Signature highlights
The ship features a four-deck layout, French-balcony cabins and suites, a panoramic restaurant, Panorama Bar and Lounge, AMADEUS Club, Sun Deck with Lido Bar, library-style relaxation areas, and complimentary bicycles.
AMADEUS Brilliant
AMADEUS Brilliant is a 150-guest Amadeus River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2011. This page lists 6 upcoming departures across 2 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.
AMADEUS Brilliant at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 7%
A small expedition-size ship at 1,566 gross tons — #520 of 565 ships we track. 10 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 10 hours ago
Heading to: KOBLENZ
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About AMADEUS Brilliant
AMADEUS Brilliant is a 110-meter German-flagged river ship built in 2011 and renovated in 2020. It carries up to 150 guests in 76 cabins and suites across four passenger decks. Designed for intimate European river cruising, the vessel combines French-balcony accommodations with panoramic public spaces and is compact enough for narrower waterways such as the Moselle and Saar. Its onboard atmosphere is refined but relaxed, with attentive service and scenic views central to the experience.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Lüftner Cruises, marketed as Amadeus River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- De Hoop, Lobith, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- DB6700
- MMSI
- 211534170
- Draft
- 1.3 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The Panorama Restaurant serves regional specialties and contemporary menus with broad river views through large panoramic windows. Dining is complemented by the Panorama Bar and Lounge.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment is centered on the Panorama Bar and Lounge, with music and a relaxed social atmosphere. The AMADEUS Club provides a quieter setting for conversation and unwinding.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 68 cabins and eight suites. Suites are approximately 22 square meters with French balconies, while standard cabins are approximately 15 square meters and offer either French balconies or panoramic windows; single cabins are also available.
For families
The ship offers a small-scale cruising environment and complimentary bicycles for exploring ashore, but it is primarily designed for adults rather than family-focused facilities or children's programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a fitness room, massage room, and exercise sessions on the Sun Deck. The fitness room is available around the clock.
History & sister ships
Other River cruise ship ships
AMADEUS Cara Amadeus River Cruises · 2022
A-ROSA Donna A-ROSA · 2002
A-ROSA Mia A-ROSA · 2003
A-ROSA Riva A-ROSA · 2004
VIVA Voyage VIVA Cruises · 2004
A-ROSA Luna A-ROSA · 2005
A-ROSA Stella A-ROSA · 2005
Excellence Rhône Excellence River Cruises · 2006
VIVA Tiara VIVA Cruises · 2006
A-ROSA Aqua A-ROSA · 2009
Excellence Royal Excellence River Cruises · 2010
A-ROSA Silva A-ROSA · 2012
Where AMADEUS Brilliant sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 2 itineraries and their departure dates
- Malerische Mosel & Saar 7 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 3 Oct 2027, 17 Oct 2027
- Tulpenkreuzfahrt 22 Apr 2027, 29 Apr 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | Tulpenkreuzfahrt | 7 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| Apr 29, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | Tulpenkreuzfahrt | 7 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| May 7, 2027 | May 14, 2027 | Malerische Mosel & Saar | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 21, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | Malerische Mosel & Saar | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Oct 10, 2027 | Malerische Mosel & Saar | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 17, 2027 | Oct 24, 2027 | Malerische Mosel & Saar | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
AMADEUS Brilliant FAQ
What flag does AMADEUS Brilliant sail under?
AMADEUS Brilliant is registered in Germany.
How many passengers does AMADEUS Brilliant hold?
AMADEUS Brilliant carries about 150 guests with roughly 40 crew.
How old is AMADEUS Brilliant?
AMADEUS Brilliant entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2020.
How big is AMADEUS Brilliant?
At 1,566 gross tons and 110 m long, AMADEUS Brilliant is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 7% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.