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
Cultural Exploration Cruises
Immerse yourself in different cultures, explore historic sites, and see the world!
Cultural Exploration Cruises
Immerse yourself in different cultures, explore historic sites, and see the world!
Africa Wildlife Cruise Vacation
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Now its possible to have a safari cruise experience in Africa!Africa Wildlife Cruise Vacation
Destination: Africa
Ship: ms Zambezi Queen
Now its possible to have a safari cruise experience in Africa!2027 : Riches of the Mekong : 7- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Siem Reap Pre-Cruise : Siem Reap to My T
From $3,848.00 (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...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...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...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...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 : 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...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 : Tulip Time : 7- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise : Amsterdam to Amsterdam : ms
From $4,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVenita
Overview7- Night CruiseCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to AmsterdamCelebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens a...2026 : Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise : Basel to Amsterdam : ms A
From $4,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Basel to AmsterdamDiscover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday's glow on this magical Rhine River...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 AmaSofia
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of t...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 AmaLea
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to BudapestThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the...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 : Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Taste of Christmas) : 7- Night Cruise With 2-Nights Amsterdam Pre
From $6,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselDiscover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday's glow on this magical Rhine River...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 & Moselle Fairytales : 11- Night Cruise With 2 Nights Amsterdam Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights
From $8,139.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaSerena
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Amsterdam to BaselPages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine...2026 : New! Best of the Danube : 7- Night Cruise : Budapest to Budapest : ms AmaReina
From $3,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaReina
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to BudapestCapture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished benea...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 AmaMora
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Budapest to VilshofenJourney along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of ...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...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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Grand Danube Cruise : 14- Night Cruise : Giurgiu to Vilshofen : ms AmaVerde
From $5,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaVerde
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to GiurgiuJourney along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbi...2026 : Grand Danube Cruise (Taste of Christmas) : 14- Night Cruise With 3 Nights Istanbul Pre-Cruise
From $10,469.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: ms AmaBella
OverviewCRUISE FROM : Giurgiu to VilshofenDuring the festive holiday season, explore paths forged by conquers, crusaders and royalty thr...