About Amadeus River Cruises
Operated by Lüftner Cruises since 1979, the Amadeus fleet is one of the most consistent in Europe — every ship is built to the same length and lock-class so any itinerary can be operated by any vessel. The Amadeus Cara, introduced in 2025, was the line's first Elbe-class vessel.
Today the line operates a fleet of 14 ships ranging from 140 to 168 guests. The newest vessel in service entered the fleet in 2025, while the oldest still sailing under the brand was launched in 2003.
The brand currently sails 4 distinct waterways. Each river demands a slightly different vessel — Rhine and Danube longships are typically 8 ships at roughly 135 metres in length, while the line's Douro, Loire, Mekong and Nile vessels are purpose-built for shallower waters and tighter lock chambers.
Rivers sailed
Rhine Danube Rhône & Saône Elbe
Complete fleet listing
Every active ship in the Amadeus River Cruises fleet, sorted by launch year. Click any vessel for the full profile, including cabin categories, deck plan and signature itineraries.
| Ship | Class | Launched | Guests | Cabins | Decks | Length | Primary river |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadeus Symphony | Amadeus Classic | 2003 | 140 | 70 | 4 | 110 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Princess | Amadeus Classic | 2006 | 144 | 72 | 4 | 110 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Silver | Amadeus Premium | 2009 | 168 | 84 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Diamond | Amadeus Classic | 2009 | 146 | 73 | 4 | 110 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Elegant | Amadeus Classic | 2010 | 150 | 75 | 4 | 110 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Brilliant | Amadeus Classic | 2011 | 150 | 75 | 4 | 110 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Silver II | Amadeus Premium | 2015 | 168 | 84 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Silver III | Amadeus Premium | 2016 | 168 | 84 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Provence | Amadeus Provence | 2017 | 140 | 70 | 4 | 110 m | Rhône & Saône |
| Amadeus Queen | Amadeus Premium | 2018 | 162 | 81 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Star | Amadeus Premium | 2019 | 168 | 84 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Imperial | Amadeus Premium | 2020 | 168 | 84 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Riva | Amadeus Premium | 2024 | 150 | 75 | 4 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Amadeus Cara | Amadeus Elbe | 2025 | 150 | 75 | 4 | 135 m | Elbe |