Comparison

myAmaCruise vs Seabourn Source

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myAmaCruise

Enhance your river cruise with live ship tracking, destination details, and personal photo albums. Access daily newsletters with excursion schedules and onboard activities.

Highlights
  • Live cruise tracking map
  • Destination and excursion information
  • Personal cruise photo album
  • Photo geotagging on map
  • Email and social media sharing
  • Electronic Daily Cruiser newsletter
Features
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The myAmaCruise mobile app is packed full of features specifically designed to enhance your river cruise experience. Access a live cruise tracking map showing your cruising route, the location of your ship as well as photos and information about each of the destinations and shore excursions you will experience along the way. Upload your river cruise photos to your personal cruise album. Photos will pin automatically to your live cruise tracking map so you can easily recall where each one was taken. You can also send your friends a beautiful email postcard of each of your photos or share on Facebook and Twitter. During your cruise you will be able to access an electronic version of your Daily Cruiser newsletter which provides up-to-date information about the day ahead including a detailed schedule of shore excursions, on-board activities and more.

About

Seabourn Source

Plan your cruise before you sail and enhance your onboard experience. Access boarding passes, view your daily itinerary, and manage bookings. Discover onboard events, book shore excursions, explore dining options, and reserve spa appointments.

Highlights
  • View daily itinerary
  • Access boarding pass
  • Manage bookings and account details
  • Explore events and activities
  • Book shore excursions
  • Discover dining options
  • Reserve spa and salon appointments
Features
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Start planning your voyage before you sail and enjoy even more once you're onboard. View Your Daily Itinerary Embarkation: Access your boarding pass and embarkation details prior to joining us for a seamless start to your cruise. Your Itinerary: Keep your schedule and booked shore excursions in one place. Account: View account details, upcoming bookings, and onboard statements. Explore Events & Activities The Herald: See upcoming events, activities, and evening dress codes. Add them to your itinerary for easy reference and planning. Shore Excursions: Reserve your next experience ashore easily and conveniently. Explore more in every destination with authentic, curated shore excursions and experiences. Dining: Discover our array of dining venues, bars, and lounges, and explore menus, wines, cocktails, and culinary experiences throughout your voyage. Spa & Salon: Browse available spa treatments and salon services and reserve your appointment for seamless indulgence. Whether you're new to cruising or a returning Club Member, the Seabourn Source app works across the Seabourn fleet, giving you everything you need explore like never before.

Screenshots

myAmaCruise4 screens
Seabourn Source4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myAmaCruise at 83% against Seabourn Source's 14%. myAmaCruise also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (33K vs 78). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myAmaCruise holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myAmaCruise has 33K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of myAmaCruise's written reviews are positive against 14% of Seabourn Source's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myAmaCruise ships an update every 3 weeks, Seabourn Source fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myAmaCruise versus Seabourn Source: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyAmaCruiseSeabourn Source
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (33K ratings) — better3.0 (78 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better78
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmaWaterways, LLCSeabourn Cruise Line Limited

Customer experience

myAmaCruise

All ratings32,441 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Seabourn Source

All ratings76 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative77.6%

Bugs and requests

myAmaCruise

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App login and cruise selection issues for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • More access inside castles and churches during tours
  • Improved room storage options

Seabourn Source

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myAmaCruise

No in-app purchases

None

Seabourn Source

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myAmaCruise free?
myAmaCruise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seabourn Source free?
Seabourn Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myAmaCruise or Seabourn Source?
myAmaCruise is rated higher. myAmaCruise averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Seabourn Source averages 3.0 from 78 ratings.
Do myAmaCruise or Seabourn Source have ads?
Neither myAmaCruise nor Seabourn Source shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myAmaCruise or Seabourn Source?
myAmaCruise ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seabourn Source fortnightly. Most recently, myAmaCruise was updated on November 11, 2026 and Seabourn Source on November 3, 2026.

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