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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $7,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2025 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaCer
From $5,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaBella
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2025 : Captivating Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Amste
From $6,489.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.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.2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Mu
From $8,319.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights (Christmas) : 10- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to
From $6,679.00 (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...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaVerde
From $3,399.00 (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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaCerto
From $6,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine ...2025 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $2,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multit...2025 : Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4 Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $14,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4 NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 4 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...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.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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterd
From $5,659.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Colors of Provence : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Barc
From $6,574.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your se...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSiena
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,558.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2025 : Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Basel to
From $5,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holid...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $3,699.00 (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 ...2025 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaStel
From $3,599.00 (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...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : 10-Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : m
From $6,679.00 (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...2025 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post
From $6,819.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist p...2024 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise : Lyon to Arles : ms AmaKristina
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
CRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses.2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught ...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
From $6,289.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise : Arles To Port Of Dijon : ms AmaCello
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Port of Dijon to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of Fran...