
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 AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2024 : Legendary Danube : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concludi...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Crui
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 ...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruis
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 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Nuremberg to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamGet lost in the medieval chivalric atmosphere of Nuremberg's Kaiserburg Castle, representative of th...2023 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2024 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Prague to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruis
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamFrom Prague, the 'City of Spires,' to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rivers and t...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slovakia, Au...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of Europe'...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : ms AmaDara
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 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
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 : Taste of Bordeaux : Bilbao to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Po
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to Spain's legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.2023 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaSonata
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cr
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 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy.2024 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaVida
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an ...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruis
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 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cru
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgBookend your travels with stays in two incredible cities rich with history and culture: Amsterdam a...2024 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise A
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
CRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwo lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and end to you...2024 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail alo...2023 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : Madrid to Lisbon : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronTwo iconic cities, Lisbon and Madrid, provide the perfect start and end to a grand journey t...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2023 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruis
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 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise : Le Havre to Paris : ms AmaDante
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
CRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist painters ...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bur
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fanta...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...