River cruise line · 16 ships · sailing 1 regions — Active, culinary-driven luxury river cruising.
A premium-to-luxury river line (founded 2002) that stands out for ship innovation — the double-width AmaMagna and twin-balcony staterooms — plus an included fleet of bikes and a complimentary wellness program, and acclaimed food and wine as the first river line inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. It is also the exclusive river partner for Adventures by Disney family sailings.
Active, food-and-wine-minded travellers who want upscale river cruising with genuine hiking and biking options, wellness classes and destination cuisine. More accommodating to families than most luxury river lines (minimum age 4, family cabins, Disney partnership), while still suiting couples seeking an elevated, active experience.
Around 29-31 ships across six regions — Europe, the Nile, southern Africa, Southeast Asia's Mekong and, from 2025, Colombia's Magdalena. The European core is the Concerto-class twin-balcony ships (roughly 156-164 guests); the 2019 flagship AmaMagna is twice the width of a standard river vessel (194 guests). Recent additions include the Nile's AmaLilia (2024) and AmaNubia, plus AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia on the Magdalena (2025).
The standout vessels in the fleet — and the amenities that set them apart.
The only double-width ship on the Danube
Representative modern European class (AmaKristina ~158 guests, AmaCerto ~164)
Second AmaWaterways ship dedicated to the Douro region
Regionally inspired, locally sourced cuisine that made AmaWaterways the first river line inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs; multiple venues include a complimentary Chef's Table specialty restaurant, and hand-selected wines, local beers and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner.
Evenings feature live music and regional cultural performances, but the line's real signature is active exploration — a complimentary fleet of bikes, guided hikes and bike tours, and daily host-led wellness and yoga classes.
More family-friendly than most luxury river lines: minimum age 4, family staterooms sleeping up to four, and the exclusive river partner for Adventures by Disney sailings with Disney-trained guides and kid-oriented programming.
Fares include shore excursions (often with gentle, active or biking options), wine and beer with lunch and dinner, use of bicycles, wellness classes and Wi-Fi; gratuities and some premium experiences are typically extra.
Regions in Noura's Cruise Navigator, most sailings first. Tap a region for its ports and season.
AmaLea · from Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands → Cologne, Germany → Koblenz & Rudesheim, Germany (Rhine Gorge) → Miltenberg, Germany → Würzburg, Germany → Bamberg, Germany → Nuremberg, Germany → Regensburg, Germany
AmaPrima · from Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg → Wasserbillig & Trier, Germany (Moselle) → Cochem, Germany → Ludwigshafen (Heidelberg), Germany → Ludwigshafen (Heidelberg), Germany → Strasbourg, France → Breisach, Germany (Black Forest) → Basel, Switzerland
AmaCerto · from Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg → Schweich & Trier, Germany (Moselle) → Bernkastel-Kues, Germany → Alken & Cochem, Germany (Moselle) → Rüdesheim, Germany → Wertheim, Germany (Main) → Würzburg, Germany → Nuremberg, Germany
AmaDouro · from Porto
Porto, Portugal → Lisbon, Portugal → Peso da Régua, Portugal → Pinhão, Portugal → Barca d'Alva (Salamanca, Spain), Portugal → Vega de Terron / Castelo Rodrigo → Lisbon, Portugal → Porto, Portugal
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Compare AmaWaterways with other river lines — or read how the tiers differ.
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