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AmaViola

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AmaViola debuted in May 2016 and now sails on the Rhine and Danube rivers, departing from Amsterdam, Budapest, Zurich and Prague. The ship is the ninth among the newest generation AmaWaterways river cruise ships of the Concerto-class.

  • 158guests
  • 3,500gross tons
  • 32cruises now
  • $2,699fares from

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Prague, capital of the Czech Republic and a stopping point for many river cruise ships.

At a glance

AmaViola is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2016. 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, cultural, dining, romantic and staterooms (7/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, family friendly and party (5/10). It has 32 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,699 to $5,589.

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Specs

Guests
158
Crew
51
Gross tons
3,500
Decks
4
Length
443 ft
Beam
38 ft
Maiden voyage
2016
Space ratio
3.1
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
3.1
Speed (mph)
8

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What AmaViola 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 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 5.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 7.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

AmaViola: New family-friendly river ship sails the Danube

AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.

Writes Travel + Leisure magazine: “This ship sails the Danube, with opportunities for bike trips along the banks and castle tours for the whole gang.”

Where AmaViola sails

AmaViola sails on the Danube River, departing from Budapest and Vienna. The ship is the ninth among the newest generation AmaWaterways river cruise ships of the Concerto-class.

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Inside and out

Dining 1

  • Enjoy regional specialties and take in the sights from the main restaurant on AmaViola.
    Enjoy regional specialties and take in the sights from the main restaurant on AmaViola.

On board 4

  • Relax in the library of AmaViola during your sailing on the Danube.
    Relax in the library of AmaViola during your sailing on the Danube.
  • The lobby and reception area of AmaViola.
    The lobby and reception area of AmaViola.
  • Meet interesting new people in the main lounge and bar aboard AmaViola.
    Meet interesting new people in the main lounge and bar aboard AmaViola.
  • Enjoy one of the few swim-up bars on a river cruise ship aboard AmaViola.
    Enjoy one of the few swim-up bars on a river cruise ship aboard AmaViola.

Staterooms 2

  • Relax in a stateroom aboard AmaViola during your adventures along the Danube.
    Relax in a stateroom aboard AmaViola during your adventures along the Danube.
  • Another look at a stateroom on AmaViola.
    Another look at a stateroom on AmaViola.

More photos 4

  • Prague, capital of the Czech Republic and a stopping point for many river cruise ships.
    Prague, capital of the Czech Republic and a stopping point for many river cruise ships.
  • Szabadsag Square in Budapest, Hungary.
    Szabadsag Square in Budapest, Hungary.
  • Sail the romantic Danube River, leaving from Budapest or Vienna, on a river cruise aboard AmaViola.
    Sail the romantic Danube River, leaving from Budapest or Vienna, on a river cruise aboard AmaViola.
  • Explore historic sites and centuries-old buildings along the Danube on your AmaViola sailing.
    Explore historic sites and centuries-old buildings along the Danube on your AmaViola sailing.

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Cruises on AmaViola

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  1. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Sep 19, 2026 23 dates from $3,329
  2. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Sep 26, 2026 2 dates from $4,349
  3. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Oct 10, 2026 2 dates from $4,449
  4. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Wine) 7 nights · from Basel Next Oct 31, 2026 5 dates from $3,029
  5. 7 Night City Escape Amsterdam and the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 7, 2026 from $2,899
  6. 7 Night City Escape Strasbourg and the Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Nov 14, 2026 from $2,699
  7. 7 Night Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 2 Nights Amsterdam Pre and 2 Nights Lake Lucerne 2 Nights Zurich Post 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 19, 2026 Fare on request
  8. 7 Night Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 21, 2026 from $4,149
  9. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Nov 28, 2026 4 dates from $4,979
  10. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Dec 5, 2026 Fare on request
  11. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Dec 26, 2026 2 dates from $2,999
  12. 7 Night Best of Holland and Belgium 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 17, 2027 from $2,879
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  1. 7 Night Tulip Time 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 24, 2027 5 dates from $2,979
  2. 7 Night Tulip Time (Soulful Experience) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 31, 2027 Fare on request
  3. 11 Night Rhine and Moselle Fairytales 11 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 5, 2027 from $5,589
  4. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 23, 2027 13 dates from $3,329
  5. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Wine) 7 nights · from Basel Next Jul 11, 2027 2 dates from $3,329
  6. 7 Night City Escapes the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 21, 2027 from $3,529
  7. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Dec 5, 2027 2 dates from $3,579
  8. 7 Night Dutch and Belgian Waterways 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 1, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
  9. 7 Night Best of Holland and Belgium 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 15, 2028 Fare on request
  10. 7 Night Tulip Time 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Mar 22, 2028 3 dates Fare on request
  11. 7 Night Tulip Time 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Apr 5, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
  12. 7 Night Tulip Time (Smithsonian Journeys) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Apr 12, 2028 Fare on request
  13. 11 Night Rhine and Moselle Fairytales 11 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 3, 2028 Fare on request
  14. 7 Night Captivating Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next May 21, 2028 12 dates Fare on request
  15. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Wine) 7 nights · from Basel Next Jul 23, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
  16. 7 Night Captivating Rhine (Smithsonian Journeys) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Oct 8, 2028 Fare on request
  17. 7 Night Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Nov 19, 2028 Fare on request
  18. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Basel Next Nov 26, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
  19. 7 Night Christmas Markets on the Rhine 7 nights · from Amsterdam Next Dec 3, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
  20. 7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas) 7 nights · from Basel Next Dec 24, 2028 Fare on request

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