Signature highlights
AmaWaterways lists four dining venues, Rudi’s Wine Bar, The Lark Lounge, a coffee corner, spa services, a fitness center, and a heated sun-deck pool and whirlpool.
AmaRudi
AmaRudi is a 196-guest AmaWaterways river cruise ship. This page lists 36 upcoming departures across 36 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port.
✓ Travellers wanting unusually large river-ship suites
✓ Couples focused on dining and wine experiences
✓ Active guests who enjoy pickleball and fitness classes
AmaRudi at a glance
Best for
- Travellers wanting unusually large river-ship suites
- Couples focused on dining and wine experiences
- Active guests who enjoy pickleball and fitness classes
- Danube travellers wanting spacious public areas
- Families needing connecting or higher-occupancy stateroom options
Think twice if you want
- Travellers seeking extensive theatre-style entertainment
- Families wanting supervised children’s programming
- Guests requiring fully accessible shore excursions
- Travellers prioritising low-cost inside cabins
- Passengers wanting elevator access to every deck
About AmaRudi
AmaRudi is a new double-width Danube river ship being built for AmaWaterways and named for co-founder Rudi Schreiner. Its hull was launched at Vahali Zasavica in Serbia on May 22, 2026, but the vessel had not yet entered service as of July 18, 2026; AmaWaterways lists its inaugural sailing for April 11, 2027. The 196-guest ship is planned with 98 staterooms, four dining venues, a fitness studio, spa services, and a heated pool and whirlpool on the sun deck.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Builder / shipyard
- Vahali Shipyards (Vahali Zasavica)
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
Planned wellness facilities include an expansive fitness studio, spa services, and a heated pool and whirlpool on the sun deck.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4
Sun Deck Pool Sun Deck Whirlpool Pop-Up Sky Bar Pickleball CourtDeck 3
Al Fresco Restaurant The Lark Lounge & Bar Zen Wellness Studio Rudi's Cafe Massage Rooms/Nail Salon Lower Lounge The Cinema Outdoor LoungeDeck 2
Journeys Restaurant LobbyDeck 1
The Chef's Table Jimmy's Wine Bar Spa BoutiqueCabins & suites
Suite 54%
Balcony 35%
Oceanview 11%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner's SuiteCategory OS. | Suite | 1 | 710 sq ft | 2 | Violin |
| Grand SuiteCategory GS. | Suite | 6 | 474 sq ft | 2 | Violin |
| 355-square-foot balcony suiteCategories SA and SB; SA accommodates up to three guests, while SB accommodates two. | Suite | 46 | 355 sq ft | 3 | Violin, Cello |
| 252-square-foot balcony stateroomCategories AA and AB. | Balcony | 34 | 252 sq ft | 2 | Violin, Cello |
Dining, bars & venues
10 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Journeys Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Al Fresco Restaurant
Included
A glass-enclosed venue offers open-air-style dining at the bow.
The Chef's Table
Included
This reservation-required venue serves a multi-course tasting menu.
Jimmy's Wine Bar
Included
A family-style dining venue named in AmaWaterways' ship description.
Deck Club Barbecue
Included
An outdoor barbecue venue operates weather and itinerary permitting.
Rudi's Cafe
Bars & lounges
Rudi's Wine Bar
Varies
A dedicated wine bar focuses on wine service and tastings.
The Lark Lounge & Bar
Varies
The main lounge provides seating, a bar and onboard entertainment.
Coffee Corner
Included
A self-service coffee and tea station is available onboard.
Lower Lounge
Pop-Up Sky Bar
Where AmaRudi sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $313 | $320 | $434 | $471 | 0 | 0 | $471 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,649 · $471/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,649 · $471/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,749 · $479/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,249 · $521/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 36 itineraries and their departure dates
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 29 Oct 2027
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Jul 2027
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 9 Apr 2027
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 10 Dec 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 28 Oct 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 22 Jul 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 8 Apr 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 6 May 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 4 Jul 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 9 Dec 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 30 Apr 2027
- 12-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Prague via Bratislava, Vienna, Linz & Passau 16 Apr 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 30 Apr 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 5 May 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 25 Apr 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 9 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 31 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 9 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 12 Nov 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 13 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 20 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 27 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 18 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 26 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 12 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 26 Mar 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 19 Mar 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Mar 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 27 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 11 Apr 2027
- 7-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Giurgiu via Mohacs, Vukovar, Ilok & Novi Sad 2 May 2027
- 7-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Vilshofen via Bratislava, Vienna, Krems & Linz 25 Jun 2028
- 7-Night European River Cruises: Giurgiu to Budapest via Rousse, Vidin, Golubac & Belgrade 11 Jun 2028
- 7-Night European River Cruises: Vilshofen to Budapest via Passau, Linz, Grein & Melk 2 Jul 2028
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 25 Jun 2027
All Upcoming Departures
AmaRudi FAQ
How many passengers does AmaRudi hold?
AmaRudi carries about 196 guests with roughly 70 crew.
What is the dress code on AmaRudi?
Dress is comfortable and casually elegant. AmaWaterways recommends something slightly dressier for the Welcome and Farewell dinners.
What dining and drinks are included?
All meals are included, with beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner. Coffee, tea and bottled water are available, while premium beverages may cost extra.
Are gratuities included?
Gratuities are not included in the standard fare and are left to the guest's discretion.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in staterooms and public areas.
Is AmaRudi suitable for guests with limited mobility?
An elevator serves the Violin, Cello and Piano decks, but not the Sun Deck. Accessibility is limited on some excursions and should be discussed with AmaWaterways before booking.
Can children travel on AmaRudi?
Children must meet AmaWaterways' minimum-age and supervision requirements. The ship does not provide child-specific programs or childcare, and balcony staterooms require particular supervision for minors.