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AmaWaterways

A family-founded river cruise line with twin-balcony staterooms, wine included with lunch and dinner, and a Chef’s Table on board. Australians fly to Europe, Egypt, Vietnam or Colombia to join the ship.

About AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways is a family-founded river cruise line that has spent more than two decades building intimate ships for Europe’s rivers, plus Egypt’s Nile, southern Africa’s Chobe, Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong, and Colombia’s Magdalena. Most ships carry around 150 guests, small enough that the crew learns your name by the second day. It suits couples, families with older children and solo travellers who want a slower, more personal trip than a coach tour or a big ship allows.

There is no Australian homeport: you fly to Europe, Egypt, Vietnam or Colombia and join the ship there, with a Fly & Cruise airfare bundled into many 2026 and 2027 sailings. The Danube round trip from Budapest, the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, the Douro round trip from Porto and the Mekong between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia are the itineraries Australians book most, each seven nights with wine, guided excursions and a Cruise Manager included.

Every stateroom above the entry category has AmaWaterways’ signature twin balcony, a French balcony you open plus a step-out balcony beyond it, and most ships add a Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour and a Wellness Host running fitness classes. AmaMagna, the double-width Danube ship, goes further again with four restaurants, a Zen Wellness Studio and a pickleball court on its Sun Deck.

Best for

  • Couples and families who want a small, personal ship over a big one
  • Included wine, beer and a guided excursion in every port, not extra charges
  • The twin-balcony stateroom: a French balcony plus a step-out balcony
  • Danube, Rhine, Douro or Mekong itineraries with Fly & Cruise airfares

Look elsewhere if you want

  • Big-ship extras: no theatres, casinos or nightclubs on board
  • An Australian homeport: every AmaWaterways sailing starts overseas
  • Ships over 200 guests: most AmaWaterways vessels carry around 150
Ships
31 ships, most under 200 guests
Australians join in
Amsterdam, Budapest, Porto, Ho Chi Minh City
Style
Twin-balcony staterooms, wine included, Chef’s Table
Rivers
Danube, Rhine, Douro, Mekong, Nile, Chobe, Magdalena

AmaWaterways river cruises and fares

Every AmaWaterways itinerary on sale, 61 in all, with 3463 departures. Open one for the day-by-day and the fare in each stateroom type on every date. Fares are per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:29am. Staterooms sell out and fares move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

