
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 AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaBella
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail alo...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2023 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : Arles to Chalon-sur-Saone : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaKristina
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $5,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronSet sail in Porto, the beautiful 'City of Bridges' and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO W...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Crui
From $5,379.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bur
From $7,048.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterda
From $5,179.00 (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...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 AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...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...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 : Rhine & Moselle Delights (Christmas) : 10- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to
From $6,679.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover four countr...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : m
From $6,679.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2024 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nigh
From $5,529.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
From $3,599.00 (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 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2024 : Medieval Treasures (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Nuremberg : ms AmaPrima
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg.2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : 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...2023 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaSonata
From $2,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures...2024 : Wildlife and the Falls : 12-night cruise : Johannesburg to Johannesburg : ms Zambezi Queen
From $13,201.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview4- Night Cruise With 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights ...2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaVerde
From $3,299.00 (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 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cr
From $5,429.00 (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...2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $5,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronSet sail in Porto, the beautiful 'City of Bridges' and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO W...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 ...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaSonat
From $4,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the cont...2024 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Paris Post-Cruise : Barcel
From $5,669.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
CRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses.2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (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...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Is
From $7,298.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budap
From $5,259.00 (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...