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
2025 : Christmas Markets on the Danube : 7-night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaBella
From $4,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovak...2026 : Magnificent Europe : 14- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Budapest : ms AmaSofia
From $7,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSofia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three ...2026 : Iconic Christmas Markets : 7- Night Cruise : Nuremberg to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $3,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSonata
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestTravel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and...2026 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 Nights Brasov Pre-Cruise An
From $8,094.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 Nights Brasov Pre-Cruis
From $6,609.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...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.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 : Magnificent Europe : 14- Night Cruise : Amsterdam to Budapest : ms AmaSofia
From $7,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSofia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BudapestFollow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three ...2026 : Legendary Danube : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise : Prague to Budapest : ms
From $5,224.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Nuremberg to BudapestDelve into Europe's history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg an...2026 : Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaCerto
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamComing to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates thos...2025 : Europe's Rivers & Castles : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Post-Cruis
From $5,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCruise From: Luxembourg to NurembergFrom the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitu...2026 : Enchanting Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Zurich, 2 Nights Lake Lucerne Pre-Cruise : Z
From $5,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCerto
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.2026 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : ms AmaMaya
From $3,049.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaMaya
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityCruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported bac...2025 : Magna On The Danube Christmas : 7-Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Pr
From $6,124.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Budapest to VilshofenExperience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries-Hungary, Slovak...2025 : Wildlife And The Falls : 1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls
From $15,590.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview1 NIGHT JOHANNESBURG, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 2 NIGHTS JOHANNESBURG, 3 NIGHTS GREATER KRUGER NATION...2025 : Rivers & Rails of Africa 12 Nights : 3 Nights Cape Town, 4-Night Safari Cruise, 2 Nights Vict
From $15,685.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Overview3 NIGHTS CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS VICTORIA FALLS, 3 NIGHTS ROVOS RAILRelive the romance of a bygone era t...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 : 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...2025 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaViola
From $4,039.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
OverviewCruise From: Amsterdam to BaselExperience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get ...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...2025 : Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Lake Como Pre-Cruise :
From $5,589.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVenita
OverviewCruise From: Basel to AmsterdamDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River holida...2026 : Christmas Markets on the Rhine : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nig
From $6,089.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaViola
hic cathedral.2025 : Flavors of Burgundy : 7-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Geneva Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Paris Post-
From $6,765.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaCello
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Port of Dijon to LyonEmbark on a journey that caters to discerning tastes and highlights the decadent...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 : Rhine & Moselle Splendors : 7- Night Cruise With 1 Night In Paris, 2 Nights Reims (Champagne)
From $6,879.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaPrima
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Luxembourg to BaselParis and Zurich provide the perfect beginning and ending to your splendid journey along two of...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 : 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...2026 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Nuremberg : ms AmaMora
From $4,149.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to NurembergDiscover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's mos...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...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.