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 AmaLilia
- ms AmaLucia
- ms AmaLyra
- ms AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $5,384.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slov...2025 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bud
From $4,784.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of ...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : m
From $6,679.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2025 : Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4 Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $14,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4 NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 4 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the conti...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights (Christmas) : 10- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to
From $6,679.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover four countr...2025 : Imperial Danube Cruise : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Budapest to Budapest : ms
From $4,609.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to BudapestDiscover the imperial history and the royals who once ruled along the banks of the storied Dan...2024 : Medieval Treasures (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Nuremberg : ms AmaPrima
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg.2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
From $6,289.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Night Pos
From $5,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
OverviewWe are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt.2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $6,459.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey that combines three beaut...2025 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaReina
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the conti...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $6,099.00 (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 ...2024 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine (Christmas) : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms Ama
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamExperience the deep-rooted European holiday traditions during the most festive time of year as you s...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Crui
From $5,379.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...2025 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam :
From $6,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2024 : Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vienna : ms AmaVio
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaFrom Strauss's The Blue Danube to Mozart's Linz Symphony, the Danube River has in...2024 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Lyon to Arles : ms AmaKristina
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
CRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses.2025 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaMora
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of th...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $6,734.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful ...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Magnificent Europe : 14- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Budapest : ms AmaStella
From $6,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three...2025 : Tulip Time : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $3,929.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2025 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lisbon to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDouro
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, cre...2024 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lisbon to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $4,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDouro
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an...