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AmaWaterways vs Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
AmaWaterways rates higher than Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on value; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on cabins. Pick AmaWaterways for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | AmaWaterways | Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Ships on the way | 8 | 7 |
| Newest ship | AmaSofia (2026) | S.S. Emilie (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 134 | 112 |
| Usually sails | Danube, Rhine, Douro, South America | Rhine, Danube, Nile, South America |
| 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 | River Heritage Club |
| Owner | — | The Travel Corporation |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 1976 |
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 Uniworld Boutique River Cruises?
AmaWaterways rates higher than Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. AmaWaterways leads on value; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on cabins.
Is AmaWaterways or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises 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 Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is AmaWaterways or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is AmaWaterways or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for cabins?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do AmaWaterways and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have?
AmaWaterways has 30 ships in service and 8 on the way; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has 17 ships in service and 7 on the way.