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A-ROSA River Cruises vs AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on cabins, dining and service, with the rest level. Pick A-ROSA River Cruises for families; AmaWaterways for history and culture and solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | A-ROSA River Cruises | AmaWaterways |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Multigenerational groups, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 15 | 30 |
| Ships on the way | — | 8 |
| Newest ship | A-ROSA Sena (2022) | AmaSofia (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 196 | 134 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine | Danube, Rhine, Douro, South America |
| Solo cabins | None | Some ships |
| Single supplement | Solo guests book a two-bed cabin for sole use and pay a single cabin surcharge on the per-person fare. The line's FAQ gives surcharges… | The single staterooms on AmaCello, AmaDante, AmaDolce and AmaLyra are sold at the standard cruise fare with no supplement. Elsewhere solo… |
| Loyalty program | A-ROSA Club | AmaWaterways Loyalty Program |
| Owner | Fidera | — |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 2002 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways?
AmaWaterways rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on cabins, dining and service, with the rest level.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways better for dining?
AmaWaterways scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways better for cabins?
AmaWaterways scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or AmaWaterways better for families?
A-ROSA River Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; AmaWaterways is not tagged for families.
How many ships do A-ROSA River Cruises and AmaWaterways have?
A-ROSA River Cruises has 15 ships in service; AmaWaterways has 30 ships in service and 8 on the way.