AmaWaterways

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 AmaMaya
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSofia
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam: ms AmaStella
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
hic cathedral.2026 : Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise A
From $6,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselAglow with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those who gli...2025 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Munich Pre-Cruise : Munic
From $4,819.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance and festivity of Old World Europe will travel into the very hea...2026 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $5,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVenita
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruis...2026 : Magnificent Europe : 14- Night Cruise : Budapest to Amsterdam : ms AmaStella
From $7,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise And 2 Night
From $9,674.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $6,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2026 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Si
From $4,047.00 (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...2026 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Medellin Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena
From $5,609.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the magical Magda...2026 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lucern
From $6,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates thos...2026 : Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Lake Como Pre
From $5,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVenita
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDiscover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday's glow on this magical Rhine River...2026 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $5,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine...2026 : Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselAglow with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those who gli...2026 : Stars of South Africa : 14-Night Cruise And Land Package: 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Wildlif
From $14,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview14-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT WILDLIFE CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBU...2026 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Rei
From $6,014.00 (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 : Colors of Provence (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Barcelona Pre-Cruise And 3 Nigh
From $6,914.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Lyon to ArlesCelebrate the festive holiday season while sailing through the South of France.2026 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms A
From $4,424.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of ...2025 : Essence of Burgundy & Provence : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Geneva Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
From $4,890.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Port of Dijon to ArlesIndulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the es...2026 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 11-Night Cruise And Land Package: 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 8-Night P
From $5,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
Overview11-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 3-NIGHT CAIRO PRE-CRUISE, 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO POST-CRUISEWe are thri...2026 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 11-Night Cruise And Land Package: 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 8-Night P
From $5,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaDahlia
Overview11-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 3-NIGHT CAIRO PRE-CRUISE, 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO POST-CRUISEWe are thr...2025 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 6 Nights Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Post-Cruise : Ha
From $5,299.00 (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...2027 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $6,228.00 (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 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2026 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Medellin Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena
From $5,609.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the magical Magda...2026 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Prague
From $4,834.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and hi...2026 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $5,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine...2026 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lucern
From $6,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates thos...2027 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong
From $3,448.00 (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 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2026 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaSiena
From $3,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSiena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2026 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms A
From $4,424.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of ...2025 : Magna On The Danube : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $3,639.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenIndulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes a...