September 6, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Vilshofen an der Donau
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
AmaSofia|AmaSonata
AmaSofia vs AmaSonata
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
AmaSofia
Built in 2024
10 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
AmaSonata
$675 / day
$54 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
AmaSofia vs AmaSonata: Quick Comparison
AmaSofia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2024, it is 10 years newer than AmaSonata, which entered service in 2014. AmaSonata also carries 10 more passengers. AmaSofia has upcoming sailings in Europe, while AmaSonata has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, AmaSonata 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 | AmaSofia | AmaSonata |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2024Newer | 2014 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 152 | 162 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 76 | 81 |
Key Differences: AmaSofia vs AmaSonata
Age
AmaSofia was built in 2024, making it 10 years newer than AmaSonata, which was built in 2014.
Passenger capacity
AmaSonata carries up to 162 passengers compared with 152 aboard AmaSofia, a difference of 10 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for AmaSofia and AmaSonata cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaSonata has the lower average starting price per day at $675 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
AmaSonata
Melodies of the Danube
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Budapest
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026Budapest
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Bratislava
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Vienna
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026Weissenkirchen
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026Linz
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Passau
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026Vilshofen an der Donau
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
AmaSofia
September 13, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$5,349
Price / day
$764
AmaSonata
September 2, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$4,599
Price / day
$657
September 9, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Vilshofen an der Donau
From
$4,849
Price / day
$693
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
AmaSofia
Average
$729 / day
VS
AmaSonata
Average
$675 / day
AmaSonata is currently 7% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$675/day vs $729/day
About $54 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 AmaSofia if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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.
Choose AmaSonata 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.
- 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 AmaSofia.
AmaSofia vs AmaSonata: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
AmaSofia
Built in 2024
10 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
AmaSonata
$675 / day
About $54 less per day
- AmaSofia is 10 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- AmaSonata carries 10 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, AmaSofia or AmaSonata?
AmaSofia is newer. It was built in 2024, while AmaSonata was built in 2014, making AmaSofia 10 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
AmaSonata has a passenger capacity of approximately 162, compared with 152 for AmaSofia.
Which ship is cheaper, AmaSofia or AmaSonata?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, AmaSonata has the lower average starting price per day at $675 per day versus $729 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does AmaSofia sail?
The upcoming AmaSofia sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Vilshofen an der Donau and Budapest.
Where does AmaSonata sail?
The upcoming AmaSonata sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Budapest and Vilshofen an der Donau.
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