Amadeus River Cruises on the Danube at a glance
Amadeus River Cruises currently operates 12 river-cruise vessels on the Danube, with an average passenger count of 157. The line is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria and was founded in 1979; 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.
The Danube itself flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania over 2850 kilometres. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river and the only one that flows from west to east across the continent. Classic itineraries run Passau–Budapest in seven nights, while extended sailings continue through Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania to the Black Sea, passing the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. Headline destinations served by Amadeus River Cruises on this river include Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, the Wachau Valley, the Iron Gates.
Amadeus River Cruises ships sailing the Danube
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Amadeus Brilliant | 150 | 2011 |
| Amadeus Diamond | 146 | 2009 |
| Amadeus Elegant | 150 | 2010 |
| Amadeus Imperial | 168 | 2020 |
| Amadeus Princess | 144 | 2006 |
| Amadeus Queen | 162 | 2018 |
| Amadeus Riva | 150 | 2024 |
| Amadeus Silver | 168 | 2009 |
| Amadeus Silver II | 168 | 2015 |
| Amadeus Silver III | 168 | 2016 |
| Amadeus Star | 168 | 2019 |
| Amadeus Symphony | 140 | 2003 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Danube Waltz | 8 nights | Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna · Bratislava · Budapest |
| Romantic Danube | 8 nights | Budapest · Vienna · Linz · Passau · Regensburg · Nuremberg |
| Lower Danube Discovery | 11 nights | Budapest · Mohács · Belgrade · Iron Gates · Vidin · Russe · Bucharest |
| Christmas Markets Danube | 8 nights | Nuremberg · Regensburg · Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna · Budapest |