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AmaPrima

Intimate ship Bliss scored

This 164-passenger AmaWaterways vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms with twin balconies, multiple dining venues, a heated pool, Wi-Fi access and more.

  • 162guests
  • 3,600gross tons
  • 32cruises now
  • $2,039fares from

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The 164-passenger AmaPrima sails through Passau in Bavaria, Germany.

At a glance

AmaPrima is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2013. It carries 162 guests and 51 crew (3.2 guests per crew member) at 3,600 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 6th largest of 38 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for staterooms (9/10) 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 and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 32 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,039 to $7,748. 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
Cruise Critic
5 / 5
  • Best New Ship (River Cruise), TravelAge West WAVE Editor's Picks (2014)
  • Gold Award for River Cruise Ship, Travel Weekly Magellan Awards (2013)
Guests
162
Crew
51
Gross tons
3,600
Decks
4
Length
443 ft
Beam
38 ft
Maiden voyage
2013
Launched
2013
Space ratio
3.2
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
3.2
Outside cabins
82

Bliss scores

What AmaPrima 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.

  1. Active 8.5
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 8.0
  4. Dining 7.9
  5. Entertainment 7.8
  6. Family friendly 2.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 2.0
  10. Staterooms 9.0

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Inside and out

Destinations 3

  • Bridges in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
  • Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary.
  • View from St. Stephen’s Cathedral of Western Vienna, Austria.

Dining 2

  • Enjoy classic dishes and regionally inspired cuisine while taking in the passing landscapes on AmaPrima.
  • Enjoy classic dishes and regionally inspired cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients on AmaPrima.

On board 4

  • Keep in shape at the fitness center on AmaPrima.
  • The lounge and library on AmaPrima, which sails along the storied Rhine and Danube rivers.
  • Enjoy a heated swim-up bar, meet other guests and take in the sights on AmaPrima.
  • Learn new culinary skills during a cooking class, with regional cuisine at the forefront, on AmaPrima.

Staterooms 3

  • Enjoy the passing views of Amsterdam, Budapest and more during your vacation on AmaPrima.
  • Relax in a stateroom aboard AmaPrima and take in views along the Rhine and Danube rivers.
  • Relax in a stateroom aboard AmaPrima and take in views along the Rhine and Danube rivers.

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  • The 164-passenger AmaPrima sails through Passau in Bavaria, Germany.

Sailing now

Cruises on AmaPrima

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  1. 7 Night City Escapes the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 11, 2026 from $4,348
  2. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 7 nights · from Basel Next Nov 18, 2026 from $4,348
  3. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 25, 2026 3 dates from $4,579
  4. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Dec 2, 2026 4 dates from $4,648
  5. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Dec 23, 2026 from $7,748
  6. 7 Night Medieval Treasures 7 nights · from Basel Next Mar 17, 2027 4 dates from $3,729
  7. 7 Night Europes Rivers and Castles (Wine) 7 nights · from Nuremberg Next Mar 24, 2027 3 dates from $3,179
  8. 7 Night Rhine and Moselle Splendors (Wine) 7 nights · from Wasserbillig Next Mar 31, 2027 2 dates from $3,879
  9. 10 Night Rhine and Moselle Delights 10 nights · from Basel Next Apr 7, 2027 5 dates from $4,218
  10. 11 Night Rhine and Moselle Fairytales 11 nights · from Amsterdam Next Apr 17, 2027 5 dates from $4,839
  11. 7 Night Europes Rivers and Castles 7 nights · from Nuremberg Next May 5, 2027 2 dates from $4,379
  12. 7 Night Rhine and Moselle Splendors 7 nights · from Luxembourg Next May 12, 2027 3 dates from $4,079
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  1. 7 Night Best of Holland and Belgium 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 29, 2027 3 dates from $3,029
  2. 7 Night Medieval Treasures (Wine) 7 nights · from Basel Next Aug 4, 2027 from $3,579
  3. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Oct 16, 2027 2 dates from $3,029
  4. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Oct 23, 2027 3 dates from $3,129
  5. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Dec 22, 2027 from $3,379
  6. 7 Night City Escape Strasbourg and the Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Feb 16, 2028 2 dates from $2,039
  7. 7 Night Amsterdam and the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Feb 23, 2028 2 dates from $2,239
  8. 7 Night Medieval Treasures 7 nights · from Basel Next Mar 15, 2028 7 dates from $2,989
  9. 7 Night Europes Rivers and Castles 7 nights · from Nuremberg Next Mar 22, 2028 5 dates from $3,289
  10. 7 Night Rhine and Moselle Splendors (Wine) 7 nights · from Wasserbillig Next Mar 29, 2028 from $3,789
  11. 10 Night Rhine and Moselle Delights 10 nights · from Basel Next Apr 5, 2028 3 dates from $4,809
  12. 11 Night Rhine and Moselle Fairytales 11 nights · from Amsterdam Next Apr 15, 2028 5 dates from $4,849
  13. 7 Night Rhine and Moselle Splendors 7 nights · from Wasserbillig Next May 10, 2028 3 dates from $3,989
  14. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 24, 2028 from $4,439
  15. 10 Night Rhine and Moselle Delights (Smithsonian Journeys) 10 nights · from Basel Next May 31, 2028 2 dates from $5,559
  16. 7 Night Europes Rivers and Castles 7 nights · from Nuremberg Next Nov 1, 2028 from $3,339
  17. 7 Night Rhine and Moselle Splendors 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 8, 2028 from $3,439
  18. 7 Night Magical Christmas Markets of Germany 7 nights · from Nuremberg Next Nov 22, 2028 3 dates from $3,139
  19. 7 Night Magical Christmas Markets of Germany 7 nights · from Frankfurt Next Nov 29, 2028 2 dates from $4,039
  20. 7 Night Magical Christmas Markets of Germany (New Years Celebration) 7 nights · from Frankfurt Next Dec 27, 2028 from $3,139

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“Outstanding cuisine and high standards characterize this comfortable river ship. Comfortable restaurant, impressive wines, tasty food and good wines. AmaWaterways knows how to do it right, and it shows.”

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