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AmaStella

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40 upcoming departures  ·  40 itineraries

AmaStella is a 156-guest AmaWaterways river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 40 upcoming departures across 40 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.

✓ Travelers wanting a small-ship river cruise ✓ Couples seeking balcony accommodation ✓ Guests prioritizing included dining and excursions
40 itineraries · from $1,939 ● Where is it now?
Class River cruise ship
Built 2016
Gross Tonnage 3,600
Guests 156
Crew 51
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.6 m
Decks 4
Cabins 78
Flag Switzerland
Guests per crew 3.1
Space ratio 23

AmaStella at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 33%

A small expedition-size ship at 3,600 gross tons — #363 of 566 ships we track. 23 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting a small-ship river cruise
  • Couples seeking balcony accommodation
  • Guests prioritizing included dining and excursions
  • Active travelers using bicycles and the walking track
  • Passengers who enjoy intimate lounges and specialty dining

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers wanting extensive nightlife
  • Families seeking dedicated children’s facilities
  • Guests requiring elevator access to every passenger deck
  • Passengers wanting a large resort-style spa
  • Travelers who prefer many indoor entertainment venues

Live Position ● 31 minutes ago

Heading to: Vienna

Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights)

The live position is about 599 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.

Amsterdam → Amsterdam → Utrecht → Dusseldorf → Ludwigshafen → Strasbourg → Breisach → Basel
0.0 knots

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

About AmaStella

AmaStella is a 2016 Swiss-registered European river cruise vessel operated by AmaWaterways. Built for an intimate, small-ship experience, she carries up to 156 guests in 78 staterooms with a crew of 51. The 135-meter ship combines three accommodation decks with a sun deck and has an onboard layout centered on a main lounge, dining venues and outdoor relaxation space. Most higher-category rooms feature AmaWaterways’ twin-balcony arrangement, pairing a French balcony with an exterior balcony.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
AmaWaterways
Builder / shipyard
Vahali Shipyards, Zasavica, Serbia; completed at Vahali, Gendt
Registry / flag
Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
HE7543
MMSI
269057543

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship has a central glass elevator, fireside library, main lounge, heated pool with a swim-up bar, and a sun-deck walking track.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include a fitness room, massage and hair salon, heated pool, and sun-deck walking track.

Accessibility

A passenger elevator is shown on the published deck plan. Accessibility needs and elevator reach should be confirmed directly with the operator before booking.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 3

Al Fresco The Lark Lounge & Bar Boutique Reception The Chef's Table Suite Balcony Stateroom French Balcony Stateroom French Balcony Stateroom with smaller rooms

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official AmaStella deck plans from AmaWaterways →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeDecks
SuiteCategory SS; French balcony and outside balcony. Suite 350 sq ft 3
Balcony StateroomCategories AA, AB, BA and BB; twin-balcony configurations with a French balcony and outside balcony. Balcony 210–235 sq ft 2, 3
French Balcony StateroomCategories CA and C; French balcony. Balcony 170 sq ft 2, 3
French Balcony Stateroom with smaller roomsCategory CB; French balcony. Balcony 155 sq ft 3

Compare all 5 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

7 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Al Fresco Included
Deck 3
Casual outdoor dining area connected with the upper-deck public spaces.
The Chef's Table Included
Deck 3
Small specialty restaurant offering a multi-course tasting menu.
Journeys Restaurant Included
Deck 2
Primary dining room serving included meals.

Bars & lounges

Observation Lounge Varies
Scenic observation area on the Violin Deck.
The Lark Lounge & Bar Varies
Deck 3
Main gathering lounge with a bar and onboard entertainment space.

All 12 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2016Entered service, built by Vahali Shipyards, Zasavica, Serbia; completed at Vahali, Gendt.
  2. 2021The ship was reported to have undergone a major interior update and renovation before returning to service.

