September 3, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Amsterdam
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
AmaLucia|AmaLyra
AmaLucia vs AmaLyra
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
AmaLucia
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
AmaLucia
$693 / day
$12 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
AmaLucia vs AmaLyra: Quick Comparison
AmaLucia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 12 years newer than AmaLyra, which entered service in 2009. AmaLucia also carries 16 more passengers. AmaLucia has upcoming sailings in Europe, while AmaLyra has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, AmaLucia 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 | AmaLucia | AmaLyra |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2009 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 156 | 140 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 109.73 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 78 | 71 |
Key Differences: AmaLucia vs AmaLyra
Age
AmaLucia was built in 2021, making it 12 years newer than AmaLyra, which was built in 2009.
Passenger capacity
AmaLucia carries up to 156 passengers compared with 140 aboard AmaLyra, a difference of 16 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for AmaLucia and AmaLyra cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaLucia has the lower average starting price per day at $693 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
AmaLucia
Captivating Rhine
- Departure Port
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Amsterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Amsterdam
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Dusseldorf
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Rüdesheim
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Ludwigshafen
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Strasbourg
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Breisach
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Basel
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
AmaLyra
Paris & Normandy
- Departure Port
- Paris
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Paris
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Les Andelys
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Le Havre
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Le Havre
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Rouen
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Vernon
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Paris
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Paris
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
AmaLucia
September 10, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Basel
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
AmaLyra
September 3, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Paris
From
$5,349
Price / day
$764
September 10, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Paris
From
$9,049
Price / day
$646
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
AmaLucia
Average
$693 / day
VS
AmaLyra
Average
$705 / day
AmaLucia is currently 2% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$693/day vs $705/day
About $12 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 AmaLucia 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 Amsterdam and Basel works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose AmaLyra if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Paris works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AmaLucia.
AmaLucia vs AmaLyra: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AmaLucia
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
AmaLucia
$693 / day
About $12 less per day
- AmaLucia is 12 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- AmaLucia carries 16 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AmaLucia or AmaLyra?
AmaLucia is newer. It was built in 2021, while AmaLyra was built in 2009, making AmaLucia 12 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AmaLucia has a passenger capacity of approximately 156, compared with 140 for AmaLyra.
Which ship is cheaper, AmaLucia or AmaLyra?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaLucia has the lower average starting price per day at $693 per day versus $705 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does AmaLucia sail?
The upcoming AmaLucia sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Amsterdam and Basel.
Where does AmaLyra sail?
The upcoming AmaLyra sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Paris.
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