Amadeus River Cruises

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Europe's Rivers, the Austrian Way.

Austrian family-run river cruising, with drinks, tips and WiFi included.

Austrian family-run river cruising, with drinks, tips and WiFi included

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8 departures available

Amadeus voyages

Danube Rhapsody

Amadeus Star
Apr 2027May 2027Jun 2027Sep 2027
Passau · Emmersdorf · Dürnstein · Vienna · Budapest · Esztergom · Bratislava · Hainburg · Linz · Passau

From per person

R44,000

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About Amadeus River Cruises

Amadeus River Cruises is the ship brand of Lüftner Cruises, a family business in Innsbruck, Austria. Wolfgang and Martina Lüftner built their first ship, MS Amadeus, in 1997. Today the fleet sails the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhône, Saône and Seine, with most ships carrying about 140 to 168 guests.

Every cabin has an outside river view, from French-balcony or panorama-window cabins to suites with walk-out balconies. Fares include meals, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, onboard gratuities, WiFi and port fees. Shore excursions are sold separately, either one at a time or in discounted packages. Newer ships use hybrid engines to cut fuel use.

Amadeus River Cruises: key facts

Fleet
13 ships: Amadeus Mira, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Amara, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Cara, Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Star, Amadeus Queen, Amadeus Provence, Amadeus Silver II, Amadeus Brilliant, Amadeus Diamond
Voyages on this site
8 upcoming voyages
Where it sails
Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine, Moselle, Rhine & Main
Voyage length
6 to 7 nights
Fares from
R28,000 per person · 2 sharing · meals, drinks with lunch & dinner, gratuities, Wi-Fi & port fees included
Included in the fare
Full board · Wine, draught beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner · Coffee & tea around the clock · Wi-Fi · Bicycles to borrow · Port fees · Gratuities
Not included
Shore excursions (singly or in packages) · Transfers & flights · Travel insurance
Deposit
10% deposit; the balance is due 120 days before departure
Booking
Request to book: a Whitestar specialist confirms availability and the price in rand
Age rules
Children under 15 need prior approval from Amadeus. Guests aged 17 and under must share a cabin with an adult over 21.

Our Ships

The Fleet

Every ship we book for Amadeus, with guest numbers. Ask us about cabins, deck plans and the best ship for your voyage.

  • Amadeus River Cruises

    Amadeus Mira

    The newest ship, joining the fleet in 2027, with hybrid engines, solar panels and a heated pool. She sails the Rhine, Main and Danube.

    156guests
  • Amadeus River Cruises

    Amadeus Aurea

    Launched in 2026 with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, sailing the Rhine, Danube, Main and Moselle.

    158guests
  • Amadeus River Cruises

    Amadeus Amara

    Built in 2025 with a heated indoor pool and a low draft, sailing the Rhine and Danube.

    164guests
  • Amadeus River Cruises

    Amadeus Nova

    Built in 2024 with hybrid engines and heat recovery, sailing the Rhine and Danube.

    158guests
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    Amadeus Riva

    Built in 2023 and holder of a GOLD-level Green Award, sailing the Rhine and Danube.

    158guests
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    Amadeus Cara

    Built in 2022 and home to the 24-hour AMADEUS Club, sailing the Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle and the Dutch and Belgian waterways.

    162guests

Where Amadeus sails

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Plan a holiday with Amadeus

Our South African cruise specialists handle everything — flights, pre-cruise stays, visa guidance and shore excursions — so you can focus entirely on the voyage.

  • One specialist from enquiry to homecoming
  • Quotes in rand, with flights and hotels if you need them
  • Free advice, no obligation to book

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011 463 3293

Questions? Ask a specialist

No obligation. We reply within 4 business hours with answers and a quote in ZAR.