
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
2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post Cruise : Pra
From $9,097.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2021 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2022 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Avignon to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewColors of ProvenceCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary ...2021 : Enticing Douro : 7-Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an ...2022 : Enticing Douro : 7-Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $3,499.00 (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...2021 : Captivating Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Amster
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2021 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Chalon-sur-Saone to Arles : ms AmaCello
From $2,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewEssence of Burgundy & ProvenceCRUISE FROM : Chalon-sur-Saone to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary th...2021 : Magical Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise, 3-Nights Port-Cruise : V
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewMagical Christmas Markets7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to ViennaThroughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of go...2021 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $6,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2021 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaLucia
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2021 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $3,349.00 (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...2021 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaCerto
From $3,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2021 : Legendary Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Nuremberg : ms AmaSona
From $3,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg a...2022 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post Cruise :
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2021 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Ist
From $9,497.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Tulip Time : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2021 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $7,798.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2021 : Taste of Bordeaux : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bilbao
From $4,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to France's legendary wine capital, Bordeaux.2022 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post Cruis
From $7,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine a...2021 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $7,997.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2021 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $7,198.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2021 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $3,399.00 (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...2022 : Magna On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Muni
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenIndulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaki...2022 : Tulip Time : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2022 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Cairo Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Nig
From $5,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaDahlia
Overview3-NIGHT CAIRO PRE-CRUISE, 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO POST-CRUISEBeginning in September 2021, we are thrilled...2022 : Legendary Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Nuremberg : ms AmaSona
From $4,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg a...2021 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Luxembourg : ms AmaPrima
From $3,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2021 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cr
From $5,749.00 (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...