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 AmaMagna
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2024 : 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...2023 : Legendary Danube : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaLea
From $2,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewLegendary DanubeCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city o...2023 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisSee the best of Paris during a 2-night stay before embarking on your Paris & Normandy river cruise.2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2023 : Wildlife & the Falls : Johannesburg to Johannesburg : 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cr
From $13,695.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewWildlife and the Falls1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $4,869.00 (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 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Paris to Le Havre : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDante
From $2,849.00 (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 ...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $7,548.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budape
From $4,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slovakia, Aus...2024 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise : Arles to Port of Dijon : ms AmaCello
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
CRUISE FROM : Arles to Port of DijonIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France's Bur...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...2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVerde
From $3,199.00 (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...2023 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : Porto to Vega de Terron : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,349.00 (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...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2023 : Colors of Provence : Barcelona to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Night
From $5,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fanta...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $5,938.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2023 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Paris : 7-night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Crui
From $5,229.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgDrink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys' iconic vine...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaMora
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy.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 AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and histori...2024 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $3,599.00 (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...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $7,498.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : Chalon-sur-Saone to Arles : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaCello
From $2,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $4,598.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : 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 AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine ...2023 : Riches of the Mekong : Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City : 7-Night Cruises with 6 Nights Pre-Cruise a
From $3,698.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityYour journey begins in Vietnam's capital, Ha...2024 : Majestic Capitals of the Danube : 5- Night Cruise With 3-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaDelight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe's most spectacular capital cities along the Danube River dur...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $4,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the conti...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and hi...2024 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaDara
From $1,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
CRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the "Peal of the Orient," offers a vibrant mix o...