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 : 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 : 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 : 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...2025 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $3,839.00 (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 : Secrets of Egypt & the Nile : 3-Night Cairo Pre-Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Roundtrip Luxor, 1-Nig
From $5,055.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms AmaLilia
OverviewWe are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt.2027 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise : Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City : ms AmaDara
From $3,049.00 (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...2026 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $5,328.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...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...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 : 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 : 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 AmaDahlia
Overview11-NIGHT CRUISE AND LAND PACKAGE: 3-NIGHT CAIRO PRE-CRUISE, 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUNDTRIP LUXOR, 1-NIGHT CAIRO POST-CRUISEWe are thr...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 : Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) : 7-night Cruise : Vilshofen to Budapest : ms AmaSonata
From $3,839.00 (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...2026 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $5,328.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Prague Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Istanbul P
From $9,270.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaMagna
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...2026 : Gems of Southeast Europe : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Vienna Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Braso
From $5,609.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to GiurgiuTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic l...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 : Blue Danube Discovery : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Budapest Pre-Cruise, 3 Nights Prague Po
From $5,634.00 (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...2025 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14-Night Cruise With 3 Nights Istanbul Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Prague P
From $8,235.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCruise From: Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia...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 : Taste of Bordeaux : 7-night Cruise : Bordeaux to Bordeaux : ms AmaDolce
From $3,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaDolce
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Bordeaux to BordeauxFrom romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is ...2027 : Charms of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Pre-Cruise And 6 Nights Post-Cruise : Ho
From $6,228.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: ms AmaDara
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapLively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibr...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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Enchanting Rhine : 7-night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms AmaLucia
From $2,320.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaLucia
OverviewCruise From: Basel to AmsterdamGrand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future.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 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps : 7-night Cruise : Amsterdam to Basel : ms AmaSerena
From $3,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Cruise From: Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhin...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...