
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 : Charms of the Mekong : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-C
From $2,248.00 (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...2024 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $5,176.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg To Luxembourg : ms AmaPrima
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhi...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
From $3,599.00 (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...2023 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Prague : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nig
From $3,809.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this stor...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 : Colors of Provence : Barcelona to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Night
From $5,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Lyon to AvignonFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your ...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaLea
From $2,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famous ...2024 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-C
From $6,329.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
CRUISE FROM : Port of Dijon to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France's Bur...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 AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and histori...2023 : Romantic Danube : Prague to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaBella
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2023 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $2,399.00 (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...2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $2,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...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 AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and histori...2024 : Majestic Capitals of the Danube : 5- Night Cruise With 3-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaDelight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe's most spectacular capital cities along the Danube River dur...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaCer
From $5,379.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2024 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cru
From $5,159.00 (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 : ms AmaCerto
From $4,985.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...2024 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post
From $6,219.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
CRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover both the popular sites and hidden gems of Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressi...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaMora
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy.2023 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $2,399.00 (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...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Basel : ms AmaPrima
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselExpand your imagination in fairytale villages'enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive i...2025 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 6 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Ha
From $4,774.00 (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...2024 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famou...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,...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $2,749.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2025 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap : ms AmaDara
From $2,470.00 (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 'Peal of the Orient,' offers a vibra...