
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
2025 : Magnificent Europe : 14-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise : Budapest to Amsterda
From $7,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCruise From: Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three r...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lake Lucerne
From $5,189.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
hic cathedral.2025 : Tulip Time : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms AmaStella
From $2,739.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Round trip AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and F...2025 : Colors of Provence : 7-night Cruise : Arles to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $3,360.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaKristina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Lyon to ArlesFrom romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enliven...2025 : Melodies of the Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Budapest to Vilshofen : ms Ama
From $4,039.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenCelebrate the holidays aboard one of the most elegantly decorated ships on the Danube, witnes...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...2025 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 Nights BRASOV Pre-Cruise
From $5,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lo...2025 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Pragu
From $4,814.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance and festivity of Old World Europe will travel into the very heart...2025 : Romantic Danube : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Munich Pre-Cruise : Munich to Budapest : ms Am
From $4,219.00 (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 th...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 Nights BRASOV Pre-Cruise And
From $7,575.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2025 : New! Best of the Danube : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise : Budapest to Buda
From $3,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewRoundtrip BudapestCapture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished beneath towering fort...2026 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 3 Night
From $7,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist p...2026 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Paris Pre-Cruise And 3 Night
From $7,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Impressionist p...2025 : Impressions of the Seine & Paris : 7-night Cruise : Le Havre to Paris : ms AmaDante
From $3,760.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDante
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Paris to Le HavreDiscover the most renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by famous Im...2026 : Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 3 N
From $5,939.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to LuxembourgDrink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys' iconic vine...2026 : Captivating Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Lake Luce
From $6,339.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.2026 : Wildlife And The Falls : 12-Night Cruise And Land Package: 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Wild
From $13,795.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview12-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG, 4-NIGHT WILDLIFE CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNES...2026 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lake Lucerne Pre-Cruise : Z
From $5,289.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaStella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2026 : Magna On The Danube Christmas : 7- Night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaMagna
From $3,649.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slova...2026 : Captivating Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Lake Luce
From $6,339.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselContoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates.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 : Colors of Provence (Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Arles to Lyon : ms AmaKristina
From $4,139.00 (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 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-Night Cruise With 2 Nights Munich Pre-Cruise : Munich to
From $5,119.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovak...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $3,755.00 (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 ...2026 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Luxembourg : 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...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Giurgiu : ms AmaVerde
From $3,149.00 (USD)
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...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Munich Pre-Cruise : Munich to
From $4,329.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries'Hungary, Slova...2025 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaPrima
From $3,839.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCruise From: Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lake Lucerne
From $5,189.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
hic cathedral.2025 : Melodies of the Danube : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Prague Po
From $4,824.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of ...