
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
2023 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,899.00 (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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Ist
From $8,347.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $5,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : Luxembourg to Basel : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $2,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselExpand your imagination in fairytale villages-enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $3,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2022 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Vilshofen : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaCerto
From $2,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this stor...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : Zurich to Amsterdam : 10-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : m
From $5,779.00 (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...2022 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $4,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Mights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,049.00 (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...2023 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures ...2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $5,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...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...2022 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $4,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures ...2024 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham : 7-Night Cruises with 2 Nights Pre-C
From $3,098.00 (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 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,149.00 (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 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg To Luxembourg : ms AmaPrima
From $2,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhi...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaVerde
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $3,499.00 (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...2023 : Riches of the Mekong : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaDara
From $1,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and...2023 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : Cairo to Cairo : 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruises Roundtrip
From $4,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaDahlia
OverviewSecrets of Egypt & the Nile3-NIGHT CAIRO Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruises ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO Post-CruiseWe are thrilled ...2022 : Colors of Provence : Barcelona to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Night
From $5,419.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your ...2022 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,499.00 (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...2023 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7-night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamFrom Prague, the "City of Spires," to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rive...2022 : Romantic Danube : Munich to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Mights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVerde
From $3,489.00 (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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $5,698.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : 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...2022 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Paris to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise a
From $5,659.00 (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 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bur
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...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...