
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
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- 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 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,449.00 (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 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms Ama
From $3,939.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuSeason's greetings from the breathtaking Lower Danube, whose natural beauty and rich histories i...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 : Blue Danube Discovery (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms Ama
From $4,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of history, cultural treasures, and seasonal festivities ahead of the holida...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
From $4,439.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovak...2025 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise : Cartagena to Barranquilla : ms AmaMagdalena
From $3,839.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImmerse yourself in the wonders of Colombia, the "Land of a Tho...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 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaSonata
From $3,120.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some ...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.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 : 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 : 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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights
From $5,524.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovak...2025 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights In Medellin, 2 Nights In Cartagena Pre Cr
From $8,162.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImmerse yourself in the wonders that this South American countr...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 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights In Medellin, 2 Nights In Cartagena Pre Cr
From $8,162.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImmerse yourself in the wonders that this South American countr...2026 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise : Porto to Porto : ms AmaSintra
From $3,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSintra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, cr...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to
From $4,324.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slova...2026 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaReina
From $4,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mo...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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nigh
From $6,629.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCruise From: Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get...2026 : Grand Seine & Rhone : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights French Riv
From $10,769.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLyra
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to ArlesFrench history, art, food, and wine are all highlighted on this grand journey along three iconic Fren...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to
From $4,324.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slova...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...2026 : Colors of Provence (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Barcelona Pre-Cruise And 3 Nig
From $6,319.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Lyon to ArlesCelebrate the festive holiday season while sailing through the South of France.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...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...2025 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaSonata
From $3,120.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some ...2026 : Melodies of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Prague P
From $5,034.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of...2026 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Luxembourg to Nuremberg : ms AmaCerto
From $3,449.00 (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...