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 AmaMelodia
- ms AmaMora
- ms AmaPrima
- ms AmaReina
- ms AmaSerena
- ms AmaSiena
- ms AmaSintra
- ms AmaSonata
- ms AmaStella
- ms AmaVenita
- ms AmaVerde
- ms AmaVida
- ms AmaViola
- ms Zambezi Queen
Destinations
Cruises
2025 : Wonders of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre Cruise : Cartagena to Barranquilla :
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMelodia
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Cartagena to BarranquillaImmerse yourself in the wonders of Colombia, the 'Land of a Thous...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaLucia
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Medieval Treasures : 7-Night Cruise : Basel to Nuremberg : ms AmaPrima
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to NurembergWalk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Milt...2025 : Golden Trails of Africa : 1 Night Johannesburg (Or 3 Nights Cape Town), 4-Night Safari Cruise
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG (OR 3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN), 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG AND 7 N...2024 : Tulip Time : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : ms AmaCerto
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come...2025 : Paris & Normandy : 7- Night Cruise : Paris to Paris : ms AmaDante
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Paris to ParisParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible f...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms AmaMagna
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Zurich to Amsterdam : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Crui
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 ...2025 : Magic of Colombia : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre Cruise : Medellin to Cartagena : ms Ama
Destination: South America
Ship: ms AmaMagdalena
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Barranquilla to CartagenaEmbrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the 'Land of a Tho...2024 : Enticing Douro : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Lisbon to Porto : ms AmaDouro
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDouro
CRUISE FROM : Porto to PortoRambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an...2025 : Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4 Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4 NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 4 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...2025 : Romantic Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms AmaBella
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterd
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaVerde
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen To Budapest : ms AmaBella
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2024 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : Amsterdam to Basel : 7- Night Cruise : ms AmaSiena
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 ...2024 : Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Vienna : ms AmaVio
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Budapest to ViennaFrom Strauss's The Blue Danube to Mozart's Linz Symphony, the Danube River has in...2024 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruise
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary,...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Pos
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2025 : Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgiu...2025 : Flavors of Portugal & Spain : 7- Night Cruise : Madrid to Lisbon : ms AmaVida
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVida
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Porto to Vega de TerronSet sail in Porto, the beautiful 'City of Bridges' and gateway to the Douro R...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-Cruise : Mu
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Budapest to GiurgiuFrom Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful ...2025 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Night Pos
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
OverviewWe are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt.2024 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Siem Reap to My Tho : ms Am
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...2025 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and ...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Giurgiu : ms AmaMagna
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM :Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Pre-Cruise And 4 Nights Post-C
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
Overview CRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its mult...2025 : Legendary Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms AmaSona
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg a...2025 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 4 Nights Pre-Cruise : Zurich to Amsterdam : ms AmaCer
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.