RIVER CRUISING COMPARISON CHART LUXURY
PREMIUM
CONTEMPORARY
Viking
AMA Waterways
Avalon
Riverside
Amadeus
Riviera
Up to 180
Up to 190
Up to 196
Up to 164
Up to 162
Up to 168
Up to 169
9
9
80
26
17
3
17
12
2.4 : 1
3:1
3.46 : 1
4.31 : 1
2.8 : 1
3.48 : 1
4:2
3:1
4:1
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro and Mekong
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Po and Nile
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Rhône, Seine, Douro and Mekong
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Elbe, Nile and Mississippi
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Nile, Chobe
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Saône, Douro and Nile
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro
Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro
Up to 5
Up to 4
Up to 4
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 4
3
5
Up to 3
2
Yes, including in suite mini-bar
Yes
Yes
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Wine with Dinner
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Wine & Beer with Lunch & Dinner
Salt Therapy Lounge
No
No
Pool with Retractable Roof that turns into Cinema
No
Pool, Cinema and Pickleball only on AMA Magna
Pool or Whirlpool
Pool
Sun Deck
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes, select ships
Yes
Yes
Yes, select ships
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Yes, Scenic Freechoice & Enrich exclusive experiences
Yes, plus Masterpiece Collection at additional cost
At least 1 in each port
At least 1 in each port
No
Some included
Some included
Some included
Some included
At least 1 in each port
GRATUITIES
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included, only on board
No
No
Included
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, with purchase of a flight with Viking
Yes, with purchase of flight from AMA
Yes, with purchase of a flight from Avalon
Yes
No
Yes, select ships
Category
Scenic
Uniworld
Tauck
NUMBER OF GUESTS
Up to 163
Up to 159
Up to 130
NUMBER OF SHIPS IN FLEET
13
18
RATIO OF GUESTS TO CREW
2.86 : 1
BUTLER SERVICE
DESTINATIONS
DINING EXPERIENCES
ALL-INCLUSIVE BEVERAGES
SPECIAL FEATURES
SPA
AIRPORT TRANSFERS INCLUDED
Emerald Cruises
Comparison data was collected in January 2025 and is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to each cruise line’s official website. Scenic and Emerald Cruises reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time.
MB-250558-2 June 26, 2025