
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 AmaMagdalena
- ms AmaMagna
- ms AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2024 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lake Como to Amsterda
From $5,039.00 (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.2024 : Iconic Christmas Markets : Budapest to Nuremberg : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaViola
From $3,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
CRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic...2024 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $4,985.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium...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 : Paris & Normandy : 7-Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $2,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artisti...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...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...2024 : Paris & Normandy : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaLyra
From $4,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
CRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty.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 : 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 ...2023 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise : ms AmaCerto
From $2,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2024 : Wildlife and the Falls : 12-night cruise : Johannesburg to Johannesburg : ms Zambezi Queen
From $13,201.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview4- Night Cruise With 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights ...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruis
From $8,529.00 (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 ...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 : Rhine & Moselle Fairytales : 11-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruis
From $8,529.00 (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 ...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
From $7,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of Europe'...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.2024 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaMora
From $5,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come ...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 : Best of Holland & Belgium : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruises with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewBest of Holland & BelgiumCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through t...2024 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise
From $6,559.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of Europe'...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 ...2024 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Post-Cruise : Bud
From $4,759.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2023 : Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vienna to Budapest : ms AmaSon
From $2,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Vienna to BudapestFrom Strauss's The Blue Danube to Mozart's Linz Symphony, the Danube River has i...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.2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2024 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaSonat
From $4,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the cont...2023 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7-Night Cruise with 3 Nights Pre-Cruise and 3 Nights Post-Cruise
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewEurope's Rivers & CastlesCruise FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergTwo iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey ...2023 : Enchanting Rhine : Basel to Amsterdam : 7-Night Cruise with 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaLucia
From $3,979.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.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.