AmaLyra
AmaLyra Review and Specifications
Specifications of AmaLyra
| Year built | 2009 / Age : 11 |
| Flag state | Switzerland |
| Builder | Scheepswerf Grave BV (Grave, Holland) |
| Owner | AMAwaterways |
| Operator | AMAwaterways |
| Speed | 11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 110 m / 361 ft |
| Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 3350 gt |
| Passengers | 148 |
| Crew | 41 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 75 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Sister-ships | AmaCello, AmaDagio, AmaDante, AmaDolce, AmaLegro |
| Christened by | Michelle Morgan |
Current position of AmaLyra
Review of AmaLyra
The AmaLyra boat cruises on Mosel, Rhine and Danube rivers, departing from Budapest, Luxembourg, Nurnberg and Vilshofen/Munich.
Cabins
AmaLyra has a total of 75 cabins (of which 4 Suite, 58 French Balconies, 13 with non-opening twin windows) in 7 grades.
Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low
- Suites - JS (x3, deck3) - size 255ft2/24m2
- Large Balcony Stateroom - AP (x1, deck3), size 225ft2/21m2
- French Balcony Staterooms - A (x20, deck3), B (x28, decks2&3), C (x8, decks2&3) - size 170ft2/16m2
- Single Balcony Staterooms - S (x1, deck2), size 140ft2/13m2
- RiverView Staterooms - D (x7, deck1), E (x6, deck1) - sizes 170ft2/16m2.
Shipboard facilities
Introduced in 2009, AmaLyra quickly won the distinction "Best New River Cruise Ship". All contemporary artwork is the hallmark of Lyra luxurious vessel. Relax in the spacious accommodations and benefit from the additional amenities including Infotainment System and first-run Hollywood movies.
Ship's restaurants include Verde (dining room, located on the Cello Deck), al fresco dining (Main Lounge, Sun Deck). Gourmet dining in AmaLyra restaurant brings outstanding cuisine with attentive service. Fine regional cuisine is served under the directions of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gold medal chefs.
AmaLyra also has a Main Lounge & Bar (with Teak Front Deck terrace), Aft Lounge (observation), Lyra Lobby, Library, Gift Shop, Fitness & Spa, Massage & Beauty Salon, top-deck (jacuzzi, sun loungers, shaded seating area, walking track), 1 elevator (passenger lift).
AmaLyra cruise deals are inclusive of alcohol and soft beverages, Internet / Wi-Fi, all tours/excursions, coach transfers, live evening entertainment (local performers), daily enrichment lectures, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea/water.
AmaLyra river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative AMA cruise rates. They might be different when you book your AmaWaterways AmaLyra cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. On AmaLyra cruises, AmaWaterways lines offer discount airfare travel deals on major airlines (without charging Flight Deviation fees).
River Cruise Itineraries
Follows the list of AmaWaterways ship AmaLyra river cruise itineraries as themes:
- "MELODIES OF THE DANUBE" and "BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY" are 12-days (sailing 7 days) Danube river cruises from Budapest to Prague. Disembarkation ports are, respectively, Vilshofen ("MELODIES") and Nuremberg ("DISCOVERY"). There are 7 optional and 10 complimentary land tours/excursions, plus 2-night Prague luxury hotel package included.
- "ROMANTIC DANUBE" and "LEGENDARY DANUBE" are 12-days (sailing 7 days) river cruises from Prague to Budapest, inclusive of 3-night Prague luxury hotel package, also 2-night Budapest hotel package ("LEGENDARY") and some free-time in Karlovy Vary during the Nuremberg-Prague transfer. Embarkation ports are, respectively, Vilshofen ("ROMANTIC") and Nuremberg ("LEGENDARY").
- "EUROPE RIVERS AND CASTLES" is 14-days (sailing 7-days) Moselle and a Main river cruise from Prague to Paris, and the reverse from Paris to Prague. There are 5 optional and 17 complimentary land tours/excursions, plus 2-night Prague and 3-night Paris luxury hotel packages included.
