Danube 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. 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 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 Amadeus Aurea is equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, a powerful battery and a system for efficient heat recovery, resulting in cleaner and more environmentally friendly energy consumption.

• 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 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. The main restaurant is located on the Strauss Deck. If you are not on a shore excursion, you should also try the specialties of Café Vienna in the afternoon.

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.

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.