About Amadeus Waterways

Amadeus Waterways is pleased to introduce you to the brand-new ms Amadante (2008), ms Amacello (2008), ms Amalegro (2007) and the ms Amadagio (2006), four of the most elegant ships cruising the legendary waterways of Europe. Enjoy exquisitely decorated staterooms equipped with flat-screen TV, internet access, and French balconies on the top two decks. Each ship also features an elevator for your convenience, a sun deck with walking track, a whirlpool and bicycles for you to explore town on your own.

Due to the success and high demand of our programs, Amadeus Waterways will continue to offer the fascinating Russian Waterways cruise on board the ms Tolstoy, and spectacular Nile River Cruise on board ms Tamr Henna, combined with land programs in Cairo and Alexandria. Additionally, to meet the growing demand for new destinations among returning passengers, Amadeus Waterways has designed a magnificent 13-night Provence & Spain program on board the elegant ms Swiss Pearl.

We encourage you to see Europe, Russia and Egypt’s most treasured landmarks from the comfort and tranquility of your floating hotels. We guarantee you the vacation of a lifetime.

Why is Amadeus Waterways the Best Choice for River Cruising?

Europe

• Europe's newest and most modern river cruise ships
• Deluxe cruise accommodation in 160 – 170 sq.ft. outside cabins with
  hotel-style beds that can be set up as 2 twin beds or one large double bed
• Junior Suites with 236 - 255 sq.ft. on the upper deck available for your most sophisticated guests
• Guaranteed share program for single travelers (Cat. B only)
• Restaurant: Superb dining with all meals included in the elegant restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating without fixed seating arrangements. "Hot station" at buffet breakfast, Gourmet cuisine with selected European specialties
• Welcome Reception and Farewell Gala Dinner
• Quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions included with every dinner during cruise
• Grand Panorama Lounge with bar
• Club Lounge with bar for up to 35-50 Passengers - ideal for special groups events/meetings
• Daily entertainment on board and/or on shore, plus nightly piano music and dancing on board
• Special highlights including folklore performances, lectures, theme dinners, local activities
• Wellness Center (ms Amadagio) and massages
• Sun Deck: Whirlpool (ms Amadagio), Lido bar/Sky bar, Lounge chairs
• All English language on board, Excellent and professional trained staff
• Non-Smoking Environment (smoking only on Sun Deck)
• Services of our professional Cruise Director throughout your cruise
• On board amenities including a Fitness equipment, Beauty and Hair salon, Souvenir shop, Giant Chess game, Bicycles & Shuffle board (ms Amadagio)

Russia

• Most luxurious and comfortable cruise ship ever built for Russian rivers; completely refurbished
• Deluxe cruise accommodation in 110 sq.ft. (20% larger than other ships) outside cabins; triple cabins also available based on availability (Cat. D only)
• Deluxe cabins are 220 sq. ft. with sitting area and two beds that can be put together; spacious suites are 330 sq. ft. and have a dayroom, refrigerator and separate bedroom
• Bathrooms feature a separate shower area, which is unique for Russian ships
• Restaurant: Superb dining with all meals included in the elegant restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating without fixed seating arrangements.
• Quality wines or juice included with every dinner; complimentary bottled water in every cabin
• Welcome Reception and Farewell Gala Dinner
• Charming Katrina Restaurant lined with panoramic windows; beautiful Kostroma Lounge/bar and Neva Bar
• Spacious Sun Deck and smaller Patio Deck—idea for cocktail receptions
• Daily entertainment on board and/or on shore, plus nightly piano music and dancing onboard
• Special highlights including folklore performances, lectures, theme dinners and local activities
• Onboard amenities including indoor swimming pool and sauna, Pushkin library, Tchaikovsky Hall, beauty salon and souvenir shop
• Non-Smoking Environment (smoking only on Sun Deck)

Egypt

• 5-star deluxe Nile cruise
• Deluxe cruise accommodations 190 sq.ft. outside cabins with hotel-style beds that can be set up as 2 twin beds or one large double bed
• Cabin amenities including satellite TV, in-house video channels, mini-bar with safety deposit box
• Internet access, international telephone & fax
• Restaurant: Superb dining with all meals included in the elegant restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating with fixed seating arrangements
• Luxurious lounge and bar
• Sun Deck with swimming pool & pool bar
• Daily entertainment onboard including Nubian Show, Galabia Party and Belly Dance
• Onboard amenities including Health Club with sauna, Jacuzzi and massage; library, board games and table tennis; complete laundry facilities and internet access

Amadeus Waterways Onboard Amenities

ms Amalegro, ms Amadante, ms Amacello, ms Amadagio

The ms Amadante, ms Amalegro, ms Amadagio and the ms Amacello offer well-designed public areas for your full cruise enjoyment. Enter the contemporary Lobby with its captivating artwork, then relax in the modern lounges and bars with comfortable furnishings. Walk through pleasant hallways and generous open stairways and enjoy a well lit surrounding.

