AmaWaterways is rooted in the founders' passion for travel and extensive experience in the cruise industry. Rudi Schreiner, often called the "Godfather of River Cruising," brought his visionary approach to the company, emphasizing the creation of unparalleled experiences on Europe's most scenic waterways. Kristin Karst's expertise in hospitality and customer service, coupled with Jimmy Murphy's long-standing history in travel, cemented the foundation of a cruise line dedicated to excellence. AmaWaterways offers diverse itineraries that traverse some of the world's most iconic rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Mekong, and Nile. Passengers can explore historic cities, quaint villages, and breathtaking landscapes, all while enjoying the convenience and elegance of their floating boutique hotel.
AmaWaterways Cruise Line, founded in 2002, emerged from the vision and expertise of three industry veterans: Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst, and Jimmy Murphy. Their combined experience and shared passion for river cruising laid the foundation for what would become one of the world's most celebrated river cruise lines.
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Inaugurated: 2010
Accommodate: 161 individuals
Overall length: 135.6 m
Get ready to board such a beautiful and well-built ship as AmaBella for a cruise along the prettiest rivers in Europe. All the meals and beverages served on the AmaBella shoot through the roof, considering one can enjoy a full spread from breakfast that features buffets to several courses for dinner contaminated with the regions been explored onboard. This a beautiful floating ship has very nice and spacious rooms and nice fittings on board making river cruise opportunities hard to resist.
Inaugurated: 2008
Accommodate: 144 individuals
Overall length: 110.6 m
Let the AmaCello boat take you on a cruise you will forever cherish, imbued with love and relaxation, as it’s proven to be a different river cruise. Have a drink in the chic bar or enjoy food in the open sun deck. This romantic cruise features a cabin setting that is also swanky for individual travelers and tourists. Enjoy the views of beautiful landscapes from the ship’s open-air sun deck or sip wine inside the charming lounge, which is fitted with large windows that give a spectacular sight of the region's distinctive landmarks.
Inaugurated: 2012
Accommodate: 162 passengers
Overall length: 135.6 m
She will leave you speechless with her chic and stylish design, the kind of luxury that AmaCerto is. Let the delicious food be preceded by the great culinary experience that the ship features in its classy dining facilities, which encompass cuisines from every corner of European country. Eart is found surprising and encompassing every corner of the ship, from the exquisite glass-exclusive central area all the way to the artistically furnished large bedrooms.
Inaugurated: 2008
Accommodate: 144 passengers
Overall length: 110.6 m
Join us on board the beautiful AmaDante which pays tribute to the elegance and the magic of river cruising and especially the cruise on the historic waterways of Europe. Enjoy and pamper yourself through the different amenities on board that will help you make the most of your river cruise. Savor onboard the classic style in furnishings and decor of the cruise ship, medieval castles, and lovely towns surrounding the rivers on which you cruise.
Entry: 2009
Passenger ability: 1,444
Overall Length: 360 ft
Sweet indeed the experience aboard AmaDolce. Where luxury is perfectly balanced with relaxation. Enjoy shore excursions that allow for the exploration of historic cities, beautiful towns, and famous sites with the focus of your choice. This ship serves as a calm escape, which enables a cruise vacation on Europe’s beautiful rivers, with all its sun deck, lounges, and staterooms onboard.
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Entry: 2019
Passenger capacity: 102-inside
Overall Length: 260 ft
Setting sail on the AmaDouro, you are taken to picturesque Portugal that features a contemporary styled moving vessel but built with a vintage era methods. Travel the terraced vineyards, to the quaint villages enjoying the wines from the Douro Valley, or bathe in the history of the two most prominent cities of Portugal, Porto and Lisbon.
Entry: 2015
Maximum capacity: 124-pax
Overall Length: 302 ft
Discover the highlights of the Mekong River when you board the AmaDara. Modern luxury beautifully juxtaposed with traditional Khmer design makes this region of Southeast Asia distinct and imaginative. Participate in the energetic markets and ruined temples, or enjoy the ship’s large sun deck and views of the green plains.
