
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
2023 : Taste of Bordeaux : Bilbao to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Po
From $5,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to Spain's legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.2023 : Rhine & Moselle Delights : Basel to Amsterdam : 10-Night Cruise : ms AmaPrima
From $4,099.00 (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 : Taste of Bordeaux : Bilbao to Paris : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Po
From $5,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to Spain's legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $5,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2023 : Legendary Danube : Prague to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaVio
From $3,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewLegendary DanubeCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city...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 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Zurich : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Night
From $5,079.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $2,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2022 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapes
From $13,197.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2022 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise : Nuremberg To Luxembourg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhi...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaMora
From $5,579.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2023 : Treasures of the Main & Rhine : Prague to Amsterdam : 7-night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to AmsterdamFrom Prague, the "City of Spires," to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rive...2023 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisSee the best of Paris during a 2-night stay before embarking on your Paris & Normandy river cruise.2023 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVerde
From $2,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...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...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaMora
From $5,579.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2023 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaMora
From $4,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine a...2023 : Taste of Bordeaux : Bordeaux to Bordeaux : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaDolce
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Bordeaux to BordeauxTravel to France's legendary wine capital, Bordeaux.2023 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7-Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaSonata
From $3,499.00 (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 : Romantic Danube : Vilshofen to Budapest : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaVerde
From $2,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2023 : Stars of South Africa : Cape Town to Johannesburg : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise
From $14,495.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
OverviewStars of South Africa3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights GR...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2022 : Captivating Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
From $2,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2023 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2023 : Blue Danube Discovery : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7-Night Cruises with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 N
From $3,909.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewBlue Danube Discovery7-Night CruisesCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures...2023 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $2,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruis...2022 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise with 2-Nights Pre-Cruise and 4 Nights Post-Cr
From $5,849.00 (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 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : Amsterdam to Luxembourg : 7-night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgDrink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys' iconic vine...2022 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $4,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisSee the best of Paris during a 2-night stay before embarking on your Paris & Normandy river cruise.2023 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $2,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...