
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 : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to BudapestFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary...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...2023 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Le Havre to Paris : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDante
From $3,299.00 (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 ...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...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 : Majestic Capitals of the Danube : 5- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vienna : ms AmaSonata
From $2,999.00 (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 : Colors of Provence : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Paris Post-Cruise : Barcel
From $5,669.00 (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 : 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 : 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...2024 : Golden Trails of Africa : 16-night Cruise : Johannesburg to Arusha : ms Zambezi Queen
From $15,956.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview4- Night Cruise With 1 Night Johannesburg (Or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $5,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine ...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaPri
From $4,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2024 : Legendary Danube : Nuremberg to Budapest : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLea
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concludi...2024 : Medieval Treasures (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Nuremberg : ms AmaPrima
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg.2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,859.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
Overview7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Brasov, 2 Nights Bucharest Post-CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to Giu...2023 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSiena
From $2,999.00 (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...2023 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : Le Havre to Paris : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDante
From $3,299.00 (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 ...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,658.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Istanbul Post-CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to...2024 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nigh
From $5,529.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2024 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaVida
From $3,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an ...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 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Budap
From $5,259.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famo...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 : 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 ...2023 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch 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 : 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 : Enticing Douro : Porto to Porto : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVida
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, crea...2024 : Enchanting Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaPri
From $4,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2023 : Melodies of the Danube : Budapest to Vilshofen : 7-Night Cruises : ms AmaLea
From $2,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewMelodies of the Danube7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storie...2024 : Golden Trails of Africa : 16-night Cruise : Johannesburg to Arusha : ms Zambezi Queen
From $15,956.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview4- Night Cruise With 1 Night Johannesburg (Or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights...