
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 : 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...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapes
From $12,897.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovaki...2022 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $4,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $4,479.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2023 : Medieval Treasures : Zurich to Prague : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights
From $5,629.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewMedieval TreasuresCRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergZurich and Lucerne provide the perfect starting point before experiencing the ...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,299.00 (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 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Vilshofen : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaCerto
From $2,349.00 (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 : 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...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 ...2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $4,479.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.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 : 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 : 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 : 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.2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $6,997.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...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 AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2022 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Prague : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nig
From $3,609.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storie...2023 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham : 7-Night Cruises with 2 Nights Pre-C
From $1,798.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwo lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and en...2023 : Golden Trails of East Africa : Johannesburg to Arusha : 1 Night Johannesburg (or 3 Nights Cap
From $15,695.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewGolden Trails of Africa1 Night Johannesburg (or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nigh...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $5,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $6,997.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : Arles to Chalon-sur-Saone : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaCello
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Chalon-sur-Saone to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of F...2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaVerde
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaSonata
From $3,049.00 (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 : Romantic Danube : Munich to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Mights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVerde
From $3,489.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2022 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms
From $4,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2022 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artisti...2023 : Legendary Danube : Prague to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVio
From $3,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewLegendary DanubeCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city...