61 itineraries

River cruiseLengthFromQuote
Danube
Best of the DanubeDanube · AmaLea, AmaMagna, AmaRudi, AmaSonata, AmaVerdeRound trip from Budapest 7 nights34 departuresNext: 7 Feb 2027, 14 Feb 2027, 21 Feb 2027 Window fromA$2,695ppA$5,390 for 2
City Escapes: The DanubeDanube · AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerdeOne way, Vilshofen to Budapest; One way, Budapest to Vilshofen 7 nights34 departuresNext: 11 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026 Window fromA$2,983ppA$5,966 for 2
Romantic DanubeDanube · AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerdeOne way, Vilshofen to Budapest 7 nights134 departuresNext: 18 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 27 Dec 2026 Window fromA$3,127ppA$6,254 for 2
Melodies of the DanubeDanube · AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerdeOne way, Budapest to Vilshofen 7 nights131 departuresNext: 22 Nov 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 Window fromA$4,036ppA$8,072 for 2
Blue Danube DiscoveryDanube / Main-danube Canal · AmaBella, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSonataOne way, Budapest to Nuremberg 7 nights23 departuresNext: 18 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 17 Mar 2027 Window fromA$4,434ppA$8,868 for 2
Gems of Southeast EuropeDanube · AmaBella, AmaMagna, AmaRudi, AmaVerdeOne way, Budapest to Giurgiu; One way, Giurgiu to Budapest 7 to 8 nights108 departuresNext: 15 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026 Window fromA$4,468ppA$8,936 for 2
Icons of the DanubeDanube · AmaMagna, AmaRudiOne way, Budapest to Vilshofen; One way, Vilshofen to Budapest 7 to 9 nights112 departuresNext: 29 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026 Window fromA$4,508ppA$9,016 for 2
Legendary DanubeDanube · AmaBella, AmaReina, AmaSonataOne way, Nuremberg to Budapest 7 nights23 departuresNext: 23 Dec 2026, 24 Mar 2027, 5 May 2027 Window fromA$4,853ppA$9,706 for 2
Iconic Christmas MarketsDanube · AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSonata, AmaVerdeOne way, Nuremberg to Budapest; One way, Budapest to Nuremberg 7 nights46 departuresNext: 25 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026 Window fromA$5,297ppA$10,594 for 2
Treasures of the Main & RhineDanube / Rhine / Rhone · AmaSofiaOne way, Amsterdam to Nuremberg 7 nights1 departureNext: 20 Mar 2027 Window fromA$5,616ppA$11,232 for 2
Grand DanubeDanube · AmaBella, AmaMagna, AmaRudi, AmaVerdeOne way, Vilshofen to Giurgiu; One way, Giurgiu to Vilshofen 14 nights94 departuresNext: 16 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026, 14 Dec 2026 Window fromA$6,386ppA$12,772 for 2
Magnificent EuropeDanube / Main / Rhine · AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaSofiaOne way, Amsterdam to Budapest; One way, Budapest to Amsterdam 14 nights25 departuresNext: 1 May 2027, 1 May 2027, 15 May 2027 Window fromA$7,993ppA$15,986 for 2
Christmas Markets on the DanubeDanube · AmaBella, AmaSofiaOne way, Budapest to Vilshofen; One way, Vilshofen to Budapest 7 nights5 departuresNext: 23 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026 Window fromA$8,049ppA$16,098 for 2
Chobe
Discover AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Cape Town to Johannesburg 9 nights66 departuresNext: 13 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 26 Feb 2027 Balcony fromA$17,759ppA$35,518 for 2
From the Cape to the FallsChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Cape Town to Johannesburg 9 nights46 departuresNext: 9 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027 Balcony fromA$18,457ppA$36,914 for 2
Wildlife and the FallsChobe · Zambezi QueenRound trip from Johannesburg 12 nights77 departuresNext: 15 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026, 28 Feb 2027 Balcony fromA$22,637ppA$45,274 for 2
Stars of South AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Cape Town to Johannesburg 14 nights66 departuresNext: 13 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 26 Feb 2027 Balcony fromA$24,033ppA$48,066 for 2
Iconic AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Cape Town to Johannesburg 14 nights8 departuresNext: 9 Mar 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 25 May 2027 Balcony fromA$25,759ppA$51,518 for 2
Rivers & Rails of AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Cape Town to Johannesburg 13 nights50 departuresNext: 13 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 5 Apr 2027 Balcony fromA$26,227ppA$52,454 for 2
African Wonders & the Skeleton CoastChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Johannesburg to Windhoek 15 nights36 departuresNext: 26 Mar 2027, 9 Apr 2027, 29 Apr 2027 Balcony fromA$27,918ppA$55,836 for 2
