Amadeus River Cruises on the Rhône & Saône

Amadeus River Cruises on the Rhône & Saône at a glance

Amadeus River Cruises currently operates 1 river-cruise vessel on the Rhône & Saône, with an average passenger count of 140. 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 Rhône & Saône itself flows through Switzerland, France over 1294 kilometres. The combined Rhône and Saône itinerary runs the length of Burgundy and Provence — from the gastronomic capital of Lyon down to the Camargue wetlands at the Mediterranean. Highlights include the Roman amphitheatres of Vienne, Orange and Arles, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and the Côtes du Rhône wine villages of Tournon. Headline destinations served by Amadeus River Cruises on this river include Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Vienne, Tournon.

Amadeus River Cruises ships sailing the Rhône & Saône

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