Other River cruise ship ships

AmaSonata AmaWaterways · 2014 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 AMADEUS Brilliant Amadeus River Cruises · 2011

Where AmaStella sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
European River Cruises 7 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 2 0 2
Northern Europe 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $478 $433 0 0 $383 0 0 0 $544 $491 0 $463

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Amsterdam40× Breisach am Rhein32× Ludwigshafen am Rhein32× Strasbourg River32× Basel29× Düsseldorf29× Utrecht25× Lahnstein18× Rüdesheim am Rhein17× Antwerp14× Brussels14× Ghent14×

Explore This Ship

Jump from AmaStella sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All AmaWaterways port guides European River Cruises cruises Northern Europe cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,259 · $569/night
Ports of Call
Zurich, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen +4 more
Next: Nov 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,489 · $499/night
Ports of Call
Zurich, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen +4 more
Next: Mar 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $7,999 · $727/night
Ports of Call
Zurich, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg +7 more
Next: Dec 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $4,549 · $414/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Cologne, Lahnstein, Cochem +7 more
Next: Mar 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $7,609 · $692/night
Ports of Call
Zurich, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg +5 more
Next: Dec 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,989 · $544/night
Ports of Call
Zurich, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen +4 more
Next: Jul 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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13 Nights

13 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,799 · $523/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Utrecht, At River, Dusseldorf +5 more
Next: Oct 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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13 Nights

13 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,899 · $454/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg +3 more
Next: Mar 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $9,398 · $671/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hellevoetsluis, Ghent +9 more
Next: Nov 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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All 40 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 3, 2026Nov 21, 202618 Nights Europe Cruise18European River CruisesBook →
Nov 3, 2026Nov 14, 202611 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 21, 202614 Nights Europe Cruise14European River CruisesBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 14, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 12, 2026Nov 21, 20269 Nights Europe Cruise9Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 14, 2026Nov 21, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 19, 2026Nov 28, 20269 Nights Europe Cruise9Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 21, 2026Nov 28, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 21, 2026Dec 5, 202614 Nights Europe Cruise14European River CruisesBook →
Nov 28, 2026Dec 5, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Dec 1, 2026Dec 12, 202611 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Dec 1, 2026Dec 19, 202618 Nights Europe Cruise18European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 12, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 19, 202614 Nights Europe Cruise14European River CruisesBook →
Dec 10, 2026Dec 19, 20269 Nights Europe Cruise9Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 12, 2026Dec 19, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 26, 2026Jan 2, 20277 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Mar 5, 2027Mar 18, 202713 Nights Europe Cruise13European River CruisesBook →
Mar 7, 2027Mar 14, 20277 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Mar 10, 2027Mar 21, 202711 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Mar 14, 2027Mar 21, 20277 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Mar 14, 2027Mar 23, 20279 Nights Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Jul 28, 2027Aug 8, 202711 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Aug 1, 2027Aug 10, 20279 Nights Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →

Showing the next 24 of 40 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

AmaStella FAQ

What flag does AmaStella sail under?

AmaStella is registered in Switzerland.

How many passengers does AmaStella hold?

AmaStella carries about 156 guests with roughly 51 crew.

How old is AmaStella?

AmaStella entered service in 2016.

How big is AmaStella?

At 3,600 gross tons and 135 m long, AmaStella is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 33% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on AmaStella?

The Main Restaurant, Al Fresco Dining Terrace and The Chef’s Table are part of the ship’s dining program. AmaWaterways states that all meals are included, while premium beverages and gratuities may cost extra.

Is Wi-Fi included on AmaStella?

Yes. AmaWaterways states that complimentary Wi-Fi is available in staterooms and public areas.

Does AmaStella have an elevator?

Yes, but the elevator reaches the Violin and Cello decks only. It does not reach the Piano or Sun decks.

Are gratuities included in the fare?

AmaWaterways identifies gratuities as potentially additional rather than part of the standard included fare.

Does AmaStella have facilities for children?

The ship’s current deck information does not name a dedicated children’s facility.

What balcony types are available?

Many staterooms have twin balconies consisting of a French balcony and an outside balcony. Other categories have only a French balcony or a fixed window.