Classic Kenya & Southern AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Johannesburg to Nairobi 13 to 14 nights46 departuresNext: 11 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027 Balcony fromA$28,925ppA$57,850 for 2
Golden Trails of East AfricaChobe · Zambezi QueenOne way, Johannesburg to Arusha 16 nights77 departuresNext: 15 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026, 28 Feb 2027 Balcony fromA$29,213ppA$58,426 for 2
Rhine
City Escapes: The RhineRhine · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita, AmaViolaOne way, Basel to Amsterdam 7 nights46 departuresNext: 11 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 12 Nov 2026 Window fromA$2,407ppA$4,814 for 2
Rhine Castles & Swiss AlpsRhine · AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia, AmaVenitaOne way, Amsterdam to Basel 7 nights76 departuresNext: 10 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026 Window fromA$3,893ppA$7,786 for 2
Enchanting RhineRhine · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaViolaOne way, Basel to Amsterdam 7 nights174 departuresNext: 18 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 23 Dec 2026 Window fromA$3,893ppA$7,786 for 2
Captivating RhineRhine · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaViolaOne way, Amsterdam to Basel 7 nights161 departuresNext: 19 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 23 Dec 2026 Window fromA$3,893ppA$7,786 for 2
Swiss Alps & Rhine CastlesRhine · AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia, AmaVenitaOne way, Basel to Amsterdam 7 nights81 departuresNext: 10 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026 Window fromA$4,036ppA$8,072 for 2
Magical Christmas Markets of GermanyRhine · AmaCerto, AmaPrimaOne way, Nuremberg to Frankfurt; One way, Frankfurt to Nuremberg 7 nights17 departuresNext: 24 Nov 2027, 1 Dec 2027, 8 Dec 2027 Window fromA$4,566ppA$9,132 for 2
Christmas Markets on the RhineRhine · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaViolaOne way, Amsterdam to Basel; One way, Basel to Amsterdam 7 nights64 departuresNext: 25 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026 Window fromA$4,888ppA$9,776 for 2
Grand Rhine & Parisian LightsRhine / Seine · AmaDante, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaLyra, AmaSiena, AmaSofiaOne way, Paris to Basel; One way, Basel to Paris 14 nights48 departuresNext: 6 May 2027, 13 May 2027, 20 May 2027 Window fromA$10,584ppA$21,168 for 2
Grand Rhine & Parisian Lights: Celebration of WineRhine / Seine · AmaSienaOne way, Basel to Paris 14 nights1 departureNext: 28 Oct 2027 Window fromA$12,496ppA$24,992 for 2
Dutch & Belgian Waterways
City Escapes: Dutch & Belgian WaterwaysDutch & Belgian Waterways · AmaLucia, AmaSerena, AmaSofia, AmaVenita, AmaViolaRound trip from Amsterdam 7 nights10 departuresNext: 4 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2027, 18 Mar 2027 Window fromA$2,407ppA$4,814 for 2
Best of Holland & BelgiumDutch & Belgian Waterways · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita, AmaViolaRound trip from Amsterdam 7 to 10 nights58 departuresNext: 14 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 12 Dec 2026 Window fromA$4,041ppA$8,082 for 2
Tulip TimeDutch & Belgian Waterways · AmaLucia, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaVenita, AmaViolaRound trip from Amsterdam 7 nights38 departuresNext: 19 Mar 2027, 24 Mar 2027, 25 Mar 2027 Window fromA$4,612ppA$9,224 for 2
City Escapes: Grand Rhine & Dutch CanalsDutch & Belgian Waterways / Rhine · AmaLucia, AmaSofia, AmaVenitaOne way, Basel to Amsterdam; One way, Amsterdam to Basel 14 nights10 departuresNext: 28 Jan 2027, 4 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027 Window fromA$5,104ppA$10,208 for 2
Grand Rhine & Dutch CanalsDutch & Belgian Waterways / Rhine · AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenitaOne way, Amsterdam to Basel; One way, Basel to Amsterdam 14 nights39 departuresNext: 21 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 12 June 2027 Window fromA$6,736ppA$13,472 for 2
Grand Seine & Dutch ImpressionsDutch & Belgian Waterways / Seine · AmaDante, AmaFiora, AmaSofiaOne way, Paris to Amsterdam; One way, Amsterdam to Paris 14 nights8 departuresNext: 5 June 2027, 26 June 2027, 3 July 2027 Window fromA$9,916ppA$19,832 for 2
Grand European MedleyDutch & Belgian Waterways / Rhine / Seine · AmaFiora, AmaSofiaOne way, Basel to Paris 21 nights2 departuresNext: 21 Aug 2027, 11 Sept 2027 Window fromA$17,484ppA$34,968 for 2
Rhone
Essence of Burgundy & ProvenceRhone / Saône · AmaCelloOne way, Dijon to Arles; One way, Arles to Dijon 7 nights39 departuresNext: 12 Nov 2026, 19 Nov 2026, 1 Apr 2027 Window fromA$4,888ppA$9,776 for 2
