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 AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
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...2023 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artisti...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic...2023 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : Arles to Chalon-sur-Saone : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaKristina
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bud
From $4,759.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Is
From $7,298.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
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 : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSiena
From $2,999.00 (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...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Prague : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $5,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic...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 AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bu
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2024 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.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 : 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 : 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...2024 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise : Le Havre to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $4,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
CRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist painters ...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 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,859.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
Overview7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Brasov, 2 Nights Bucharest Post-CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to Giu...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...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budap
From $5,259.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famo...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of Europe'...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $5,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronSet sail in Porto, the beautiful 'City of Bridges' and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO W...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruis
From $8,529.00 (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 ...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,859.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
Overview7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Brasov, 2 Nights Bucharest Post-CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to Giu...2023 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Le Havre to Paris : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDante
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover both the popular sites and hidden gems of Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous ...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.2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaBella
From $3,149.00 (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 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : Vega de Terron to Porto : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronTwo iconic cities, Lisbon and Madrid, provide the perfect start and end to a grand journey t...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $5,159.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slovakia, Au...