“Ama” means love – and AmaWaterways puts love in everything they do. When you cruise with AmaWaterways, you’ll be treated to exceptional service, the most knowledgeable local guides, and extraordinary included excursions. Enjoy locally sourced food and wine, elegantly appointed ships with unforgettable views, and a crew who treats every guest like family.
With over two decades of expertise navigating the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company remains dedicated to what we do best: creating innovative and unforgettable travel experiences for our guests. Proud recipients of Cruise Critic’s esteemed “Best River Cruise Line” award, AmaWaterways delivers exceptional journeys that set the standard on the rivers. Each day brings heartfelt smiles, every river unveils a new culture to inspire, and every course served is a moment to savor and share—crafted to make your journey truly exceptional.
AmaWaterways’ fleet of elegant river cruise ships combines stylish design with comfort and thoughtful amenities. Each ship features spacious staterooms and suites with panoramic windows, inviting you to enjoy stunning river views from the comfort of your room. Onboard, you’ll find well-equipped fitness centers, relaxing pools with swim-up bars, and inviting lounges for socializing or unwinding. With attentive service, excellent dining options, and seamless access to unique shore excursions, AmaWaterways ships are designed to provide a luxurious and immersive river cruising experience.
The AmaBella is a beautifully designed river ship featuring signature twin balconies, marble bathrooms, and spacious suites with luxurious amenities. Enjoy unique touches like a Sun Deck putting green, massage and hair salon, fitness room, and specialty coffee station. Dining is exceptional with options like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table.
The AmaCello shines with a warm gold and orange decor, featuring a Sun Deck with a whirlpool, giant chess set, and stunning views. Enjoy award-winning dining at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, showcasing fresh, locally sourced cuisine. Staterooms offer French balconies and modern amenities, while the ship also includes a fitness room, sauna, and massage room for ultimate relaxation.
The AmaCerto glides effortlessly along Europe’s waterways, adorned in warm autumn reds and golds. Spacious staterooms offer plush bedding and robes, while the elegant Main Lounge features a baby grand piano and bar. Enjoy the heated pool with swim-up bar, walking track, onboard salon, and exquisite regional dining at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, all with stunning river views.
The AmaDante sails the stunning Main, Rhine, and Moselle rivers with elegant, understated decor that highlights the scenery. Most staterooms have French balconies to enjoy views of vineyards, steeples, and castles. Onboard, relax in the sauna or whirlpool, enjoy a massage or haircut, socialize in the Main Lounge, stay active in the fitness room or on the walking track, sip specialty coffee, or explore Europe on complimentary guided bike tours.
AmaDara is AmaWaterways’ exclusive Mekong River ship, featuring French Colonial decor, locally crafted artifacts, and spacious staterooms with twin balconies showcasing Southeast Asia's scenery. Onboard amenities include massage rooms, a fitness center, gift shop, hair salon, and sundeck pool. Relax in the Saigon Lounge by day and enjoy local entertainment by night. Savor authentic regional and Western cuisine in the Main Restaurant or The Chef’s Table, with unlimited complimentary wine, house spirits, local beer, and soft drinks throughout your cruise.
AmaDolce offers sweet comfort with elegantly appointed staterooms featuring Entertainment on Demand and soothing bath products, plus French balconies in most rooms for scenic views. Enjoy rich wood accents in the Main Restaurant and bar, with The Chef’s Table delivering an exquisite dining experience, complete with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. Stay active with a Sun Deck walking track, fitness room, and complimentary bicycles.
AmaKristina, with Co-Founder Kristin Karst as its Godmother, offers a distinctive experience with French and outside balconies in most staterooms. Enjoy marble bathrooms with multi-jet showers, cozy robes, and suites featuring larger sitting areas and bathtubs. Onboard amenities include a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, walking track, and bikes. Dine on exquisite, locally sourced cuisine in the vine-inspired Main Restaurant or at The Chef’s Table.
AmaLea, inspired by autumn vineyards, features signature twin balconies in most staterooms and a sleek, yacht-like design. Onboard amenities include a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, and a vibrant Main Lounge with nightly performances. Enjoy unique dining at The Chef’s Table and stay active with a Sun Deck walking track, fitness room, and fleet of bicycles.
AmaLyra earned the Best New River Cruise Ship award for its comfort and style, from the rippling river-inspired Main Lounge carpet to elegant blue love seats. Enjoy stunning views from staterooms with French balconies and Entertainment-On-Demand. Indulge in exquisite dining at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, and relax with the sauna, whirlpool, and salon. Stay active with the sun-deck walking track, fitness room, and complimentary bikes.
