AmaCerto

The 2012-built AmaCerto cruises on the Danube and Rhine rivers, as well as to the Black Sea, with departures from Budapest, Amsterdam, Prague, Vilshofen (Passau), and Rousse.

Notable design features include an extraordinary glass elevator and the exclusive Twin Balconies.

Cabins

Beautifully decorated accommodations range up to 300 sq. ft. AmaCerto has a total of 85 cabins (including 5 Suites, 51 Twin Balcony, 10 French Balcony, and 19 with non-opening windows) across 9 categories.

Cabin Types/Categories (number, location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites - STE (x3, deck 3), 350 ft² / 33 m²
• Twin Balcony Staterooms - AA (x11, deck 3), AB (x10, deck 2), BA (x10, deck 3), BB (x15, deck 2) – sizes: 210 ft² / 19 m² and 235 ft² / 22 m²
• French Balcony Staterooms - C (x16, decks 2 & 3)
• RiverView Staterooms - D (x13, deck 1), E (x4, deck 1)
• All Twin Balcony staterooms are 210–235 sq. ft., while French Balcony staterooms are 170 sq. ft.

Shipboard Facilities

Dining venues include Verde (main dining room), Bella Cucina (Italian), Chef’s Table (tasting menu), Wine Bar (private), and the Sun Deck (alfresco). AmaCerto offers a variety of culinary experiences, including Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gourmet creations in the main dining room. The Sun Deck also serves lunch outdoors on select days. Guests can unwind in the heated Sun Deck pool with a swim-up bar.

Other onboard amenities include the Observation Lounge with Teak Front Deck, Main Lounge & Bar, Certo Atrium (lobby), Fireside Library, Gift Shop, Hair and Beauty Salon, Fitness Room & Sauna, and a top deck with a pool/jacuzzi, sundeck loungers, shaded relaxation area, giant chess set, putting green, walking track, and one passenger elevator.

AmaCerto cruise fares include complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, guided tours and excursions (including biking), ground transfers, live evening entertainment by local performers, daily enrichment lectures, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea stations, and daily replenished bottled water.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and may vary depending on promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare on major airlines without charging Flight Deviation fees.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below are AmaCerto’s river cruise itineraries by theme:

• "TULIP TIME" – 7-day Belgium and Holland cruise from Amsterdam (round-trip), includes 7 complimentary and 3 optional land tours.
• "MELODIES OF THE DANUBE" and "BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY" – 12-day Danube cruises from Budapest to Prague (disembark in Vilshofen), with 2-night Prague hotel stay; includes 10 complimentary and 7 optional land tours.
• "ROMANTIC DANUBE" – 12-day reverse itinerary from Budapest to Prague (disembark in Nuremberg), includes 2-night Budapest and 3-night Prague hotel stays, plus free time in Karlovy Vary during the Nuremberg-Prague transfer.
• "ENCHANTING RHINE" – 13-day Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich (disembark in Basel), and reverse; includes 8 complimentary and 4 optional land tours, plus 2-night Zurich and 2-night Lucerne hotel stays.
• "NORTH SEA TO BLACK SEA" – 27-day Black Sea cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul (disembark in Rousse), includes 25 complimentary and 7 optional land tours, plus 1-night Plovdiv and 3-night Istanbul hotel stays.
• "GRAND DANUBE" – 23-day cruise from Prague to Istanbul (or reverse), includes 23 complimentary and 6 optional land tours, plus 3-night Prague and 2-night Istanbul hotel stays.
• "BLACK SEA VOYAGE" – 23-day Black Sea cruise from Vienna to Istanbul (or reverse), includes 13 complimentary and 4 optional land tours, plus 2-night Vienna, 1-night Plovdiv, and 3-night Istanbul hotel stays.
• "MAGNIFICENT EUROPE" – 16-day Rhine-Main-Danube cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam (or reverse), includes 16 complimentary and 5 optional land tours.
• "TREASURES OF MAIN AND RHINE" (Christmas Markets theme) – 11-day cruise between Prague and Amsterdam (or reverse, embark/disembark in Nuremberg), includes 7 complimentary and 3 optional land tours, plus a 2-night Prague hotel stay.

The APT AmaCerto is the second vessel in AmaWaterways’ newest generation of Concerto-class river cruise ships, alongside her sisterships AmaBella, AmaPrima, AmaReina, AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaVerde, and AmaVenita. This class introduces the innovative "Twin Balcony" staterooms, which combine a traditional French balcony with a second, covered open-air veranda, allowing guests to enjoy views in all weather conditions. Each ship in this class is powered by two "Caterpillar" marine diesel engines (model "C32 DITA ACERT" V-12), delivering a combined output of 1900 kW / 2550 HP.

The AMA cruise ship AmaCerto was launched on May 16, 2012, and christened in Vilshofen, Germany, by Mrs. Christine Duffy—then-president of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) and CEO and president of Maritz Travel, one of the world’s largest providers of travel-related meeting, event, and management programs.

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