Decorated in a palette of gold and orange that reflects Europe’s brilliant autumn foliage, the AmaCello is a floating delight. The glorious Sun Deck offers a soothing whirlpool, giant chess set and recliners from which to drink up the extraordinary scenery. Inside, enticing aromas waft from the beautiful Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, each previewing a masterfully plated dish created by an expert chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. And after just one bite, you will understand why the AmaCello, like all European ships, was inducted into the internationally renowned culinary society known as La Chaine des Rotisseurs. Keeping with the French theme, most staterooms feature a French balcony as well as amenities that include Entertainment On Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. A fitness room, sauna and massage room are also available for your enjoyment onboard this incredible river ship.
Year Built
2008Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2008Country of Registry
SwitzerlandTonnage (GRT)
2,650PAX (basis 2)
144Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
144Passenger Decks
3Number of Crew
45Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
4Balcony
0Oceanview
11Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
58Interior
0Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Suite
Size: 255 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 255 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
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Single Balcony Stateroom
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 140 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 140 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category D
Category E
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Sun Deck
Violin Deck
Cello Deck
Piano Deck
4.8
Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
SUBMIT A REVIEWNOVEMBER
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EverythingCONS
The trip was in October and it was cool and cloudy and drizzle to rainRECOMMENDED
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Quality of the Ships Amenities. Friendliness and Professionalism of Ama Staff. Quality of Food and Drinks. Promptness of all activities.CONS
None...RECOMMENDED
YesThis was our second cruise with Ama Waterways in Europe. After a wonderful first experience, we were pleasantly treated to an equally excellent experience on the AmaCello. The ship was comfortable, quiet, clean, and in excellent condition in all areas. The staff was professional and first class in all of their services and interactions. We would recommend Ama to anyone interested in a wonderful travel experience.
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Fabulous service and fine dining. Stateroom with French Balcony was exceptional. The onboard laundry service was very handy, tooCONS
Assigned seating with the same couple for 3 meals/day for the duration of the cruise.RECOMMENDED
YesEven with about half capacity, the AmaWaterways Ama Cello did not disappoint. With an expert crew, our every little need was taken care of. The land excursions and tours were superb. Transfers from the airport were superb. Ama Waterways does everything right!
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MARCH
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Staff, ship, excursionsCONS
Fitness centerRECOMMENDED
YesFitness center was used as a shortcut by crew and staff.
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The staff was amazing and we got to see areas of France that would be challenging to get to using any other method of travel.CONS
The food was very good, but got a little boring after a while. The pillows on the beds were very uncomfortable and no alternatives were available.RECOMMENDED
YesThis ship is looking a little dated and could use some upgrades to the lounge furniture. However, this was the best crew I've ever had the privilege of sailing with...the customer service was top notch!
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SEPTEMBER
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Staff and food was exceptional.CONS
Did not take my Debit card.RECOMMENDED
No<div>First time on a River Cruise and it was great. The stops and excursions off ship with local guides were wonderful. The Entertainment on board was outstanding.</div>
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Great Crew, Outstanding Cruise Manager, Wonderful FoodCONS
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YesIt was great...would definitely do it again!
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Service, Organization of the tours, Boat staffCONS
No reception at the airport, Food was mediocreRECOMMENDED
YesI will never fly thru Heathrow again. No one met us at Amsterdam airport. Service desk at the airport was virtually impossible to find.
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-The additional days in Zurich and Lucerne - The variety of the excursions in each port - Beautiful scenery along the Rhine river - Quality of service from the crewCONS
NoneRECOMMENDED
YesThis was our first river cruise and we were very pleased with all aspects of it. The food and the service on the ship were outstanding. The hotels in Zurich and Lucerne were very nice and located in very convenient places. The time in the ports was usually plenty to go on the excursions and then still have plenty left over for shopping or eating at the local restaurants.
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JULY
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Excellent crew, quality cruise director, great food, organized, on-time, loved the bikes!CONS
None for us.RECOMMENDED
YesMy wife and I (both in mid-fifties) thoroughly enjoy our cruise. It was our first river cruise. Smaller ship (compared to ocean cruises) created a much more "group" feel to the experience, yet still easy to have your own space when desired. Food was plentiful, convenient, diverse, and tasty. Very nice that wine and beer were included with lunch and dinner. We enjoyed using the ship's bicycles at a number of the cruise stops; they were quality bikes in good shape. The local excursions provided through AMA were all enjoyable, with quality guides. A favorite was "Ollie" who led a walking tour of Amsterdam that included a visit to a beer house, complete with beer, bread, and potato pancakes. While the Rhine has the look of a "grand canal" for a major portion of the cruise, it is still very entertaining to spend time on the upper deck and watch the world go by. The Rhine Gorge portion of the cruise, with 20+ castles to view, was spectacular! We will definitely consider using AMA for another cruise, maybe the Danube?!
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Excellent cruise. Great ship and crew.CONS
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YesWe had a great time on the AmaCello. The crew was fantastic.
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