
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 AmaDante
- ms AmaDara
- ms AmaDolce
- ms AmaDouro
- ms AmaKristina
- ms AmaLea
- ms AmaLyra
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2020 : Taste of Bordeaux : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bilbao
From $4,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
Overview Taste of BordeauxCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to France's legendary wine capital, Bordeaux.2020 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewIconic Christmas MarketsCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets thr...Enchanting Rhine : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
From $3,809.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future...2020 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $3,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewGems of Southeast EuropeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you...Christmas Markets On The Danube : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaLea
From $2,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewChristmas Markets On The DanubeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in ...Romantic Danube : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $2,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewRomantic DanubeCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the ...2020 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms
From $3,919.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewIconic Christmas MarketsCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets thr...Magical Christmas Markets : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 3-Nights Pre-Cruise, 2 Nights Post-Cruise : P
From $4,459.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewMagical Christmas MarketsCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to ViennaThroughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and...Stars of South Africa : 2020 - Cape Town to Johannesburg : ms Zambezi Queen
From $13,895.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview Stars of South Africa3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG, 3 NIGHTS ...Medieval Treasures : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Zuric
From $4,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewMedieval TreasuresCRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergZurich and Lucerne provide the perfect starting point before experiencing the ...Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaStella
From $2,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewChristmas Markets on the RhineCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its mo...2020 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterda
From $4,359.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewChristmas Markets on the RhineCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most...Magical Christmas Markets : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise, 3-Nights Post-Cruise : V
From $3,959.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewMagical Christmas MarketsCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to ViennaThroughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and ...Romantic Danube : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaViola
From $2,889.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewRomantic DanubeCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the ...Captivating Rhine : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Amster
From $5,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCaptivating Rhine7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the...2020 - Enticing Douro : 7-Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
Overview Enticing Douro CRUISE FROM : Porto to Porto Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro R...Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cr
From $4,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewChristmas Markets on the RhineCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its mos...2020 : Rivers & Rails of Africa : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls
From $14,195.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewRivers & Rails of Africa3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 3 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the r...Enchanting Rhine : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaViol
From $5,159.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive futur...2020 : Charms of the Mekong : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong
From $2,748.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCharms of the MekongCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapThe lively city of Ho Chi Minh City provides the perfect st...2020 : Christmas Markets On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapes
From $3,669.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview Christmas Markets On The DanubeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry ...2020 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaKristina
From $2,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewChristmas Markets on the RhineCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its ...Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise : Vega Terron to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
OVERVIEWCRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega TerronSet sail in Porto, the beautiful "City of Bridges" and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNE...2020 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaSerena
From $2,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewRomantic DanubeCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the...2020 : Christmas Markets On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapes
From $3,669.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
Overview Christmas Markets On The DanubeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry...2020 : Christmas Markets On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $4,189.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview Christmas Markets On The DanubeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry ...Melodies of the Danube : 2019 - 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Buda
From $3,509.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
7-Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generati...Rhine & Moselle Delights : 2019 - 10-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $4,099.00 (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...2020 : Christmas Markets On The Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $4,189.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
Overview Christmas Markets On The DanubeCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry...2020 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Pra
From $8,968.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewGrand Danube CruiseCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Roman...