Entry: 2019
Passenger ability: 28
Overall Length: 150 ft
Bask in the stunning and exotic wilderness of Africa inside the Zambezi Queen. A lavish moving safari lodge, which rides down the Chobe River. And from the comfort of your stylish suite or private balcony, view elephants, hippos, and several other animals along the riverbanks.
Launch Year: 2021
Capacity: 72-passanger
Length: 236 ft
Become a guest on the AmaDahlia and go on a trip of a lifetime exploring the extraordinary ancient sites of Egypt on this majestic cruise ship that sails the famous river – Nile. Feast your eyes upon the magnificent temples and tombs in the cities of Luxor and Aswan, or grab the chance to visit the cosmopolitan city of Cairo and its lovely markets.
Launch Year: Jan. 2025
Capacity: 60-passenger
Length: 223 feet
Envision the beauty of Colombia and its culture on board this chic gastronomy cruise vessel Amazonian River onboard, which sails along the picturesque Magdalena River. Sightsee old towns and colonial cities, or dive deeper into the jungles in Colombia looking for unique animals.
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Guests can go on a guided walking tour in the company of a local guide, visiting such famous sights of Vienna as St. Stephen's, Hofburg and the Vienna State Opera. Budapest has a well-connected system of public transport which consists of buses, trams, and the U-Bahn (subway). This enables the guests to move around the city and also reach distant attractions quite conveniently.
The beautiful architectural and historical sites like the Parliament House and Buda Castle are best viewed from the waters of River Danube in Budapest. One can spend some time on a relaxing river cruise that allows guests to take in the dramatic skyline of the city. Local taxis and ride shares are conveniently located taking the hassle away from the guests having to wait for any vehicles when moving around different sites or when heading back to the ship after a full exploration day in Budapest.
No doubt the captivating canals of Amsterdam add to the beautiful city as well. Guests are welcome to board on sights boat trips as well with views of historical places and beautiful districts and historical bridges. Thanks to the flat geography of the city and a great number of bike lanes, Amsterdam is a dream city for every bike rider. Moreover, they can hire bikes and ride around the city, which is decorated with a number of windmills, tulips gardens and delightful cafes by the canals.
Cairo has some of the renowned ancient wonders in the world including the great pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian museum. There are Egyptologists who guide guests into the ancient mysteries of tours of the civilization of Egypt. In case the guests want to see only certain sites in Cairo, transport or taxis can be booked to take the sightseeing visitors right where they want making it exclusive and less stressful.
Austrian Airlines operates flights to and from Vienna, Austria, where travelers can connect to any part of the world with me and in a comfortable and efficient manner. The network of the marvelous internal carrier LOT Polish Airlines that flies to Budapest, Hungary, provides coverage furn within Europe and outside it as well, justifying its working concept on reliability and service excellence. The Netherlands is an international travel destination, where KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has a very wide network of flights to various global destinations ensuring good continuity of travel for guests on connecting flights. EgyptAir has useful connections on long haul flights from ctd Amsterdam and other European cities to passengers considering traveling to Cairo.
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In modern-day Vienna where one can visit the famous Hotel Sacher Wien, which is a masterpiece of simplicity and represents the capital of Austria’s finest hospitality in its deluxe rooms and suites which are beautifully restored and maintained with classic Viennese interiors. In terms of accommodation, The Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest Hungary features amazing Art Noveau design and spectacular views of the River Danube. . The Dylan Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the famous city of Amsterdam, Netherlands, offering a combination of the old world and the new. For other people going to Cairo, Egypt, located the Nile River is the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah hotel offering five star facilities for all its guests after much tourism at the Giza Pyramids and the other ancient sights.
From the picturesque waterways of Europe to the ancient wonders of Egypt, an AmaWaterways river cruise offers an unparalleled journey of discovery and indulgence. With luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining experiences, and enriching shore excursions, have a truly immersive travel experience that exceeds all expectations. Sign up for the Leisure newsletter for daily updates about your preferred cruise vacations.
Experience the epitome of elegance and adventure with AmaWaterways River Cruises, where every journey is a seamless blend of luxury and exploration along the world's most enchanting waterways. Please fill out our Cruise Enquiry form or call us at 1888-509-1184. Let's set sail towards your perfect vacation together!
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