AmaMagna, twice the width of typical river ships, offers spacious suites with full balconies and unparalleled personal space. In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, enjoy two unique dining venues: Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant, and the Al Fresco Restaurant with outdoor seating. Relax in the sundeck pool and whirlpool, and rejuvenate at the Zen Wellness Studio with a fitness center, massage rooms, and a juice bar.
AmaMora, sister ship to AmaLea and AmaKristina, features spacious twin-balcony staterooms and multiple dining options, including all-day tapas, afternoon tea, and 24-hour coffee. Enjoy exquisite locally sourced cuisine at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. Stay active with a sundeck walking track, pool with swim-up bar, fitness room, and bikes. Suites offer larger sitting areas, expansive bathrooms, and river-facing beds for stunning views.
AmaPrima offers an authentic European river cruise with signature twin balconies in most staterooms and luxurious white marble bathrooms. Suites feature larger sitting areas and spacious bathrooms with tubs. Enjoy buffet breakfasts, fresh lunches, and regionally inspired tasting menus at The Chef’s Table. Relax with tea in the Main Lounge, treat yourself at the salon, shop in the gift store, or take a swim in the heated pool.
AmaReina feels like a floating castle with plush linens, soft robes, and twin balconies in most staterooms. Its elegant floral decor complements the stunning views. Socialize in the fireside library or Main Lounge with baby grand piano, then enjoy fine dining in the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. Additional amenities include a walking track, heated pool, fitness room, massage and hair salon, and specialty coffee station.
AmaSerena offers twin-balcony staterooms with Entertainment On Demand and unlimited Wi-Fi, featuring vibrant decor and elegant marble bathrooms. Guests can unwind in the cozy library or enjoy cocktails in the richly appointed Main Lounge. The Sun Deck features a giant chess set and refreshing pool, while dining shines with exquisite, locally sourced cuisine at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, earning AmaSerena a place in the prestigious La Chaine des Rotisseurs.
AmaSonata glides smoothly along Europe’s rivers, featuring twin balcony staterooms with Entertainment-On-Demand and high-speed internet. Relax in soft-toned rooms or stay active with a fitness center, heated pool, and sun-deck walking track. Dine in elegance at the Main Dining Room or The Chef’s Table, and enjoy the Main Lounge, library, salon, and gift shop for a well-rounded experience.
AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet, impresses with its glass elevator, dual curved stairways, and sleek reception. Onboard amenities include a fireside library, fitness room, heated pool with swim-up bar, Main Lounge, walking track, salon, gift shop, and specialty coffee station. Enjoy unlimited wine and beer at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. Staterooms feature twin balconies—French and outside—and spacious glass-enclosed showers for the ultimate comfort and scenic views.
AmaVenita glides elegantly along Europe’s rivers with refined staterooms featuring granite desks, twin balconies, and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showers. The Main Restaurant offers both social and intimate dining, including dedicated wine tables celebrating diverse cultures. Onboard amenities include a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, walking track, heated pool, fitness room, and complimentary bikes. Evenings come alive in the stunning Main Lounge with local entertainment.
AmaVerde, a light-filled twin-balcony river ship, offers elegant staterooms in soothing tones and inviting spaces like a fireside library and earthy massage salon. Enjoy exquisite meals paired with local wines in the warm-toned Main Restaurant or vibrant multi-course dishes at The Chef’s Table. Amenities include unlimited Wi-Fi, specialty coffee, gift shop, sundeck walking track, heated pool, putting green, fitness room, and a fleet of bikes.
AmaViola captivates with its vibrant floral and geometric patterns throughout, and most staterooms feature twin balconies to take in picturesque vineyards and steeples. Savor exceptional cuisine recognized by La Chaine des Rotisseurs, with a beautifully orchestrated tasting menu at The Chef’s Table that highlights bold regional flavors. Relax and refresh in the butterfly-themed hair salon or unwind by the sundeck pool with a swim-up bar. Stay energized and healthy with a walking track, fitness room, and onboard fleet of bikes, making every moment of your cruise both inspiring and enjoyable.
Zambezi Queen, a 28-passenger eco-friendly riverboat on Africa’s Chobe River, is designed for intimate wildlife viewing with minimal environmental impact. Enjoy private balcony suites with stunning river views, an enclosed air-conditioned dining and lounge area, and a Sun Deck with a plunge pool. Throughout the day, savor complimentary South African wines, local spirits, and soft drinks, capped by a special evening of African-themed dinner and entertainment.
