River Cruises

Amadeus: A feast for the palate with the best view

It smells of melon with Parma ham, of spaghetti with freshly sliced truffles, of fillet tips garnished with exquisite side dishes. And next to it stands a glass of red wine, while the vineyards of the Moselle glide past the windows: a snapshot from the panorama restaurant of the AMADEUS fleet. Food should be fun, a real pleasure – and it always tastes particularly good when you can rely on the quality.

The chefs de cuisine will spoil you again and again with new delicacies, with a love of detail. The creative inspiration comes directly from the areas visited, because the chefs use regional and seasonal products that take you on a culinary voyage of discovery. You always have the choice between classic favourite dishes, vegetarian alternatives and deliciously light gourmet variations. The restaurant chef will recommend you a selection of suitable wines from the best wine regions in Europe.

Enjoy driving through the lifelines of the mainland in a luxurious ambience. Meter by meter the landscape changes, every view towards the shore shows something new. It is the constant panorama change that makes a river cruise so attractive – and particularly unique on the AMADEUS STAR: since the beginning of 2019, the new building has enriched the AMADEUS fleet, which comprises a total of 15 ships. The AMADEUS STAR offers a total of 70 spacious de luxe cabins (18m²) and 12 suites (26m²). The cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks are equipped with specially developed, lowerable panorama window fronts that cover the entire cabin width.

On board all AMADEUS ships you will find all the amenities you would expect from a floating 5-star hotel: the spacious sun deck with deck chairs and the Lido Bar, the classically elegant Panorama Bar with an almost 360° view of the river landscapes, the viewing deck on the “River Terrace”, the stylish Panorama Restaurant and the cosy AMADEUS Club. The well-equipped fitness room as well as a massage and hairdressing area complete the offer.

If you have never heard the name AMADEUS: The Munich tour operator markets the premium ships of the Austrian shipping company Lüftner Cruises on the German market. The family business, which has been operating for more than 30 years, is one of the most renowned providers of cruises on European rivers.
The floating 5-star hotels offer exclusive river cruises on Europe’s most important and beautiful waterways: on Dutch and Belgian rivers, on the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhône and Danube. The portfolio ranges from the classic Danube Rhapsody, tulip cruises in Holland and Black Sea cruises to interesting combination cruises.

As an innovative traditional shipping company, Lüftner Cruises takes ecological principles seriously in order to navigate the beautiful river landscapes in a particularly gentle way. State-of-the-art technology and experienced crew members ensure maximum safety on every ship.

We are happy to plan a unique trip on fascinating waterways together with you. In addition to Amadeus, we also like to work with other internationally renowned shipping companies in the river cruise segment, including Aqua Expedition, AROSA, CroisiEurope, Oberoi and Steigenberger. Think of Mississippi paddle steamers, Mekong ships, Nile cruises or a safari with the Zambezi Queen – there are no limits to your imagination with regard to extraordinary river cruise ideas.

If you would like to discover Europe’s rivers and lakes even more individually on your own houseboat, we can also arrange a suitable boat for you, e.g. a unique RevHouse or a classic houseboat from Le Boat.