April 4, 2027
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from —
From
$4,379
Price / day
$626
AmaRudi|AmaSofia
AmaRudi vs AmaSofia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
AmaRudi
Built in 2025
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
AmaRudi
$605 / day
$124 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
AmaRudi vs AmaSofia: Quick Comparison
AmaRudi is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 1 year newer than AmaSofia, which entered service in 2024. AmaRudi also carries 44 more passengers. AmaRudi has upcoming sailings in Europe, while AmaSofia has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, AmaRudi 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 | AmaRudi | AmaSofia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025Newer | 2024 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 196 | 152 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 98 | 76 |
Key Differences: AmaRudi vs AmaSofia
Age
AmaRudi was built in 2025, making it 1 year newer than AmaSofia, which was built in 2024.
Passenger capacity
AmaRudi carries up to 196 passengers compared with 152 aboard AmaSofia, a difference of 44 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for AmaRudi (Europe) and AmaSofia (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaRudi has the lower average starting price per day at $605 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
AmaRudi
7-Night Cruise
- Departure Port
- —
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
AmaSofia
Romantic Danube
- Departure Port
- Vilshofen an der Donau
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Vilshofen an der Donau
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Passau
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Linz
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Weissenkirchen
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Vienna
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Bratislava
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Budapest
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Budapest
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
AmaRudi
April 11, 2027
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from —
From
$4,079
Price / day
$583
AmaSofia
September 6, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Vilshofen an der Donau
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
September 13, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$5,349
Price / day
$764
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
AmaRudi
Average
$605 / day
VS
AmaSofia
Average
$729 / day
AmaRudi has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$605/day vs $729/day
About $124 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 AmaRudi 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose AmaSofia if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Vilshofen an der Donau and Budapest works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than AmaRudi.
AmaRudi vs AmaSofia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AmaRudi
Built in 2025
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
AmaRudi
$605 / day
About $124 less per day
- AmaRudi is 1 year newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- AmaRudi carries 44 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AmaRudi or AmaSofia?
AmaRudi is newer. It was built in 2025, while AmaSofia was built in 2024, making AmaRudi 1 year newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AmaRudi has a passenger capacity of approximately 196, compared with 152 for AmaSofia.
Which ship is cheaper, AmaRudi or AmaSofia?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaRudi has the lower average starting price per day at $605 per day versus $729 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does AmaRudi sail?
The upcoming AmaRudi sailings currently listed cover Europe.
Where does AmaSofia sail?
The upcoming AmaSofia sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Vilshofen an der Donau and Budapest.
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