AmaLea (Europe) and AmaLilia currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaLilia has the lower average starting price per day at $716 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.
AmaLilia
Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Cairo
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Luxor
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Edfu
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026Aswan
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026Luxor
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026Qena
- Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026Cairo
- Day 12 · Sep 18, 2026Cairo
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
AmaLilia
September 7, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$8,019
Price / day
$729
September 14, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$7,719
Price / day
$702
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
AmaLea
Average
$757 / day
VS
AmaLilia
Average
$716 / day
AmaLilia has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$716/day vs $757/day
About $41 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose AmaLea if…
- 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AmaLilia.
Choose AmaLilia if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
AmaLea vs AmaLilia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AmaLilia
Built in 2024
6 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
AmaLilia
$716 / day
About $41 less per day
- AmaLilia is 6 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- AmaLea carries 74 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AmaLea or AmaLilia?
AmaLilia is newer. It was built in 2024, while AmaLea was built in 2018, making AmaLilia 6 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AmaLea has a passenger capacity of approximately 156, compared with 82 for AmaLilia.
Which ship is cheaper, AmaLea or AmaLilia?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaLilia has the lower average starting price per day at $716 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.
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