
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
2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Pr
From $9,397.00 (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 Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $6,099.00 (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 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budap
From $4,359.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famous ...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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Pr
From $8,798.00 (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 : Basel to Amsterdam : 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 : 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 ...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 : Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vienna : ms AmaVio
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaFrom Strauss's The Blue Danube to Mozart's Linz Symphony, the Danube River has in...2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise : Vega de Terron to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,699.00 (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 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $5,176.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Prague : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $5,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and histori...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,658.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2024 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Luxembourg : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgDrink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys' iconic vineyards.2024 : Paris & Normandy : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $4,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
CRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty.2024 : Taste of Bordeaux : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bilba
From $6,179.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
CRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to Spain's legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaVerde
From $6,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Crui
From $6,129.00 (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 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,699.00 (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 ...2024 : Magna On The Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenIndulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtak...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps :7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantas...2024 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise : Arles to Port of Dijon : ms AmaCello
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
CRUISE FROM : Arles to Port of DijonIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France's Bur...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights (Christmas) : 10- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $4,999.00 (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 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cru
From $4,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgBookend your travels with stays in two incredible cities rich with history and culture: Amsterdam a...2024 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamGet lost in the medieval chivalric atmosphere of Nuremberg's Kaiserburg Castle, representative of th...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful time of...2024 : Magna On The Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Mun
From $4,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenIndulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtak...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : ms AmaDara
From $2,470.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Peal of the Orient,' offers a vibra...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,699.00 (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 ...2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise : Porto to Vega de Terron : ms AmaVida
From $3,599.00 (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...