Suite
323 sq ft (30 m²)Porto Deck
A balcony, extra space and a larger sitting area.
AmaVida: Deck plans and staterooms
AmaVida was built for the Douro and carries 102 guests in 51 staterooms and suites in five categories.
- Guests
- 102
- Staterooms
- 51
- Decks
- 4 (Sun, Porto, Lisbon and Douro)
- Length
- 260 ft
The ship
A lounge with river views, a Sun Deck pool and a walking track complete the ship; there is no Chef's Table on the Portuguese ships.
3 stateroom and suite categories: Suite · Category A / B · Category D / E
- Crew
- 38
- Service
- 1 crew member for every 2.7 guests
What the AmaWaterways fare includes
- All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner on European cruises
- Coffee, tea and bottled water around the clock
- Shore excursions with local guides: every excursion in Europe, Africa, Colombia and Egypt, one sightseeing tour per location in Vietnam and Cambodia
- The Chef's Table restaurant, on every ship except those in Portugal
- Wi-Fi on every ship, signal varying by region
Staterooms and suites on AmaVida
Five categories, sizes as AmaWaterways prints them on the AmaVida deck plan; photos from AmaVida's own page.
At a glance
- Suite
323 sq ft (30 m²) · Porto Deck
- Category A / B
215 sq ft (20 m²) · A on Porto Deck, B on Lisbon Deck
- Category D / E
161 sq ft (15 m²) · Douro Deck
| Category | Size | Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Suite | 323 sq ft (30 m²) | Porto Deck |
| Category A / B | 215 sq ft (20 m²) | A on Porto Deck, B on Lisbon Deck |
| Category D / E | 161 sq ft (15 m²) | Douro Deck |
Category A / B
215 sq ft (20 m²)A on Porto Deck, B on Lisbon Deck
A balcony.
Category D / E
161 sq ft (15 m²)Douro Deck
A panoramic window.
Deck plans
Plans as AmaWaterways publishes them for AmaVida. The elevator does not reach the Sun Deck.
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Sun Deck
The pool and the wheelhouse forward.
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Porto Deck
Staterooms 301 to 320, the boutique, reception and The Lark Lounge and Bar forward.
Staterooms and suites on this deck
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Lisbon Deck
Staterooms 201 to 217 and the Journeys Restaurant forward.
Staterooms and suites on this deck
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Douro Deck
Staterooms 101 to 114, the spa and the fitness room.
Staterooms and suites on this deck
On board AmaVida
- Main Restaurant
- Locally sourced Portuguese and Spanish cooking paired with local wine, Port included (labelled Journeys Restaurant on the plan).
- Lounge
- Afternoon tea, tapas and a specialty coffee station (labelled The Lark Lounge & Bar on the plan).
- Sun Deck pool
- A pool overlooking the valley's terraced vineyards, and a walking track.
- Fitness and massage
- A fitness room and massage services.
Questions about AmaVida
- How many guests does AmaVida carry?
- AmaVida carries 102 guests in 51 staterooms and suites, with a crew of 38. That is 1 crew member for every 2.7 guests.
- Which stateroom categories does AmaVida have?
- 3 categories, as AmaWaterways names them: Suite, Category A / B and Category D / E. Each is listed above with its size, its deck and the photographs AmaWaterways publishes.
- Can I choose a particular stateroom number on AmaVida?
- Usually, yes. Most AmaWaterways categories are sold by stateroom number, so you can pick one from the deck plans above and we ask AmaWaterways to hold it while the category is open. Some fares are sold as a guarantee, where the line assigns the stateroom later; we tell you which before you commit.
- What does the AmaWaterways fare include on AmaVida?
- AmaWaterways publishes the fare as including: All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner on European cruises; Coffee, tea and bottled water around the clock; Shore excursions with local guides: every excursion in Europe, Africa, Colombia and Egypt, one sightseeing tour per location in Vietnam and Cambodia. The full list, and what is charged separately, is on the AmaWaterways page.
- What changes when I book AmaVida through Via Privata?
- USD 1,500 onboard credit per suite. Credited by Via Privata on bookings of USD 40,000 or more — on top of the line's own amenities, at the fare you would pay booking direct. Below that, Virtuoso amenities apply instead — they vary by sailing, and we confirm them for your dates before you book.
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AmaWaterways: the line, what the fare includes, every sailing
Deck plans, stateroom sizes and photographs from AmaWaterways's own published materials · read October 2026 · a size in parentheses and the crew ratio areour arithmetic on the line's figures
Photography and deck plans appear courtesy of AmaWaterways and remain the line's property; Via Privata shows them as an independent travel advisory that arranges AmaWaterways bookings. We are not owned by or affiliated with the line, and all trademarks belong to their owners. Layouts can change at a refit: we confirm the plan for your sailing before you choose a room.
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