- "ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE" is a 19-days (sailing 14 days) Moselle, Main and Danube cruise from Budapest to Paris, and the reverse from Paris to Budapest. There are 9 optional and 12 complimentary land tours/excursions, plus 3-night Paris luxury hotel package included.
- "TULIP TIME” is a 7-days Belgium and Holland river cruise from Amsterdam (round-trip) with 3 optional and 7 complimentary land tours/excursions included in the fares.
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- The APT AmaLyra boat is the 5th of the new generation AMA river cruise boats of the Aria-class (preceding the line's newest Concerto-class ships). Her sisters are AmaCello, AmaDagio (combined itineraries), AmaDante, AmaDolce, AmaLegro. This is a new APT river cruise ship design featuring the "French Balcony" accommodations concept (sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors). Each of these riverboats is powered by two "Cummins" marine diesel engines (model "KTA 38 M1", total power output 1620 kW / 2170 HP).
- A unique experience on AMAwaterways AmaLyra cruises are the complimentary bike tours. Guests can use the onboard bicycles on all excursions and tours organized in each of the ports along the itinerary routes.
- The AMA cruise ship Lyra was launched in 2009 on April 12. It was christened in Vilshofen (Germany) by Mrs Michelle Morgan - at that time President of "Signature Travel Network" company. "Signature Travel Network" is a cooperative of travel agencies and consulting offices worldwide, offering exclusive benefits on cruises, land tours, hotel and resort vacations with bookings through Signature.
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.
AmaLyra Itineraries
The below listed AmaLyra cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest AmaWaterways fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.
| Date | Cruise Name | Departure Port | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mar 19 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | ||
| 2020 Mar 26 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3398 | |
| 2020 Apr 02 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3546 | |
| 2020 Apr 09 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3027 | |
| 2020 Apr 16 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3768 | |
| 2020 Apr 23 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3842 | |
| 2020 Apr 30 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3249 | |
| 2020 May 07 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | ||
| 2020 May 14 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $4953 | |
| 2020 May 21 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $4064 | |
| 2020 Jun 04 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3842 | |
| 2020 Jun 18 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3990 | |
| 2020 Jul 09 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3323 | |
| 2020 Jul 23 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3323 | |
| 2020 Jul 30 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3323 | |
| 2020 Aug 13 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3842 | |
| 2020 Aug 20 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3323 | |
| 2020 Aug 27 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3176 | |
| 2020 Sep 03 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $5027 | |
| 2020 Sep 24 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3916 | |
| 2020 Oct 01 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3916 | |
| 2020 Oct 15 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | ||
| 2020 Oct 22 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3842 | |
| 2020 Oct 29 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3694 | |
| 2020 Nov 05 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3546 | |
| 2021 Mar 25 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $2689 | |
| 2021 Apr 01 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $2843 | |
| 2021 Apr 08 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3076 | |
| 2021 Apr 15 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3073 | |
| 2021 Apr 22 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $4149 | |
| 2021 May 20 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3304 | |
| 2021 Jun 03 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3534 | |
| 2021 Jun 17 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3304 | |
| 2021 Jul 01 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3154 | |
| 2021 Jul 15 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3534 | |
| 2021 Jul 22 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3304 | |
| 2021 Jul 29 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3304 | |
| 2021 Aug 12 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3154 | |
| 2021 Aug 19 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3154 | |
| 2021 Aug 26 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3231 | |
| 2021 Sep 02 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3381 | |
| 2021 Sep 09 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3381 | |
| 2021 Sep 23 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3611 | |
| 2021 Oct 07 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3304 | |
| 2021 Oct 14 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3457 | |
| 2021 Oct 21 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $3000 | |
| 2021 Oct 28 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy | Paris | $2846 | |
| 2021 Nov 04 | 7 days, round-trip Paris & Normandy (Wine Modified) | Paris | $2843 |
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