Operator profile

Amadeus River Cruises

Family-owned Austrian line with classic European itineraries.

Founded1979
HeadquartersInnsbruck, Austria
Fleet size14
Rivers4

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.

ShipClassLaunchedGuestsCabinsDecksLengthPrimary 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