Colors of ProvenceRhone · AmaCello, AmaKristinaOne way, Arles to Lyon; One way, Lyon to Arles 7 to 10 nights62 departuresNext: 12 Nov 2026, 19 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026 Window fromA$4,888ppA$9,776 for 2
Elegance of Burgundy & ProvenceRhone / Saône · AmaCelloOne way, Dijon to Arles; One way, Arles to Dijon 10 to 11 nights6 departuresNext: 6 July 2028, 16 July 2028, 27 July 2028 Window fromA$8,817ppA$17,634 for 2
Grand Seine & RhôneRhone / Saône / Seine · AmaLyraOne way, Paris to Arles 14 nights2 departuresNext: 25 Mar 2027, 4 Nov 2027 Window fromA$13,134ppA$26,268 for 2
Dordogne & Garonne
Taste of BordeauxDordogne & Garonne · AmaDolceRound trip from Bordeaux 7 nights74 departuresNext: 12 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026 Window fromA$4,612ppA$9,224 for 2
Grand Seine & BordeauxDordogne & Garonne / Seine · AmaLyraOne way, Paris to Bordeaux 14 nights7 departuresNext: 11 Mar 2027, 18 Mar 2027, 1 Apr 2027 Window fromA$11,096ppA$22,192 for 2
Grand France & Rhine MedleyDordogne & Garonne / Rhine / Seine · AmaLucia, AmaSienaOne way, Basel to Bordeaux 21 nights12 departuresNext: 20 May 2027, 27 May 2027, 3 June 2027 Window fromA$15,074ppA$30,148 for 2
Moselle
Rhine & Moselle SplendorsMoselle / Rhine · AmaCerto, AmaPrimaOne way, Wasserbillig to Basel 7 nights19 departuresNext: 31 Mar 2027, 12 May 2027, 19 May 2027 Window fromA$5,319ppA$10,638 for 2
Rhine & Moselle DelightsMoselle / Rhine · AmaCerto, AmaPrimaOne way, Basel to Amsterdam 10 nights18 departuresNext: 7 Apr 2027, 14 Apr 2027, 19 May 2027 Window fromA$6,472ppA$12,944 for 2
Rhine & Moselle FairytalesMoselle / Rhine · AmaCerto, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaStella, AmaViolaOne way, Amsterdam to Basel 11 nights28 departuresNext: 13 Mar 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027 Window fromA$7,069ppA$14,138 for 2
Seine
City Escapes: The SeineSeine · AmaDante, AmaLyraRound trip from Paris 7 nights26 departuresNext: 12 Nov 2026, 19 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026 Window fromA$3,593ppA$7,186 for 2
Paris & NormandySeine · AmaDante, AmaLyraRound trip from Paris 7 nights93 departuresNext: 11 Mar 2027, 13 Mar 2027, 18 Mar 2027 Window fromA$4,853ppA$9,706 for 2
Impressions of the Seine & ParisSeine · AmaDanteOne way, Paris to Le Havre; One way, Le Havre to Paris 7 nights26 departuresNext: 27 Mar 2027, 3 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027 Window fromA$5,141ppA$10,282 for 2
Douro
Enticing DouroDouro · AmaDouro, AmaGaia, AmaSintra, AmaVidaRound trip from Porto 7 to 10 nights145 departuresNext: 10 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026 Window fromA$4,422ppA$8,844 for 2
Flavors of Portugal & SpainDouro · AmaGaia, AmaLusa, AmaVidaOne way, Porto to Vega de Terron; One way, Vega de Terron to Porto 7 nights119 departuresNext: 14 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 20 Mar 2027 Window fromA$4,422ppA$8,844 for 2
Magdalena
Magic of ColombiaMagdalena · AmaMagdalena, AmaMelodiaOne way, Barranquilla to Cartagena 7 to 10 nights84 departuresNext: 11 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026 Balcony fromA$5,025ppA$10,050 for 2
Wonders of ColombiaMagdalena · AmaMagdalena, AmaMelodiaOne way, Cartagena to Barranquilla 7 to 10 nights81 departuresNext: 18 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026 Balcony fromA$5,093ppA$10,186 for 2
Main
Medieval TreasuresMain / Rhine · AmaCerto, AmaPrimaOne way, Basel to Nuremberg 7 nights23 departuresNext: 24 Mar 2027, 28 Apr 2027, 5 May 2027 Window fromA$4,566ppA$9,132 for 2
Europe's Rivers & CastlesMain / Main-danube Canal / Moselle / Rhine · AmaCerto, AmaPrimaOne way, Luxembourg to Nuremberg; One way, Nuremberg to Luxembourg 7 nights19 departuresNext: 24 Mar 2027, 31 Mar 2027, 5 May 2027 Window fromA$4,866ppA$9,732 for 2
Mekong
Charms of the MekongMekong · AmaDara, AmaMayaOne way, Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham 7 nights82 departuresNext: 30 Nov 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026 Balcony fromA$3,111ppA$6,222 for 2
Riches of the MekongMekong · AmaDara, AmaMayaOne way, Kampong Cham to Ho Chi Minh City 7 nights93 departuresNext: 23 Nov 2026, 7 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 Balcony fromA$3,224ppA$6,448 for 2
Nile
Secrets of Egypt & the NileNile · AmaCleo, AmaDahlia, AmaLilia, AmaNubiaRound trip from Cairo 7 to 11 nights306 departuresNext: 11 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026 Window fromA$8,815ppA$17,630 for 2
Saône
Flavors of BurgundySaône · AmaCelloOne way, Dijon to Lyon; One way, Lyon to Dijon 7 nights24 departuresNext: 26 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 18 Mar 2027 Window fromA$4,675ppA$9,350 for 2

