AmaKristina

Intimate ship Bliss scored

This 158-passenger AmaKristina, debuting in 2017 from AmaWaterways, will boast spacious staterooms with exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.

158guests
3,500gross tons
19cruises now
$3,099fares from

A view of the scenic Middle Rhine Valley in Germany — prime river cruising country.

At a glance

AmaKristina is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2017. It carries 158 guests and 51 crew (3.1 guests per crew member) at 3,500 gross tons. It ties with 2 other ships as the 10th largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, dining, entertainment, family friendly, party, spa & fitness and staterooms (5/10). It has 19 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,099 to $5,249.

Builder's plate

Specs

Guests: 158
Crew: 51
Gross tons: 3,500
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 38 ft
Maiden voyage: 2017
Space ratio: 3.1; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.1
Staterooms: 79

Bliss scores

What AmaKristina 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 8.0
Adventure and nature 5.0
Cultural 7.0
Dining 5.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 6.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 5.0

Our review

AmaKristina: Sailing Europe's historic Rhine River

AmaKristina from AmaWaterways, which debuted in spring 2017, is a sister ship to the AmaViola and features some of the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel in operation.

Passengers can enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi and in-room Internet and entertainment on demand; and a fleet of bicycles carried on board for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.

Where AmaKristina sails

AmaKristina offers sailings along the historic Rhine River starting with the itineraries "The Enchanting Rhine" and "Christmas Markets on the Rhine."

Here's Jason Leppert's 11-minute video review of AmaKristina.

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Dining

The ship's main dining room features regional specialties using locally sourced ingredients, while the specialty restaurant, Chef’s Table, accommodates 28 people for a tasting menu with a private chef. AmaWaterways ships serve complimentary unlimited fine wine, beer, soft drinks and specialty coffees with every lunch and dinner, plus sparkling wine at breakfast.

Staterooms

Twin balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure a spacious 210-235 sq. feet, with four suites measuring 350 sq. feet.

All outside staterooms have the distinctive “Twin Balcony” concept for majority of staterooms
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Extra spacious Suites are 350 sq. ft. with exclusive “Twin Balcony” and mini-bar
Enhanced sitting area in Suites featuring a sofa and two chairs
Suites have expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on AmaKristina, contact a Cruiseable travel advocate at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly.

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Photos

Inside and out

Dining 3

The setting for the premium dining experience Chef's Table on AmaKristina.
The main restaurant on the 158-passenger AmaKristina.
The wine table in the restaurant about the upscale river ship AmaKristina.

On board 5

Keep in shape at the fitness center on AmaKristina.
Relax to live music during your AmaKristina sailing along the historic Rhine River.
Enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge of AmaKristina.
The colorful lounge on the upscale river ship AmaKristina.
The pool aboard the 158-passenger AmaKristina during a European river sailing.

Ship exteriors 1

A look at the 158-passenger AmaKristina during a European river sailing.

Staterooms 3

Relax in your stateroom on AmaKristina during a cruise along the historic Rhine River.
A suite aboard the 158-passenger AmaKristina from AmaWaterways.
A twin balcony stateroom on the 158-passenger AmaKristina from AmaWaterways.

More photos 7

A view of the scenic Middle Rhine Valley in Germany — prime river cruising country.
Watch the passing landscapes from the main deck of AmaKristina when she sails in 2017.
A stateroom on the upscale river ship AmaKristina.
Some of the elegant touches you'll find in the staterooms aboard AmaKristina.
This is how the main dining room on AmaKristina is expected to appear.
Explore the scenic waterways of Europe on the new luxury ship AmaKristina.
The new river ship AmaKristina in Vilshofen in the Passau district of Germany.