Rhine Cruise with MS Amadeus Aurea

The tour operator Amadeus Flusskreuzfahrten is a family-run company with over 40 years of experience and is an expert in exclusive river cruises on the most beautiful rivers in Europe. The Amadeus fleet offers modern luxury paired with a personal and warm atmosphere, excellent service and culinary delights.

With the small ships, you can dock in the heart of the cities, where exciting shore excursions await you. 

• Year of construction: 2026
• Length: 135 m
• Width: 11.4 m
• Speed: 25 km/h
• Decks: 4
• Number of passengers: max. 158
• Crew: approx. 46
• Languages spoken on board: German, English
• Currency on board: €
• Internet: free WLAN
• Smoking: permitted in designated areas where applicable

The Amadeus fleet has been awarded the “Green Award” for its high standards in the areas of environment, safety and quality. Wherever possible, Amadeus Cruises' ships are connected to the local energy grid in ports and supplied with power via Powerlock. The latest engines and software are used to keep fuel consumption as low as possible in order to run as efficiently as possible.

The state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, and elegant premium vessel Amadeus Aurea promises ultimate relaxation and spacious luxury. It is equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, a high-performance battery, and an efficient heat recovery system, resulting in cleaner and more environmentally friendly energy consumption. 

As part of the Amadeus Smile Project, the cruise line is committed to projects that revitalize fragile river ecosystems and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.

The Amadeus Aurea can accommodate up to 158 passengers in 67 cabins and 12 suites. The suites, which are approx. 26.4 square meters in size and equipped with a walk-in balcony and a minibar, are located on the Mozart deck. The cabins with a lowerable panorama front are approx. 17.5 square meters in size and the cabins with a viewing window that cannot be opened are approx. 16 square meters in size. In each of the tastefully and high-quality furnished cabins you will find a separable double bed, shower/WC, flat-screen TV, individually adjustable air conditioning, hairdryer, spacious wardrobe, telephone and safe.

You can expect a mixture of modern yet timeless elegance and relaxed informality. The crew hand-picked by Amadeus River Cruises will take care of your wishes in a professional, courteous and cordial manner. While daytime is casual, elegant attire is recommended for dinner or special occasions.

High-quality catering with perfect service is a main focus of this shipping company. It always promises fresh, regional and seasonal ingredients for the varied and refined dishes. The same applies to the drinks, which include high-quality wines. 

On board, you’ll enjoy gourmet full board, which includes the following:

• Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner, and gala dinner
• Early bird breakfast in the Panorama Bar
• Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
• Continental breakfast for late risers
• Light lunch buffet in the Panorama Bar
• Multi-course lunch and dinner with a choice of menus (including regional specialties and fresh ingredients from the regions visited)
• Soft drinks, draft beer, and red and white wines from Europe’s finest wine regions are included free of charge with lunch and dinner in the Panorama Restaurant
• Afternoon tea and individually prepared midnight snacks
• Tea and coffee station available 24/7 in the Amadeus Club

You can enjoy drinks and cocktails (not included) at the Panorama Bar and Lounge and the Amadeus Club. Austrian coffee classics (also not included) are served at Café Vienna on the Mozart Deck.

During the day, you can discover new cities on excursions or relax on the sun deck in the heated swimming pool. The traditional game of shuffleboard and chess are offered on the outside deck when traveling on the Amadeus Aurea.

At the bow of the ship is the open-air lounge “River Terrace”, which offers a wonderful view of the passing landscape even in wind and weather thanks to its special glazing concept. On the same deck, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the tradition of Viennese coffee houses and enjoy Austrian specialties at Café Vienna.

In the spa area, you can enjoy a massage or be pampered by the on-board hairdresser. If you don't want to miss out on your usual sports program on vacation, you can complete a training session in the fitness room around the clock with a view of the river.

Amadeus Cruises are generally suitable for children ages 8 and up. However, there is no childcare or entertainment program on board, as the cruises are geared more toward adults. Some ships offer connecting cabins, but these are not available on the Amadeus Aurea.

On Amadeus cruises, you can book shore excursions for each port in advance or onboard, depending on your preferences. They are categorized by difficulty level, ranging from Level 1 (easy) to Level 5 (more challenging). You can also book excursion packages that allow you to participate in multiple excursions as a single package. On board, you’ll also have access to free rental bikes that you can use.

The Amadeus Aurea is a ship for discerning connoisseurs who want to combine the comfort and luxury of an excellent hotel with the amazing feeling of always waking up in a new place.