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 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,199.00 (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...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 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam
From $4,729.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamSpend the holidays taking in all the seasonal charms and delights of the Dutch and Belgian ...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $6,459.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey that combines three beaut...2025 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2025 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam
From $4,429.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgiu...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...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...2025 : Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Basel to
From $5,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holid...2025 : Magnificent Europe : 14- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Budapest : ms AmaStella
From $6,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three...2025 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaSonata
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations o...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 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-C
From $6,429.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
CRUISE FROM : Port of Dijon to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France's Bur...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
From $6,289.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...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 : Captivating Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Amste
From $6,489.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2025 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Night Pos
From $5,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
OverviewWe are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt.2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic t...2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Luxembourg : 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 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaMora
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of ...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaViola
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,558.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...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 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $3,399.00 (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 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena : ms Ama
From $4,949.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the 'Land of a Tho...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,558.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $3,399.00 (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...