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Planning a Rhine River cruise and can’t decide between the two biggest names in the game? After sailing the Rhine only a few months apart—first with Viking River Cruises aboard Viking Sigyn and then with AmaWaterways aboard AmaLucia—we put the lines head-to-head in ten key categories: who’s on board, excursions, food, wine & drinks, cabins, ship design, entertainment, dining-room style, price & value, and final-payment policy. In this video you’ll see side-by-side footage, hear our honest opinions, and learn which line came out on top for our travel style. Spoiler: there’s no single “best” cruise line—just the one that fits you best.
What You’ll Learn in This Video How the passenger mix and onboard vibe differ Why AmaWaterways’ excursions felt more flexible and activity-focused The surprise category Viking wins (hint:🍷) Cabin layouts, storage, and the twin-balcony concept explained Why fewer cabins on Ama ships translate to more public space Viking’s trivia nights vs. Ama’s performance evenings The real story on pricing, promos, and final-payment timelines Our overall winner—and how to decide which line matches your priorities Why Trust This Review? We sailed the exact same Rhine itinerary—Basel to Amsterdam—on both lines within one season. We paid our own way, received no compensation from either cruise line, and donate all channel revenue to charity. Everything you see and hear comes from firsthand experience.
Deals & Special Offers: How to Find Them Both websites hide the good deals deep in the “Special Offers” pages. We screen-recorded the exact clicks so you can follow along. Remember, Ama often bundles complimentary land extensions (Zurich, Lucerne, Prague) with cruise discounts, while Viking usually promotes reduced-or-free air or limited-time 2-for-1 fares. If hunting down promos sounds daunting, a river-cruise-savvy travel advisor can save hours—and money. @VikingCruises @amawaterways
Products Featured in This Video All items below are gear we used on both cruises. We’re Amazon Associates; if you purchase through these links we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, and 100 % of channel profits go to charity.
Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Why We Made This Video 00:47 Who’s on Board 01:42 Food 03:07 Wine & Drinks 05:02 Excursions 07:54 Cabins 11:30 Ship Design 14:28 Entertainment 15:41 Dining-Room Style 16:50 Price & Value 19:50 Final Payment Policy 21:27 Overall Winner & How to Choose
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