AmaFiora

AmaFiora at a glance

AmaFiora entered service in 2025, making her one of the freshest river ships afloat. She carries up to 152 guests looked after by 51 crew across 76 cabins, and stretches 135 metres from bow to stern. That ratio of crew to guests — roughly one to three — gives the ship an attentive, unhurried character that suits the rivers she sails. She operates under AmaWaterways, whose itineraries reach deep into continental Europe.

• Crew: 51
• Cabins: 76
• Primary rivers: Rhine, Ijssel, Danube

Sailings depart from Amsterdam, Basel and Budapest, covering itineraries of up to 14 nights through Western Europe and beyond.

Dining on AmaFiora

AmaFiora offers two distinct dining venues, both included in your cruise fare and open to all guests.

The Main Restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship — an elegant, open-seating space where regional cuisine is served alongside river views. Open seating means you dine when it suits you and with whom you choose, lending the meals a relaxed, sociable feel.

For something more theatrical, The Chef's Table offers an intimate multi-course tasting menu prepared in front of you by a dedicated chef. It is the kind of experience that would carry a supplement on many ships; here it is included without any extra charge, and the personalised attention makes it genuinely special.

Beyond the restaurants, a Specialty Coffee & Tea Station operates on a self-service basis throughout the day — complimentary coffees and teas, ready whenever you want them.

On-board facilities

AmaFiora packs a thoughtful range of spaces into her 135-metre hull, and the vast majority are included in your fare.

The Main Lounge is the social hub: a fully stocked bar, informative port talks from the ship's guides, and live entertainment in the evenings. It is where guests tend to gather before dinner and wind down after excursions. Drinks are charged separately unless covered by a beverage package.

Up on the Sun Deck you get unobstructed views in every direction — ideal for watching the riverbanks slide by, relaxing in the open air, or taking the occasional alfresco meal. The Heated Sun-Deck Pool sits here too, with an integrated swim-up bar so you need not leave the water to order a drink. A Walking Track wraps around the same deck for anyone wanting to keep their daily steps up between ports.

Below deck, the Fitness Center is equipped with modern cardio and strength-training machines at no charge; specialist fitness classes carry a separate fee. The Massage & Hair Salon offers treatments and hairdressing — access is free, individual treatments are priced separately. A Library provides a quiet refuge with books and games, and a Gift Shop stocks souvenirs and essentials.

One facility that sets AmaFiora apart from larger ocean ships: a Complimentary Bicycle Fleet. Guests can borrow a bike at no charge and explore ports independently, without joining a guided tour — a genuinely useful way to see more of the Rhine towns, Dutch waterways and Danube cities on the itinerary.

Cabins on AmaFiora

AmaFiora carries three distinct cabin grades, each sleeping two guests. Full layouts and deck-by-deck plans are on the AmaFiora cabins and deck plans page.

Suite SS (32.5 m², balcony) is the most spacious option on board — more than 11 m² larger than any balcony cabin, giving the suite a living-room feel that is rare on a river vessel of this length.

Balcony Cabin AA (21.8 m², categorised as suite grade) is one of the roomier balcony options, with roughly 2 m² more floor space than mid-tier grades. The private balcony brings the river into the room without having to step outside.

Outside Cabin D (14.9 m²) sits on the Piano Deck, the lowest passenger deck. That position — closer to the waterline — means less motion and less noise from the decks above, making it the quietest and most stable option on the ship. It suits travellers who prioritise a steady night's sleep over a balcony view.

Where AmaFiora sails

The current programme covers four river regions, with the Rhine carrying the most departures. Sailings on the Rhine through Europe account for the majority of the schedule, joined by the Ijssel, the Danube, and Western European itineraries that connect several waterways. Departures run from late September 2026, with itineraries of up to 14 nights.

All three departure ports — Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Basel in Switzerland, and Budapest in Hungary — require a flight from Australia. That makes AmaFiora a natural fit for a longer trip, and it is exactly what CruiseAway's DreamAway Packages are built for: flights, pre- or post-cruise hotels, transfers, and the river cruise itself, arranged as one holiday on one booking. Our European cruise deals page lists current offers if you want to browse fares side by side before calling.

Booking AmaFiora with CruiseAway

All 21 AmaFiora sailings currently on sale are discounted, starting from A$3,893pp*. CruiseAway's Best Price Guarantee backs every booking site-wide, and our cruise experts — specialists in these ships and fares — can talk you through the differences between cabin grades, beverage packages and itinerary lengths before you commit. Because every departure involves international travel, we can build the whole trip as a single DreamAway Package, covering cabin grade, fare inclusions, flights, hotels and transfers in one place.

Common questions about AmaFiora

When did AmaFiora enter service?

AmaFiora was built in 2025, making her one of the most recently launched ships in the AmaWaterways fleet. She combines a brand-new hull with the established AmaWaterways approach to river cruising.

Which cabin grade is best value for space on AmaFiora?

It depends on your priorities. The Suite SS at 32.5 m² offers the most living space on board by a significant margin. If a balcony matters but budget is a consideration, the Balcony Cabin AA at 21.8 m² gives more floor space than mid-tier grades. The Outside Cabin D on the Piano Deck is the most compact at 14.9 m², but its position is the quietest and most stable on the ship — worth considering for light sleepers.

Do I need to book excursions separately?

The complimentary bicycle fleet lets you explore ports independently at no charge. For organised shore excursions, inclusions vary by fare and itinerary — our cruise experts can confirm exactly what is covered before you book.

Can I depart from Australia and have everything arranged together?

Yes. Because all AmaFiora departures leave from Amsterdam, Basel or Budapest, every Australian guest needs to fly. CruiseAway's DreamAway Packages cover flights, hotels either side of the cruise and transfers, combined with the river cruise itself as a single booking — so there is one point of contact for the whole trip.

Are there other AmaWaterways ships I can compare AmaFiora with?

CruiseAway also features several other ships in the AmaWaterways fleet: AmaBella, AmaCello, AmaVida, AmaReina and AmaVerde. Each sails its own programme of itineraries, and our cruise experts can help you compare dates, routes and cabin grades across the fleet.