AmaKristina

The 2016-built AmaKristina ship cruises on the Rhine River, departing from the homeports of Amsterdam and Basel.

The 158-passenger riverboat AmaKristina belongs to the modified Concerto-class series. Her sisterships are AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), AmaStella (2016), and AmaViola (2016).

Cabins

AmaKristina has a total of 79 cabins (including 4 Suites, 45 Twin Balcony, 18 French Balcony, and 12 with non-opening windows), available in 8 categories.

The vessel features AmaWaterways’ advanced design and signature Twin Balconies in most staterooms, with standard accommodations measuring 235 sq. feet. The four Suites are 350 sq. feet each.

Cabin Types/Categories (number and location), listed high to low:

• Suites - SU (x4, Deck 3)
• Twin Balcony Staterooms - AA (x8, Deck 3), AB (x10, Deck 2), BA (x12, Deck 3), BB (x15, Deck 2)
• Balcony Staterooms - C (x18, Decks 2-3)
• RiverView Staterooms - D (x8), E (x4, Deck 1)

Shipboard Facilities

The ship’s dining venues include the Main Dining Room, Chef’s Table (featuring a tasting menu), a private Wine Bar, and alfresco dining on the Sun Deck. Guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and complimentary wines at multiple onboard venues.

Additional amenities include an Observation Lounge with an open-air Teak Front Deck, Main Lounge & Bar, Kristina Atrium (lobby), Fireside Library, Gift Shop, Fitness Center & Sauna, and a top deck with a pool/jacuzzi, sun loungers, shaded relaxation area, swim-up bar, giant chess board, putting green, and walking track. The vessel also has a passenger elevator (lift).

All AmaWaterways ships offer complimentary bicycles (stored on the sundeck) for guided shore excursions and tours in each port along their cruise itineraries.

AmaKristina cruise fares are inclusive of Wi-Fi Internet, guided shore excursions (including bicycle tours), ground transfers, live evening entertainment (featuring local performers), daily enrichment lectures, culinary and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea stations, and daily replenished bottled water.

Fares are based on double occupancy and are indicative only. Final prices may vary depending on booking date, promotional offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare on major airlines without charging Flight Deviation fees for AmaKristina cruises.

The following YouTube video shows the ship’s construction at the Vahali shipyard in Serbia.

River Cruise Itineraries

AmaKristina cruises the Rhine River along the route between Amsterdam and Basel. The following are the themed itineraries offered by AmaWaterways:

• "ENCHANTING RHINE" – A 12-day itinerary (7-day cruise) from Amsterdam to Basel, including a 2-night hotel stay in Lucerne, with the package included in the cruise fare.
• "CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE" – A 12-day holiday-themed cruise (8-day cruise) between Amsterdam and Basel, visiting France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and also including a 2-night Lucerne hotel stay. Other themed voyages include wine-themed cruises featuring renowned wine experts as guest lecturers.

AmaWaterways’ 20th riverboat, AmaKristina, was officially christened on May 10, 2017, in Lahnstein. The vessel’s godmother is Kristin Karst (AmaWaterways' Co-Owner and Executive VP). The naming ceremony was part of the company's 15th-anniversary celebrations.

APT AmaKristina is one of the company's newest river cruise ships from the modified Concerto-class, with sisterships AmaLea (2018), AmaLucia (2021), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), AmaStella (2016), and AmaViola (2016). This modern APT riverboat design features the "Twin Balcony" stateroom concept, combining a traditional French balcony with a second, step-out covered verandah for year-round comfort. Each vessel is powered by two Caterpillar marine diesel engines (model "C32 DITA ACERT" V-12), with a total output of 1900 kW / 2550 HP.

The vessel's construction (hull and superstructure, ENI number 07002053) was carried out at the Vahali Shipyard in Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). Founded in 1923, the Dutch shipbuilding company Scheepswerf En Machinefabriek Vahali BV operates yards in Serbia (Belgrade and Zasavica) and the Netherlands (Gendt). The Zasavica yard was officially opened in 2013. After construction in Serbia, AmaKristina was towed to Holland for final outfitting at Scheepswerf Vahali in Gendt.

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