Name: AmaBella
Brand: AmaWaterways
Availability: InStock

At a glance

AmaBella is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2015. It carries 162 guests and 49 crew (3.3 guests per crew member) at 3,500 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 5th largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for staterooms (10/10) and lowest for family friendly and spa & fitness (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 4 out of 5 by Berlitz, 5 out of 5 by Stern's and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 32 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,779 to $5,149. 1 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4.5 / 5
Berlitz: 4 / 5
Stern's: 5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 5 / 5

Guests: 162
Crew: 49
Gross tons: 3,500
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 38 ft
Maiden voyage: 2015
Launched: 2010
Space ratio: 3.3; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.3
Speed (mph): 8

Bliss scores

What AmaBella is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 8.9
Adventure and nature 5.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 7.9
Entertainment 7.8
Family friendly 2.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 9.0
Spa and fitness 2.0
Staterooms 10.0

Our review

AmaBella: Custom-designed luxury river cruising

The river cruise ship AmaBella offers custom-designed luxury in all the comfort you'd expect from AmaWaterways. AmaBella can host 161 passengers in its twin balcony staterooms, and the vessel prides itself on its amenities and design details. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, multiple dining options, an observation lounge, a fitness center and sauna, a heated swimming pool and a fleet of bicycles for your on-land excursions.

Who will like sailing on AmaBella

Travelers looking for a luxury river cruise will enjoy sailing on AmaBella.

Where AmaBella sails

Home port: Basel, Switzerland

AmaBella sails along the great waterways of Europe, specifically on the Danube river. The ship calls on Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Hungary.

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Dining

AmaBella presents an array of dining options — you'll find no less than seven unique dining experiences on board.

Verde: Verde is the ship's ship's main restaurant, offering fine dining and gourmet cuisine.
Bella Cucina: This restaurant is open for dinner and offers a stylish atmosphere with classic Italian fare.
Erlebnis Chef's Table: Passengers can watch as a private chef prepares a special tasting menu in this exclusive 24-seat venue.

State Opera House at night in Vienna, Austria. Kalmar / Courtesy of Austrian National Tourist Office

Activities

Onboard public areas and activities include the following.

24-hour specialty coffee & tea station
Main lounge with bar & piano
Heated pool & whirlpool
Gift shop
Fireside Library
Fitness room & sauna
Massage & hair salon
Bicycles on board
Wine Bar

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On board highlights

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Dining

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Inside and out

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Sail in luxury aboard AmaBella on a one-of-a-kind European river cruise.
Spend an evening celebrating your cruise in the privacy of your spacious Owner's Suite on board AmaBella.
Guests will have the ultimate viewpoint from the AmaBella's decks during a cruise of Europe's waterways.
Enjoy a glass of wine and an exquisite cheese spread in AmaBella's wine bar during your European travels.
Discover Europe's enchanting cities and villages aboard the luxury river cruise ship AmaBella.
Relax and enjoy the sights of your European cruise from the comfort of a twin balcony suite aboard AmaBella.
AmaBella, the 162-passenger ship from AmaWaterways, in Durnstein, Austria.

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“AmaBella is a comfortable vessel with lovely décor but the food and service is what most passengers remember after their cruise. This company spends more on food and wine than most, and is for anyone seeking excellence.”

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