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AMADEUS Nova

23 upcoming departures  ·  12 itineraries

AMADEUS Nova is a 158-guest Amadeus River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 23 upcoming departures across 12 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 2024
Guests 158
Crew 46
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.4 m
Decks 4
Cabins 79
Max speed 13.5 kn
Flag Germany
Guests per crew 3.4

Live Position ● 2 hours ago

Heading to: WIEN NUSSDORF
0.0 knots Moored

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

About AMADEUS Nova

AMADEUS Nova is a 2024-built, 135-meter luxury river ship operated by Amadeus River Cruises. Designed for Rhine and Danube voyages, it combines a contemporary five-star interior with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, battery support and energy-recovery systems. The ship accommodates up to 158 guests in 67 cabins and 12 suites. Passenger areas include a heated sun-deck pool, panoramic restaurant and lounge, Café Vienna, fitness room, massage room and open-air River Terrace.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Lüftner Cruises GmbH, trading as Amadeus River Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Vahali Shipyards, Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia
Registry / flag
Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
DF2128
IMO number
1019618
MMSI
218046420
Draft
1.5 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, battery-assisted power management, heat recovery and modern emissions-control systems. Passenger highlights include a heated swimming pool, spacious open-air areas and floor-to-ceiling windows in the suites.

Dining

Dining is centered on the Panorama Restaurant, with buffet breakfasts, multi-course lunches and dinners, regional wines with dinner, afternoon tea, late-night snacks and coffee and tea available throughout the day.

Entertainment

Onboard activities include lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, live music and scenic relaxation in the panoramic lounge, Café Vienna and sun-deck areas.

Staterooms & suites

AMADEUS Nova has 67 cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites. Suites offer walk-out exterior balconies, while upper-deck cabins feature lowerable panoramic windows and lower-deck cabins have fixed picture windows.

For families

The ship offers connecting cabins on request and complimentary bicycles or e-bikes for active exploration on applicable European river cruises.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness room, massage room and open-air sun-deck spaces with loungers.

Accessibility

The ship has an elevator serving the main accommodation decks and a stair lift. Accessibility details can vary by cabin and itinerary and should be confirmed with the operator before booking.

Environmental features

AMADEUS Nova uses hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, a large battery system for power peaks, heat recovery and engines equipped with filters and catalytic converters to reduce fuel use and air emissions.

Where AMADEUS Nova 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 3 0 0 0 2 3 3 1 3 5

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

9 Nights

1.200 Meilen entlang der Donau

Ports of Call
Next: Aug 30, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights

1.200 Meilen entlang der Donau

Ports of Call
Next: May 28, 2027
3 upcoming departures
14 Nights

5 Tage Transsilvanien und Donau Abenteuer

Ports of Call
Bukarest, Sibiu, Brasov, Harsova +8 more
Next: May 24, 2027
2 upcoming departures
13 Nights

Abenteuer Donau und 5 Tage Transsilvanien

Ports of Call
Next: Sep 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

Adventszauber auf der Donau

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

Adventszauber auf Rhein und Main

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

Adventszauber auf Rhein und Main

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

Deutsche Flusslandschaften von Passau nach Trier

Ports of Call
Next: Jul 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Die Donau bis ins Donaudelta

Ports of Call
Next: Jun 8, 2027
2 upcoming departures
All 12 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Dec 12, 2026Dec 18, 2026Adventszauber auf der Donau6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 22, 2026Dec 28, 2026Weihnachten an der Donau6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 29, 2026Jan 4, 2027Silvesterkreuzfahrt auf der Donau6European River CruisesBook →
Apr 2, 2027Apr 9, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
Apr 16, 2027Apr 23, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
May 7, 2027May 14, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
May 24, 2027Jun 7, 20275 Tage Transsilvanien und Donau Abenteuer14European River CruisesBook →
May 28, 2027Jun 7, 20271.200 Meilen entlang der Donau10European River CruisesBook →
Jun 8, 2027Jun 23, 2027Die Donau bis ins Donaudelta15European River CruisesBook →
Jun 23, 2027Jun 30, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
Jun 30, 2027Jul 15, 2027Die Donau bis ins Donaudelta15European River CruisesBook →
Jul 15, 2027Jul 23, 2027Deutsche Flusslandschaften von Passau nach Trier8European River CruisesBook →
Aug 1, 2027Aug 8, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
Aug 22, 2027Aug 29, 2027Donau Rhapsody7European River CruisesBook →
Aug 30, 2027Sep 8, 20271.200 Meilen entlang der Donau9European River CruisesBook →
Sep 2, 2027Sep 16, 20275 Tage Transsilvanien und Donau Abenteuer14European River CruisesBook →
Sep 6, 2027Sep 16, 20271.200 Meilen entlang der Donau10European River CruisesBook →
Sep 16, 2027Sep 25, 20271.200 Meilen entlang der Donau9European River CruisesBook →
Sep 16, 2027Sep 29, 2027Abenteuer Donau und 5 Tage Transsilvanien13European River CruisesBook →
Sep 23, 2027Oct 3, 20271.200 Meilen entlang der Donau10European River CruisesBook →
Nov 30, 2027Dec 6, 2027Adventszauber auf Rhein und Main6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 8, 2027Dec 14, 2027Adventszauber auf Rhein und Main6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 29, 2027Jan 4, 2028Silvesterkreuzfahrt auf der Donau6European River CruisesBook →

AMADEUS Nova FAQ

What flag does AMADEUS Nova sail under?

AMADEUS Nova is registered in Germany.

How many passengers does AMADEUS Nova hold?

AMADEUS Nova carries about 158 guests with roughly 46 crew.

How old is AMADEUS Nova?

AMADEUS Nova entered service in 2024.