AmaLucia

The 2021-built AmaLucia ship cruises on the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle rivers, departing from homeports including Amsterdam, Basel (Zurich), Nuremberg, and Luxembourg City.

The 158-passenger AmaLucia is one of AmaWaterways' newest riverboats and the 25th vessel in the fleet, officially entering service in May 2021. Also introduced in 2021 (September) was AmaDahlia, a Nile River cruiser.

The vessel (ENI number 7002142) is Switzerland-flagged, registered in Basel, and has MMSI number 269057755.

AmaLucia’s sisterships from the modified Concerto-class series and their launch years include AmaFiora (2027), AmaKristina (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), AmaStella (2016), and AmaViola (2016).

Decks and Cabins

AmaLucia's 78 staterooms are across 10 categories, and include 4 Suites, 45 Twin Balcony, 18 French Balcony, and 11 Riverview (with non-opening high windows).

Most staterooms feature AmaWaterways' signature Twin Balcony design and measure 20-22 m2 (210-235 ft2). The four Suites are the largest accommodations, measuring 33 m2 (350 ft2).

Standard cabin amenities include a hotel-style Queen (double bed convertible to twin beds) luxury bedding sets, under-bed suitcase storage, ample closet space, bedside cabinets with drawers and reading lamps, two long-range portable audio devices (for use during land tours and excursions), individual climate control, a private bathroom (single-sink vanity, glass-door shower, hairdryer, premium bath amenities, bathrobes), digital safe (in the closet), direct-dial phone, TV, and daily-supplied complimentary bottled water.

Mini-bars are available in Twin Balcony staterooms only.

Free shipwide Wi-Fi is also included.

The boat has 4 decks, of which 3 have cabins.

Shipboard Facilities

Dining options include the Main Dining Room, Chef’s Table (tasting menu), Wine Bar (private), and Sun Deck (alfresco dining). Guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and free-flowing wines across all venues.

Public areas include the Observation Lounge (with teak front deck), Main Lounge & Bar, Lucia Atrium (lobby), Fireside Library, Gift Shop, Fitness Room & Sauna. The Sun Deck features a pool with swim-up bar, jacuzzi, sundeck loungers, shaded seating, giant chess, putting green, and walking track.

A glass elevator connects the Cello and Violin decks.

All AmaWaterways ships offer complimentary bicycles (stored on the sundeck) for guests to use during shore excursions and tours in each port along the itinerary.

AmaLucia fares are inclusive of Internet and Wi-Fi, all shore excursions (including guided bike tours), ground transfers, evening entertainment (local performers), enrichment lectures, wine and food tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, and bottled water (replenished daily).

River cruise pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to change based on promotions, group bookings, last-minute deals, and travel agency offers. AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare without Flight Deviation fees for AmaKristina cruise packages.

Itineraries

AmaLucia offers Rhine River cruises between Amsterdam, Basel, Luxembourg, and Nuremberg. The following are the themed itineraries based on 7-day cruises:

• "TULIP TIME" – Roundtrip from Amsterdam, visiting Hoorn, Ghent, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Schoonhoven; ends with an overnight in Amsterdam and a Canal Cruise.
• "VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE" – Amsterdam to Luxembourg, with optional 2-night Amsterdam hotel (pre-cruise) and 3-night Paris hotel (post-cruise).
• "ENCHANTING RHINE" – Amsterdam to Basel, with optional 2-night Lucerne and 2-night Zurich hotel stays (pre-cruise).
• "CAPTIVATING RHINE" – Amsterdam to Basel, with optional 2-night Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich hotel packages.
• "EUROPE'S RIVERS AND CASTLES" – Nuremberg to Luxembourg, with optional 3-night Prague (pre-cruise) and 3-night Paris (post-cruise) hotel stays.
• "TREASURES OF THE MAIN AND RHINE" – Nuremberg to Amsterdam, with optional 3-night Prague (pre-cruise).
• "MEDIEVAL TREASURES" – Basel to Nuremberg, with optional 3-night Prague (post-cruise) and 2-night Zurich/Lucerne (pre-cruise).
• "RHINE AND MOSELLE SPLENDORS" – Luxembourg to Basel, with optional 3-night Paris (pre-cruise) and 2-night Zurich/Lucerne (post-cruise).
• "RHINE AND MOSELLE DELIGHTS" – Basel to Amsterdam (10-day cruise tour), with optional 2-night Zurich or Lucerne hotel stay (pre-cruise).
• "RHINE AND MOSELLE FAIRYTALES" – Amsterdam to Basel (11-day cruise tour), with optional 2-night Amsterdam (pre-cruise) and 2-night Zurich and/or Lucerne (post-cruise).
• "CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE" – Holiday-themed cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, visiting Holland, France, Germany, and Switzerland, with optional 2-night stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne (pre-cruise), and Zurich (post-cruise).

The line’s wine-themed river cruises feature renowned wine experts as guest speakers onboard.

APT AmaLucia is one of the company's newest riverboats in the modified Concerto-class series. Her sisterships include AmaKristina (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), AmaStella (2016), and AmaViola (2016). This new-generation APT riverboat design features the innovative “Twin Balcony” stateroom concept, combining a traditional French balcony with a second covered step-out veranda for all-weather comfort. Each vessel in this class is powered by two Caterpillar marine diesel engines (model C32 DITA ACERT V-12), delivering a total output of 1900 kW / 2550 HP.

AmaLucia's inaugural cruise commenced on March 16, 2021, with a 7-day "Tulip Time" itinerary roundtrip from Amsterdam, Holland.

The vessel was officially christened on July 31, 2022, in Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany (Hesse). The naming ceremony was conducted by godparents Riley and Will Farmer, children of Colin Farmer (Senior Managing Director of Certares Management LLC—a private equity firm focused on travel investments). The event was also attended by AmaWaterways' founders, Rudi Schreiner (President) and Kristin Karst (Executive Vice President), along with Captain Arjan Leunis, the ship’s Master.

The vessel’s hull and superstructure (ENI number 7002142) were constructed at the Vahali Shipyard in Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). The Dutch shipbuilder Scheepswerf En Machinefabriek Vahali BV (founded in 1923) owns and operates shipyards in Serbia (Zasavica and Belgrade) and in the Netherlands (Gendt). The Zasavica yard officially opened in 2013. Following initial construction, the ship was towed to Gendt, Holland, for final outfitting at Scheepswerf Vahali.

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