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AmaStella

AmaStella is a 158-passenger European river cruise vessel operated by AmaWaterways. Launched in 2016, she measures approximately 135 metres in length and offers 79 staterooms and suites across 4 passenger decks. AmaStella primarily sails the Rhine, with seasonal repositioning to additional waterways.

Launched2016
Guests158
Cabins79
Decks4
Length135 m

About AmaStella

AmaStella belongs to AmaWaterways's European series and entered service in 2016. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 135 metres in length and accommodates up to 158 guests in 79 staterooms across 4 passenger decks.

AmaWaterways operates a young, design-forward fleet across Europe, the Mekong, the Nile and the Chobe. The line is known for twin-balcony staterooms (a French balcony plus a step-out balcony in the same cabin), the chef-driven Chef's Table specialty restaurant and a complimentary bicycle program for guided cycling excursions. AmaStella reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Rhine, where she runs 8 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the AmaWaterways fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish European ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

CategorySquare feetDeckWindow / viewMax guests
Category E Stateroom 160 sq ft Piano Deck Fixed window 2
Category D Stateroom 170 sq ft Cello Deck French balcony 2
Twin Balcony Stateroom 210 sq ft Cello Deck French + outside balcony 2
Suite 350 sq ft Violin Deck Twin balcony 2
Owner's Suite 710 sq ft Violin Deck Twin balcony + lounge 2

Deck plan

AmaStella is laid out across 4 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck
Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.
Upper Deck
Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.
Middle Deck
Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.
Main Deck
Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.
For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a European-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

  • Sun deck with shaded lounge area
  • Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
  • Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
  • Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
  • Lift between most passenger decks
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Hair salon and small fitness room
  • Heated whirlpool on the sun deck
  • Complimentary fleet of touring bicycles

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those AmaStella sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

ItineraryLengthSample portsRegion
Romantic Rhine 8 nights Amsterdam · Cologne · Koblenz · Rüdesheim · Mannheim · Strasbourg Rhine
Rhine Highlights 7 nights Basel · Breisach · Strasbourg · Speyer · Mainz · Rüdesheim Rhine
Tulip Time on the Rhine 8 nights Amsterdam · Kinderdijk · Antwerp · Veere · Hoorn · Arnhem Rhine
Castles of the Rhine 8 nights Amsterdam · Cologne · Koblenz · Heidelberg · Strasbourg · Breisach Rhine
Danube Waltz 8 nights Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna · Bratislava · Budapest Danube
Romantic Danube 8 nights Budapest · Vienna · Linz · Passau · Regensburg · Nuremberg Danube
Lower Danube Discovery 11 nights Budapest · Mohács · Belgrade · Iron Gates · Vidin · Russe Danube
Christmas Markets Danube 8 nights Nuremberg · Regensburg · Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna Danube
Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Rhine river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.

Sister ships in the AmaWaterways fleet