
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 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $5,499.00 (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 : Charms of the Mekong : 7-Night Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : ms AmaDara
From $2,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwo lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfec...2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $4,239.00 (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 : Riches of the Mekong : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh Cit
From $2,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-NIGHT CRUISE WITH 3 NIGHTS SIEM REAP PRE-CRUISECRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityStart your...2022 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,399.00 (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...2023 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaMora
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewRhine Castles & Swiss Alps7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSiena
From $3,499.00 (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 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $5,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewRhine & Moselle Fairytales11-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspirat...2022 : Enchanting Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaCert
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the...2023 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7-Night Cruise : Vega de Terron to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronTwo iconic cities, Lisbon and Madrid, provide the perfect start and end to a g...2022 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post Cruise : Budap
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mo...2023 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-
From $5,929.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewVineyards of the Rhine & MoselleCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgBookend your travels with stays in two incredible cities ri...2022 : Melodies of the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaViola
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $6,698.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-
From $5,929.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewVineyards of the Rhine & MoselleCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgBookend your travels with stays in two incredible cities ri...2022 : Enchanting Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaCert
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the...2023 : 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
OverviewTulip Time7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof G...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2022 : Rivers & Rails of Africa : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls
From $14,695.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewRivers & Rails of Africa3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 3 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the r...2022 : Discover Africa : 3 Nights Capetown, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls : Cape To
From $10,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewDiscover Africa3 NIGHTS CAPETOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLSExperience the beauty and natural wonders o...2022 : Magna On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budapes
From $4,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenIndulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaki...2023 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible foo...2023 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,589.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewRhine Castles & Swiss Alps7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as pa...2022 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights : Istanbul to
From $5,198.00 (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 : Best of Holland & Belgium : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam
From $4,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $4,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewEnchanting Rhine7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and...2023 : Enticing Douro : 7-Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
Overview7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro Rive...