
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 AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $6,534.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful ...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 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Prague : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $5,059.00 (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...2025 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lisbon to Porto : ms AmaSintra
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSintra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, cr...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...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaSonata
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slovakia, Au...2025 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaSonata
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,259.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen To Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $4,869.00 (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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaVerde
From $6,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Pos
From $9,194.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
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 AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2024 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise : Paris to Le Havre : ms AmaDante
From $3,899.00 (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 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $2,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como
From $5,039.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holiday fantasy...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaSonata
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slovakia, Au...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $5,938.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaSie
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.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 AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,334.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $5,938.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,934.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,699.00 (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 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam
From $4,429.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgiu...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaViola
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $6,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey that combines three beaut...2025 : Golden Trails of Africa : 1 Night Johannesburg (Or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise
From $16,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG (OR 3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN), 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG AND 7 N...