AmaWaterways

River cruising through Europe with AmaWaterways is an excellent way to explore a destination. Discover local culture and sights on included tours, and then hop back on your luxurious river cruise ship and sail to the next stunning city or charming town. Included in the fares of our river cruises are shore excursions in every port of call; all dining on board (including The Chef's Table specialty restaurant); fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; internet access and Wi-Fi; and bicycles that you can use to explore on your own or join our guided bike tours.
In Europe, you can take one of our Danube river cruises, or one of our Rhine river cruises. We also offer river cruises in France and Portugal. We hope that you enjoy exploring our many itineraries in Europe, Asia and Africa, and look forward to welcoming you aboard soon.
AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by three families, but our river cruise story began well before that. President Rudi Schreiner was born in Vienna, at the heart of the Danube. His love of design drew him to architecture, but his even greater love of travel drew him to places far and wide. In 1975, he traveled to South America for a journalism assignment on the Amazon. It was here that he designed his first ship, using what he could find to build a raft that would take him up and down the river during the next 7 months. Soon thereafter he started working in travel, creating unique tour experiences in Europe.
Since 2002, AmaWaterways has offered unforgettable river cruises aboard award-winning ships sailing legendary rivers to the heart of Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.
Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on our passion for river cruising, strong partnerships with our dedicated travel agent partners, the unparalleled service of our staff and crew, our exquisite La Chaine des Rotisseurs dining, and our innovations, which range from staterooms with unique "twin balconies" to included shore excursions featuring active biking and hiking options. Our most recent innovation, the extraordinary AmaMagna, debuts on the Danube River in May 2019 with over 50% suite accommodations, four unique dining venues, an Exclusive Concierge Golf Program and groundbreaking Water Sports Platform, among several other innovations.
With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received countless honors and accolades including Town & Country River Cruise Awards as "Best Overall," "Best for Food," "Best for Onboard Activities" and "Best for On-Shore Activities," as well as 2017 AFAR and Recommend magazine Reader's Choice Awards for "Best River Cruise Line."
Ships
- TERMS & CONDITIONS
- ms AmaBella
- ms AmaCello
- ms AmaCerto
- ms AmaDahlia
- ms AmaDante
- ms AmaDara
- ms AmaDolce
- ms AmaDouro
- ms AmaKristina
- ms AmaLea
- ms AmaLucia
- ms AmaLyra
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2023 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,589.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruis...2023 : Enticing Douro : Porto to Porto : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, crea...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Ist
From $8,347.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Colors of Provence : Paris to Barcelona : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Night
From $5,219.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your ...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $14,877.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slov...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and hi...2023 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $2,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruis...2022 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $5,698.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Riches of the Mekong : Siem Reap to My Tho : 7-Night Cruises with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms Am
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityStart your journey Siem Reap, Cambodia the g...2023 : Riches of the Mekong : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaDara
From $1,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and...2023 : Stars of South Africa : Cape Town to Johannesburg : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise
From $14,495.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewStars of South Africa3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights GR...2022 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Prague : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nig
From $3,909.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this stor...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : Paris to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 N
From $6,179.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of...2023 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures ...2022 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7-night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamFrom Prague, the "City of Spires," to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rive...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2023 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Vilshofen : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaCerto
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this stor...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine ...2022 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaSonata
From $2,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of ...2022 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruises with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewBest of Holland & BelgiumCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through t...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Ist
From $9,597.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisSee the best of Paris during a 2-night stay before embarking on your Paris & Normandy river cruise.2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $4,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bur
From $9,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Romantic Danube : Munich to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Mights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaBella
From $3,189.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $3,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $14,877.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slov...