Cruise Frog guide
AmaWaterways vs Tauck
AmaWaterways rates higher than Tauck on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on dining and value, with the rest level. Pick AmaWaterways for food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AmaWaterways | Tauck |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups, Solo travelers | History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 30 | 10 |
| Ships on the way | 8 | 3 |
| Newest ship | AmaSofia (2026) | ms Lumière (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 134 | 115 |
| Usually sails | Danube, Rhine, Douro, South America | Rhine, Danube, Seine, 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 | — |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Wilton, Connecticut, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 1925 |
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 Tauck?
AmaWaterways rates higher than Tauck on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on dining and value, with the rest level.
Is AmaWaterways or Tauck better value?
AmaWaterways scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is AmaWaterways or Tauck 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 Tauck better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AmaWaterways or Tauck better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 4.3 out of 5.
How many ships do AmaWaterways and Tauck have?
AmaWaterways has 30 ships in service and 8 on the way; Tauck has 10 ships in service and 3 on the way.