
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
2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaViola
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2022 : Captivating Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $2,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2021 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $3,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic...2021 : Magical Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Vienna : ms AmaSonata
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewMagical Christmas Markets7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to ViennaThroughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of go...2021 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Lyon to Avignon : ms AmaKristina
From $2,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewColors of ProvenceCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary ...2021 : Wildlife and the Falls : 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls
From $13,445.00 (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...2022 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post Cruise :
From $4,899.00 (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 l...2021 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaLucia
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2021 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $5,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronTwo iconic cities, Lisbon and Madrid, provide the perfect start and end to a grand journey through P...2021 : Legendary Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Nuremberg : ms AmaSona
From $3,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg a...2021 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $6,598.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2022 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Avignon to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewColors of ProvenceCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary ...2022 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights : Vienna to I
From $5,098.00 (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 l...2022 : Captivating Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2021 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterda
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get ...2022 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como to Amsterdam
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,499.00 (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...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaViola
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $4,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2021 : Captivating Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Amster
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $2,899.00 (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...2021 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaMora
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get ...2022 : Best of Holland & Belgium : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2021 : Tulip Time : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaSiena
From $2,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive.2022 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $3,799.00 (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...2021 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaCerto
From $2,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2021 : Melodies of the Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Buda
From $3,809.00 (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...2022 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaMora
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Enticing Douro : 7-Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaDouro
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDouro
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an...