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 AmaLilia
- ms AmaLucia
- ms AmaLyra
- ms AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2025 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,944.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen To Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2025 : Captivating Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2025 : Rivers & Rails of Africa 12 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $14,995.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 3 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Pos
From $9,194.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaSonata
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations o...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $5,484.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como
From $5,039.00 (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...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...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : 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...2025 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,944.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of...2025 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaSonat
From $4,274.00 (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 ...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...2025 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $6,179.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruis...2025 : Tulip Time : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaVenita
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVenita
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia com...2025 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $3,839.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the conti...2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bud
From $4,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations o...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...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaSonata
From $3,799.00 (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...2025 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 5 Nights Pre Cruise : Medellin to Barranquilla : m
From $5,849.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights In Medellin, 2 Nights In Cartagena Pre CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImm...2025 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : Luxembourg to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselExpand your imagination in fairytale villages-Trier, with its ancient Roman treasures, and ench...2025 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise : Barranquilla to Cartagena : ms AmaMelodia
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the 'Land of a Thous...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : ms AmaDara
From $2,470.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Peal of the Orient,' offers a vibra...2025 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam
From $4,629.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...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.2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen To Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $4,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $5,484.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2024 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-C
From $6,329.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
CRUISE FROM : Port of Dijon to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France's Bur...2024 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine (Christmas) : Prague to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaPri
From $4,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamFrom Prague, the 'City of Spires,' to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rivers and t...