
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
2025 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : ms AmaDara
From $2,375.00 (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...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
CRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful time of...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famou...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...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 AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...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 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $7,298.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : 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 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post
From $9,597.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $5,938.00 (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...2023 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : Arles to Chalon-sur-Saone : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaCello
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello2023 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $2,199.00 (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...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.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.2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaCer
From $5,379.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.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...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 : 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...2024 : Majestic Capitals of the Danube : 5- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vienna : ms AmaVerde
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaDelight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe's most spectacular capital cities along the Danube River dur...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post
From $9,597.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaSonat
From $4,139.00 (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...2023 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $2,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,939.00 (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...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...2024 : Medieval Treasures : 7-Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Basel
From $6,179.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Milt...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselExpand your imagination in fairytale villages'enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive i...2023 : Romantic Danube : Munich to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaSonata
From $3,089.00 (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 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,459.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...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 : 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...