The newest features on board these 2 ships are:

• Bicycles: Each ship has 25 bicycles on board which can be used by passengers free of charge to visit the small towns. Today, most regions offer well-maintained bicycle paths along the river.
• Infotainment System: Every stateroom is equipped with monitor and keyboard with Internet access, English speaking TV stations, a large movie selection and numerous music programs. Our satellite telephone system allows you to call home for only 1 Euro per minute.
• The generous wellness area located in the Aft area of the Violin Deck includes a glassed-in fitness room, massage, beauty salon and the Adagio Lounge with bar, modern wicker furniture and French doors to enjoy the fresh river air.
• Elevator: Both ships have an elevator, which only very few river cruise ships are featuring. The elevator reaches 4 different levels: The Restaurant level (1), the Staterooms on the Cello Deck (2), the Lobby and Panorama Lounge (3) and the Staterooms on the Violin Deck (4).
• Staterooms: Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel, with white-on-white plush bedding, a cozy sitting area, Infotainment System, hair dryer, safe, fluffy bathrobes, individually controlled air-conditioning and ample closet space. All 71 staterooms and the 4 Jr. Suites are outside; over 82% feature large French balconies, which are a true delight when relaxing in your stateroom.
• Junior Suites: Although rarely found on European river cruise ships, Junior Suites aboard the ms Amalegro and ms Amadagio are extra spacious - 255 square feet. They feature a comfortable sitting area with a sofa and two chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows with French balcony and a luxurious, extra spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower. The suites sell quickly, so early reservations are recommended.

ms Tolstoy

• Standard cabins are 110 square feet - 20% larger than other ships - with large picture windows that open, ample closet space and a makeup table.
• Deluxe cabins are 220 square feet with 2 picture windows, a sitting area and two twin beds which can be put together.
• Spacious suites measure 330 square feet and have 3 picture windows, a dayroom with a TV, a refrigerator, and a separate bedroom.
• Bathrooms feature a separate shower area, which is unique for Russian ships.
• Enjoy your evenings in the beautiful Kostroma Lounge or have a drink in the Kostroma Bar.
• Relax in the Pushkin library or listen to a concert or a lecture in Tchaikovsky Hall.
• The spacious Sun Deck and the smaller Patio Deck are ideal for cocktail receptions.
• An indoor swimming pool with a sliding sun roof is a unique feature for Russian ships.
• The charming Katrina Restaurant is lined with panoramic windows.
• Other amenities include the Neva Bar next to the swimming pool, a sauna, beauty salon and souvenir shop.

ms Tamr Henna

• Standard cabins are a spacious 190 square feet with a French door, balcony and ample closet space. 
• The Junior Suite located on the Main Deck is 378 square feet with a French door, balcony, sitting area and a spacious wardrobe closet.
• The very Spacious Royal Suites located on the Upper Deck measure 421 square feet, and also have a French door, balcony, sitting area and a large wardrobe closet with ample luggage space.
• Bathrooms in all cabins feature a bathtub.
• THE HEALTH CLUB onboard is located in the Aft of the Upper Deck and includes a Sauna, Jacuzzi & Massage area. In the Main Deck you will find a Luxurious Bar/Lounge that serves both, soft and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.

Swiss Pearl

• Restaurant, Panoramic Lounge with a dance floor and bar.
• Onboard boutique located in the entrance hall.
• Library with an extensive selection of books for you to enjoy during your leisure time onboard ship.
• Wellness Area with Fitness room, indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium.
• Whirlpool on the sun deck.
• Staterooms: Your spacious stateroom is equipped with a TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning—all the amenities of a luxury hotel. In addition, all outside staterooms offer a panoramic window.
• Junior Suites: A rare find on European river cruise ships, the Swiss Pearl’s Junior Suites are extra-spacious and feature a comfortable sitting area, and a sizable bathroom with both a bathtub and shower. All outside staterooms offer a panoramic window

Amadeus Waterways Dining

ms Amalegro, ms Amadante, ms Amacello, ms Amadagio
Our culinary staff on board the ms Amadante, ms Amalegro, ms Amadagio and the ms Amacello offers sophisticated menus comprised of wonderful soups, the freshest produce and high quality choice cut meats and seafood. Enter the Restaurant and your Maitre d' welcomes you with a bright smile.