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The river ships

Four ships across the rivers Australians book most: the Danube, the Rhine, the Douro and the Mekong.

AmaMagna

Double-width Danube ship · Launched 2019 · 196 guests · Round trip from Budapest

AmaMagna

At 22 metres wide, nearly double the width of a standard river ship, AmaMagna trades cramped corridors for four restaurants: the Main Restaurant, the Chef’s Table, the communal Jimmy’s and the vegetable-forward Al Fresco. Staterooms run from 355 to 710 square feet with full outside balconies, and the Zen Wellness Studio, a heated Sun Deck pool and whirlpool, and a pickleball court fill the extra beam.

  • Four restaurants
  • Zen Wellness Studio
  • Pickleball court
  • Full balconies
  • Sun Deck pool
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AmaSiena

Rhine-class river ship · Launched 2021 · 156 guests · Amsterdam to Basel

AmaSiena

Christened in 2021, AmaSiena pairs floor-to-ceiling windows with AmaWaterways’ signature twin balcony, a French balcony you open plus a step-out balcony beyond it, on most of its 78 staterooms and suites. The Main Restaurant and the glass-enclosed Chef’s Table cover dinner, tapas and afternoon tea fill the gaps, and a heated Sun Deck pool with a swim-up bar and a walking track round out the ship.

  • Twin balconies
  • Chef’s Table
  • Swim-up bar
  • Walking track
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AmaDara

Mekong river ship · Launched 2015 · 120 guests · Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, cruise to Cambodia

AmaDara

AmaDara sails exclusively on the Mekong, blending French colonial design with Southeast Asian artistry across 60 staterooms and suites, every one with a twin balcony. The Mekong Restaurant and the Chef’s Table handle dining, unlimited wine and local beer come with lunch and dinner, and the Saigon Lounge is where evenings turn into cultural performances. There is no lift on board, so upper-deck cabins suit guests comfortable with stairs.

  • Saigon Lounge
  • Twin balconies
  • Chef’s Table
  • Cultural performances
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AmaDouro

Douro river ship · Launched 2019 · 102 guests · Round trip from Porto

AmaDouro

AmaDouro is built for Portugal’s Douro Valley: a panoramic lounge and a Sun Deck pool look straight onto the terraced vineyards, and excursions run ashore to quintas and hilltop towns. The Main Restaurant pairs Portuguese and Spanish menus with local wines, and 51 staterooms and suites, from 161 to 323 square feet, mostly open onto a balcony.

  • Panoramic lounge
  • Douro Valley views
  • Wine tastings
  • Sun Deck pool
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Also in the fleet: AmaLea, AmaReina, AmaSonata, AmaVerde and the new AmaRudi on the Danube and Rhine; AmaVida and AmaSintra on the Douro; AmaDahlia and AmaLilia on the Nile, soon joined by AmaNubia; the Zambezi Queen on the Chobe River; and AmaMelodia and AmaMagdalena on Colombia’s Magdalena River.

River guides: Rhine · Danube · Mekong · Nile · Douro · Seine · All river cruises

Cabins & rates

Lowest fare we are quoting for each cabin type, per person twin share, taxes and fees included. Rates vary by sailing and date.

