Cruise Frog guide
AmaWaterways vs Riviera Travel
AmaWaterways rates higher than Riviera Travel on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on cabins, dining and service; Riviera Travel on value. Pick AmaWaterways for food lovers and multigenerational groups; Riviera Travel for value seekers and first-time cruisers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AmaWaterways | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture, Value seekers, First-time cruisers |
| Fleet rating | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Ships in service | 30 | 13 |
| Ships on the way | 8 | 2 |
| Newest ship | AmaSofia (2026) | Riviera Resplendence (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 134 | 154 |
| Usually sails | Danube, Rhine, Douro, South America | Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | The single staterooms on AmaCello, AmaDante, AmaDolce and AmaLyra are sold at the standard cruise fare with no supplement. Elsewhere solo… | — |
| Loyalty program | AmaWaterways Loyalty Program | — |
| Owner | — | Silverfleet Capital Partners |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2002 | 1984 |
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, AmaWaterways or Riviera Travel?
AmaWaterways rates higher than Riviera Travel on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on cabins, dining and service; Riviera Travel on value.
Is AmaWaterways or Riviera Travel better value?
Riviera Travel scores higher for value, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is AmaWaterways or Riviera Travel 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 AmaWaterways or Riviera Travel better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AmaWaterways or Riviera Travel better for cabins?
AmaWaterways scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do AmaWaterways and Riviera Travel have?
AmaWaterways has 30 ships in service and 8 on the way; Riviera Travel has 13 ships in service and 2 on the way.