Start your day with a lavish gourmet breakfast. Choose from a rich assortment of breads, croissant and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt and cereals or smoked salmon. Taste the delicious cheeses, cold cuts and local sausages, completed with our daily regional specials.

Return from your shore excursion and our team of chefs will always try to surprise you with a delicious lunch. Start with mouth-watering hot or cold appetizers, taste the homemade soups and choose from a selection of great entrees. Finish off with a delectable dessert while enjoying spectacular river views.

In the evening, be our honored guest for an elegant dinner or a traditional theme night with a feast of regional specialties. Enjoy delicious cuisine and complimentary free-flowing wines from the local vintners. Our kitchen crew knows how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience.

ms Tolstoy
Our culinary staff on board the ms Tolstoy offers sophisticated menus comprised of wonderful soups, the freshest produce and high quality choice cut meats and seafood. Enter the Restaurant and your Maitre d' welcomes you with a bright smile.

Start your day with a lavish gourmet breakfast. Choose from a rich assortment of breads, croissant and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt and cereals or smoked salmon. Taste the delicious cheeses, cold cuts and local sausages, completed with our daily regional specials.

Return from your shore excursion and our team of chefs will always try to surprise you with a delicious lunch. Start with mouth-watering hot or cold appetizers, taste the homemade soups and choose from a selection of great entrees. Finish off with a delectable dessert while enjoying spectacular river views.

In the evening, be our honored guest for an elegant dinner or a traditional theme night with a feast of regional specialties. Enjoy delicious cuisine and complimentary free-flowing wines from the local vintners. Our kitchen crew knows how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience.

ms Tamr Henna
The restaurant serves Local Egyptian and International Gourmet cuisine, assuring a first class dining experience along with a spectacular Nile view. The Bar/Lounge serves cocktails, soft and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.

Breakfast is served buffet-style in the dining room, which normally opens at 7:00am. You’ll have the choice of a rich assortment of breads, croissant and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt and cereals, along with other breakfast favorites.

Return from your shore excursion and enjoy a delightful lunch, served buffet-style or sit down, depending on the time of arrival back on board the ship. Start with a nice variety of appetizers, taste some of the local dishes or choose from the other great entrée options. Finish off with a delectable dessert while enjoying the spectacular Nile river view.

In the evening, you’ll be treated to a wonderful dinner. Enjoy the delicious cuisine and wine selection onboard your luxury ship. Our kitchen staff will make sure your dining experience is truly memorable.

ms Swiss Pearl
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast buffet including a rich assortment of breads and pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, and regional specialties. After your morning excursion, return to the ship for a delicious lunch of mouth-watering hot or cold appetizers, homemade soups, gourmet entrees, and delectable desserts. Your dinner will be comprised of a similar selection including regional specialties. All lunches and dinners on board will include unlimited wines from France’s great wine regions. Enjoy river views with each meal.

Amadeus Waterways Destinations

Europe
Experienced travelers agree that a European river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore Europe's castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages. And with Amadeus Waterways, your opportunities to discover the very best these destinations have to offer are endless.

Travel along the famous rivers of Europe with a Rhine and Danube river cruise and discover fascinating history and authentic experiences with comprehensive sightseeing plus your own exploration. It's a simple way to travel and you're in the middle of the action, not seeing it from afar. Plus there's plenty of time to unwind. Think of this as your own personal journey of discovery through Europe.

Russia
Enjoy a spectacular voyage through the heart of Russia along its colorful and historic waterways. Explore bustling and excitement-packed Moscow, then cruise north and visit the enchanting Golden Ring cities of Uglich, Kostroma and Yaroslavl. Continue along the Volga-Baltic Waterways and through Europe’s two largest lakes, Onega and Ladoga to St. Petersburg, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, spread over 101 islands and 66 canals.

Egypt
Discover the numerous historical sights in and around ancient Cairo, including the Pyramids,the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and much more. Fly to Luxor to visit the spectacular Valley of the Kings, ancient Thebes, magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temple. Your deluxe four-night Nile River cruise will take you to Edfu to explore the Temple of Falcon God Horus. Stop in Kom Ombo and marvel at Crocodile God Sobek’s Temple. In Aswan, enjoy a Felucca sailboat ride, visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. Why not visit Abu Simbel before your trip to Mediterranean Alexandria.