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
2025 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : ms AmaDara
From $2,375.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported bac...2024 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cru
From $4,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgBookend your travels with stays in two incredible cities rich with history and culture: Amsterdam a...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaMora
From $3,842.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium.2023 : Enticing Douro : Porto to Porto : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,999.00 (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...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2024 : Rivers & Rails of Africa : 12 Nights Cruise : Cape Town to Johannesburg : ms Zambezi Queen
From $15,095.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview4- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 3 Nights Rovos RailRelive the roma...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.2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fantasy...2023 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Luxembourg : 7-night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgDrink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys' iconic vine...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaVerde
From $6,798.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $5,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine...2025 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 6 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Ha
From $4,774.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported bac...2024 : Riches of the Mekong : 7-Night Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : ms AmaDara
From $1,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported bac...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 ...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Ist
From $8,097.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como
From $5,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fanta...2024 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaMora
From $5,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come ...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,358.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2023 : Enticing Douro : Porto to Porto : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,999.00 (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...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...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.2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $4,899.00 (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 : Legendary Danube : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concludi...2023 : Medieval Treasures : Basel to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewMedieval TreasuresCRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Pr
From $9,098.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterda
From $5,179.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2023 : Enticing Douro : Porto to Porto : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDouro
From $3,149.00 (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 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $4,223.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...