Signature highlights
The ship features a heated indoor pool, yacht-style AMADEUS Club, glass-shielded River Terrace, panoramic public areas and a low-draft lightweight design intended to support reliable operation during fluctuating water levels.
AMADEUS Amara
AMADEUS Amara is a 164-guest Amadeus River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 5 upcoming departures across 5 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Heading to: Bratislava
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About AMADEUS Amara
AMADEUS Amara is a German-flagged premium river cruise ship introduced in 2025 for voyages on the Rhine and Danube. The 135-meter vessel accommodates up to 164 guests in 70 cabins and 12 suites. Its design emphasizes light, open public spaces, low-draft operation and contemporary comfort, making it well suited to changing river conditions. Passenger amenities include an indoor pool, yacht-style club lounge, panorama restaurant, fitness room, massage facilities and a spacious sun deck.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Lüftner Cruises GmbH, operating as Amadeus River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam; casco built by Zwijnenburg
- Registry / flag
- Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- DC7188
- MMSI
- 211169450
- Draft
- 1.3 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Panorama restaurant serving onboard meals, complemented by a panorama bar and lounge and the outdoor River Terrace.
Entertainment
The AMADEUS Club provides a relaxed social space, while the sun deck includes a Lido Bar, giant chessboard and shuffleboard.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 70 cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites. Suites measure approximately 26.4 square meters and include walk-out exterior balconies; many upper-deck cabins have lowering panoramic windows.
For families
The ship offers an indoor pool, complimentary bicycles and spacious outdoor areas, but is primarily designed as an upscale adult-oriented river cruise environment.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a heated indoor pool, fitness room with equipment available around the clock, massage room and opportunities for exercise on the sun deck.
Accessibility
An onboard elevator connects the principal passenger decks. Specific accessible-cabin and mobility arrangements should be confirmed with the operator before booking.
Environmental features
The ship uses lightweight construction and a shallow 1.3-meter draft to reduce water resistance and fuel consumption while improving operational flexibility at varying river levels.
History & sister ships
Other Premium river cruise ship ships
Where AMADEUS Amara sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 5 itineraries and their departure dates
- Adventszauber am Rhein 28 Nov 2026
- Blaue Donau 26 Aug 2027
- Donau Rhapsody 9 Sep 2027
- Drei Flüsse Kreuzfahrt 19 Aug 2027
- Quer durch Europa - Amsterdam/Budapest 19 Aug 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | Adventszauber am Rhein | 4 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Aug 19, 2027 | Aug 26, 2027 | Drei Flüsse Kreuzfahrt | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Aug 19, 2027 | Sep 2, 2027 | Quer durch Europa - Amsterdam/Budapest | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Aug 26, 2027 | Sep 2, 2027 | Blaue Donau | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 9, 2027 | Sep 16, 2027 | Donau Rhapsody | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
AMADEUS Amara FAQ
What flag does AMADEUS Amara sail under?
AMADEUS Amara is registered in Germany.
How many passengers does AMADEUS Amara hold?
AMADEUS Amara carries about 164 guests with roughly 46 crew.
How old is AMADEUS Amara?
AMADEUS Amara entered service in 2025.