AmaMagna

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna — launched in May 2019 — will turn heads not just because of its break-the-mold design. The ship devotes more than half its staterooms to luxury suties. The newest vessel from AmaWaterways features…

196guests
5,000gross tons
23cruises now
$3,079fares from

Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna offers more space, more dining choices and more activities on board.

At a glance

AmaMagna is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2019. It carries 196 guests and 70 crew (2.8 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It is the largest of 29 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic (10/10) and lowest for family friendly (1/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 23 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,079 to $5,049.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4.5 / 5

Guests: 196
Crew: 70
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 72 ft
Maiden voyage: 2019
Space ratio: 2.8; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.8
Speed (mph): 14

Bliss scores

What AmaMagna 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 7.0
Adventure and nature 6.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 7.0
Entertainment 7.0
Family friendly 1.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 10.0
Spa and fitness 8.0
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

AmaMagna: Stunning river ship stands out from the crowd

Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna — launched in May 2019 — will turn heads not just because of its break-the-mold design. The ship devotes more than half its staterooms to luxury suites. The AmaWaterways ship features more personal space, more dining choices and more activities on board, including five different bars and lounges.

Guests can take in the views from the sun deck and its pool and whirlpool (unlike most river ships, you can access the top deck via elevator). Wellness is a capstone of the AmaWaterways brand, and the ship's Zen Wellness Studio boats a fitness center, two massage rooms and a juice bar.

Who will like sailing on AmaMagna

Upscale travelers and romance seekers looking to break out of the traditional river ship mode will love sailing on AmaMagna.

Where AmaMagna sails

AmaMagna offers seven-night Romantic Danube and Melodies of the Danube sailings out of Budapest and Vienna, along with wine cruises and Christmas market cruises. Contact a Cruiseable specialist for details.

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Dining

AmaMagna offers four different dining venues:

The Main Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Al Fresco Restaurant, which sports retractable windows and outdoor seating — a great choice for dinner with its Mediterranean menu
Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant named after the cruise line’s late co-owner Jimmy Murphy
Chef’s Table, where you can watch as a private chef prepares a special tasting menu

AmaWaterways emphasizes fresh, locally sourced cuisine on board AmaMagna. All four venues are included in the price of your cruise.

Activities

Here's something different: Up to 14 guests can board a Sundowner boat from The Marina at the bow for an exclusive excursion. If the mood strikes, you can pedal through river towns on one of the fleet's complimentary power-assisted bikes, or hike to hilltop castles and fortresses.

On board you'll find a large Zen Wellness Studio where you can sign up for classes on stretching, cardio, circuit training and spinning. Other choices include sightseeing from the sun deck of using its walking track, pampering yourself with spa treatment and sipping infused detox waters at the juice bar.

Staterooms

A majority of rooms on board are suites measuring 355 to 710 square feet with full balconies. They're some of the largest staterooms on European waterways. All except 11 cabins feature walkout balconies — a rarity on river cruise ships.

Your take

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Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on AmaMagna, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or by calling 1-877-322-3773.

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