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AMADEUS Imperial

5 upcoming departures  ·  4 itineraries

AMADEUS Imperial is a 168-guest Amadeus River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 5 upcoming departures across 4 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.

Built 2020
Gross Tonnage 1,770
Guests 168
Crew 46
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.4 m
Decks 4
Cabins 84
Max speed 13.5 kn
Flag Germany
Guests per crew 3.7
Space ratio 11

AMADEUS Imperial at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 8%

A small expedition-size ship at 1,770 gross tons — #515 of 565 ships we track. 11 tons of ship per guest.

Live Position ● 5 hours ago

Heading to: Vienna
7.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About AMADEUS Imperial

The AMADEUS Imperial is a 2020-built luxury river cruiser designed for Rhine and Danube journeys. Its four passenger decks accommodate up to 168 guests in 84 cabins, including 12 spacious suites with walk-out balconies. The ship combines a relatively intimate atmosphere with generous public areas, panoramic views and modern cabin amenities. Guests can relax in the River Terrace, Panorama-Bar or AMADEUS Club while enjoying views of Europe’s historic river landscapes.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Amadeus River Cruises, a product of Lüftner Cruises GmbH
Builder / shipyard
Shipyard De Hoop BV, Lobith, Netherlands
Registry / flag
Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
DD2658
IMO number
9903724
MMSI
211299340
Draft
1.5 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features a four-deck layout, a forward River Terrace lounge and broad panoramic views from its public spaces. Its 135-metre design provides capacity for 168 passengers while retaining a relatively intimate river-cruise atmosphere.

Dining

The Panorama-Restaurant serves international cuisine in a setting with views over the river and surrounding landscape.

Entertainment

Evening leisure is centered on the Panorama-Bar and AMADEUS Club, with space for socializing and occasional jazz or classical music.

Staterooms & suites

The ship has 72 cabins and 12 suites. Suites measure approximately 26.4 square metres and include walk-out exterior balconies, while many upper-deck cabins have drop-down panoramic windows.

Pools, spa & wellness

Onboard wellness facilities include a fitness room and massage services.

Where AMADEUS Imperial sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
European River Cruises 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

6 Nights

Adventszauber auf der Donau

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

Donau Rhapsody

Ports of Call
Passau, Emmersdorf, Wien, Budapest +2 more
Next: Oct 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

Silvesterkreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

Weihnachten an der Donau

Ports of Call
Passau, Emmersdorf, Dürnstein, Wien +1 more
Next: Dec 22, 2026
2 upcoming departures
All 4 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

AMADEUS Imperial FAQ

What flag does AMADEUS Imperial sail under?

AMADEUS Imperial is registered in Germany.

How many passengers does AMADEUS Imperial hold?

AMADEUS Imperial carries about 168 guests with roughly 46 crew.

How old is AMADEUS Imperial?

AMADEUS Imperial entered service in 2020.

How big is AMADEUS Imperial?

At 1,770 gross tons and 135 m long, AMADEUS Imperial is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 8% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.