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 : Flavors of Burgundy : 7- Night Cruise : Lyon to Port of Dijon : ms AmaCello
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Port of Dijon to LyonEmbark on a journey that caters to discerning tastes and highlights the decadent French flavo...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...2025 : Imperial Danube Cruise : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Budapest to Budapest : ms
From $4,609.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to BudapestDiscover the imperial history and the royals who once ruled along the banks of the storied Dan...2025 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaReina
From $4,074.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterd
From $5,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Siem Reap to My Tho : ms Am
From $2,548.00 (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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Mu
From $8,319.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
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 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lisbon to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $4,499.00 (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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2025 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaReina
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2025 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam :
From $6,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2024 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post
From $6,219.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
CRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover both the popular sites and hidden gems of Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressi...2024 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Lyon to Arles : ms AmaKristina
From $3,599.00 (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.2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $5,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey that combines three beaut...2025 : Golden Trails of Africa : 1 Night Johannesburg (Or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise
From $16,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG (OR 3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN), 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG AND 7 N...2024 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Lyon to Arles : ms AmaKristina
From $3,599.00 (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.2025 : Legendary Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaSona
From $4,674.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg a...2025 : Tulip Time : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $3,929.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2025 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Buda
From $5,084.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mo...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterd
From $5,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaReina
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mo...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $6,734.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful ...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,699.00 (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 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post
From $6,819.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist p...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $6,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
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 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine (Christmas) : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms Ama
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamExperience the deep-rooted European holiday traditions during the most festive time of year as you s...