
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 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Medellin Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena
From $5,609.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the magical Magda...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,349.00 (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 l...2026 : New! Best of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $2,949.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to BudapestCapture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished benea...2026 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaReina
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mo...2025 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights In Medellin Pre Cruise And 3 Nights In Pana
From $6,762.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the magical Magda...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $4,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful...2025 : Romantic Danube : 7-night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaLea
From $3,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the ...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaBella
From $4,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful...2026 : Grand Seine & Rhone : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights French Riv
From $10,769.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ArlesFrench history, art, food, and wine are all highlighted on this grand journey along three iconic Fren...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 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Medellin Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena
From $5,609.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the magical Magda...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,349.00 (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 l...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise And 2 Night
From $9,674.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2026 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates thos...2026 : 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
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2026 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Prague
From $4,834.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and hi...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms Ama
From $3,939.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuSeason's greetings from the breathtaking Lower Danube, whose natural beauty and rich histories i...2026 : Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselAglow with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those who gli...2027 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong
From $3,448.00 (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...2026 : 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
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to
From $4,324.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slova...2025 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Munich Pre-Cruise : Munic
From $4,819.00 (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...2026 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms A
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday's glow on this magical Rhine River...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Istanb
From $6,275.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lo...2026 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Si
From $4,047.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported bac...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nigh
From $6,629.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCruise From: Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam: ms AmaStella
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
hic cathedral.2025 : Best of Holland & Belgium : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaStella
From $3,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Roundtrip AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium.2026 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms A
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday's glow on this magical Rhine River...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...