AmaWaterways
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 AmaMaya
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSofia
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2026 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaMora
From $4,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mos...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,239.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lo...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $4,039.00 (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 ...2026 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Luxembourg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,449.00 (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...2026 : Rivers & Rails Of Africa 13 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4 Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $16,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4 NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 4 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...2026 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 11-Night Cruise And Land Package: 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 8-Night P
From $5,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaDahlia
Overview11-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 3-NIGHT CAIRO PRE-CRUISE, 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO POST-CRUISEWe are thr...2026 : Rivers & Rails Of Africa 13 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4 Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $16,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4 NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 4 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...2025 : Enchanting Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $2,320.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCruise From: Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 Nights BRASOV Pre-Cruise
From $5,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lo...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to
From $4,224.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSofia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slova...2026 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 3 Night
From $7,109.00 (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 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Lake L
From $7,184.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCruise From: Luxembourg to BaselExpand your imagination in fairytale villages-Trier, with its ancient Roman treasures, and encha...2025 : Tulip Time : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaStella
From $2,739.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Round trip AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and F...2026 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lake Lucerne Pre-Cruise : Z
From $5,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Istanbul Pre-Cr
From $7,284.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nig
From $6,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
hic cathedral.2026 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $5,328.00 (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 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2025 : Taste of Bordeaux : 7-night Cruise : Bordeaux to Bordeaux : ms AmaDolce
From $3,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Bordeaux to BordeauxFrom romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is ...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $4,039.00 (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 ...2025 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights In Medellin, 2 Nights In Cartagena Pre Cr
From $8,162.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImmerse yourself in the wonders that this South American countr...2026 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates thos...2025 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Cairo Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Nig
From $5,055.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
OverviewWe are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt.2025 : Colors of Provence (Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Arles to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $4,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Lyon to ArlesCelebrate the festive holiday season while sailing through the South of France.2025 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $3,839.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance and festivity of Old World Europe will travel into the very hea...2025 : Tulip Time : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaStella
From $2,739.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Round trip AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and F...2026 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaVerde
From $5,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2025 : Magnificent Europe : 14-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Budapest Post-Cruise : Amsterdam to Budape
From $8,089.00 (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 ...2026 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $5,328.00 (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 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2025 : Wildlife And The Falls : 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls
From $15,590.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG, 3 NIGHTS GREATER KRUGER NATION...2025 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $5,279.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCruise From: Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine a...