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Window on AmaWaterways

Window

  • The lowest deck (Piano Deck), with a fixed picture window
  • About 160 to 170 sq ft on the European ships, 205 sq ft on AmaMagna
  • The lowest fare on board, with the same dining and excursions as every stateroom
FromA$2,407ppA$4,814 for 2City Escapes: The Rhine, Basel to Amsterdam, 7 nightsCheck rates
Balcony on AmaWaterways

Balcony

  • A French balcony, and on most ships a step-out balcony beside it: AmaWaterways’ twin balcony
  • From about 14 to 22 square metres, on the upper decks
  • Two twin beds or one larger bed, set up before you board
FromA$3,111ppA$6,222 for 2Charms of the Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham, 7 nightsCheck rates
Suite on AmaWaterways

Suite

  • A larger sitting area and bathroom, from about 30 to 33 square metres
  • Twin balcony or a full outside balcony, depending on the ship
  • The top category on most ships; AmaMagna adds Grand Suites and an Owner’s Suite
FromA$5,987ppA$11,974 for 2Charms of the Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham, 7 nightsCheck rates

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Life on board

A taste of the restaurants, bars and spaces. Anything marked Included carries no extra cost.

Dining & bars

Spaces & activities

What’s included in your fare

AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.

  • All meals on board, including dinner at The Chef’s Table
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • The Sip and Sail cocktail hour before dinner, in Europe
  • Guided shore excursions, most days with a choice of pace
  • Bicycles in Europe
  • Wi-Fi
  • A cruise manager with you throughout
  • Port charges and gratuities, on the fly and cruise fares sold in Australia

Available at an additional cost

  • Premium and imported wines, and drinks outside the included times
  • Some excursions on selected sailings
  • Flights, fuel surcharges and baggage fees
  • Airport transfers, unless you book your flights through AmaWaterways
  • Laundry, insurance, visas and vaccinations

AmaWaterways, answered

Where does AmaWaterways sail from for Australians?

There is no Australian homeport: you fly to Europe, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia or Colombia and join the ship there. The itineraries Australians book most are the Danube round trip from Budapest, the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, the Douro round trip from Porto and the Mekong between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia, several with a Fly & Cruise airfare bundled into the fare on selected 2026 and 2027 sailings.

What is included in an AmaWaterways fare?

All meals, wine and local beer with lunch and dinner, a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour, at least one guided shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi throughout the ship, and use of the Chef’s Table specialty restaurant on most ships. Premium drinks, gratuities, optional tours and pre- or post-cruise hotel stays are extra unless your package includes them.

What makes AmaMagna different from the rest of the fleet?

AmaMagna is nearly twice the width of a standard river ship, so its 196 guests get four restaurants instead of two, a Zen Wellness Studio, a Sun Deck pool and whirlpool, and a pickleball court. Every other ship in the fleet, including AmaSiena, AmaDara and AmaDouro, carries 100 to 160 guests in a more traditional single-width hull with the same twin-balcony staterooms.

Who does an AmaWaterways river cruise suit?

Couples, families with older children and solo travellers who want a small, personal ship, an included excursion with a choice of activity levels each day, and a slower way to see a region than a coach tour or a big ocean ship allows. It suits people happy without a casino, a theatre or a kids’ club, in exchange for wine at dinner and a crew who learn your name.

What happens if river levels are too low or high?

It is rare, but low or high water can occasionally affect river cruising, particularly in late summer on the Danube or during snowmelt on the Rhine. When it happens, AmaWaterways adjusts the programme: guests may transfer to a sister ship, cover part of the itinerary by coach, or have port calls changed, with the ship’s Cruise Manager managing the change.

When is the best time to cruise with AmaWaterways?

Europe’s rivers run from March to December, with tulips in the Netherlands in April, wine harvest on the Danube and Douro in September and October, and Christmas markets from late November. The Mekong is cruised year-round with a drier season from November to April. Tell us the month you have in mind and we will match it to a river.

How do I book AmaWaterways through Luxury Cruises Guide?

Tell us the river, month or ship you have in mind through the enquiry form on this page, or call 1300 214 840. We are an independent Australian cruise agency: we quote AmaWaterways’ published fare in AUD with taxes, fees and any Fly & Cruise airfare included, and one specialist manages your booking from quote to homecoming.

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