
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
2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $5,758.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful time of...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Crui
From $5,379.00 (USD)
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 ...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 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaDara
From $1,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
CRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the "Peal of the Orient," offers a vibrant mix o...2023 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Paris to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise a
From $5,919.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover both the popular sites and hidden gems of Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous ...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 : Majestic Capitals of the Danube : 5- Night Cruise With 3-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaDelight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe's most spectacular capital cities along the Danube River du...2024 : Legendary Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaSona
From $4,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concl...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 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise : Le Havre to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $4,099.00 (USD)
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 ...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como
From $5,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fanta...2023 : Taste of Bordeaux : Bilbao to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Po
From $5,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to Spain's legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.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...2023 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : Madrid to Lisbon : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and
From $5,049.00 (USD)
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...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong
From $2,869.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwo lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and en...2024 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Crui
From $5,499.00 (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...2023 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : Cairo to Cairo : 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruises Roundtrip
From $4,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaDahlia
OverviewSecrets of Egypt & the Nile3-NIGHT CAIRO Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruises ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO Post-CruiseWe are thrilled ...2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bud
From $4,759.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2023 : Riches of the Mekong : Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City : 7-Night Cruises with 6 Nights Pre-Cruise a
From $3,698.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewRiches of the Mekong7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityYour journey begins in Vietnam's capital, Ha...2023 : Colors of Provence : 7- Night Cruise : Arles to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewColors of Provence7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, th...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail alo...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Is
From $7,298.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $4,339.00 (USD)
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...2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic...2024 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Is
From $7,298.00 (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 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 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Prague to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruis
From $4,599.00 (USD)
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 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDramatic rivers yielding to fairytale towns and iconic cities all come alive as you discover fou...2023 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bur
From $7,048.00 (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 with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterda
From $5,179.00 (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...