AmaLyra

The 2009-built AmaLyra cruises on the Moselle, Rhine, and Danube rivers, departing from homeports in Budapest, Hungary, Luxembourg City, and Germany (Nuremberg and Vilshofen-Munich).

Cabins

AmaLyra offers a total of 75 staterooms, including 4 Suites, 58 French Balcony cabins, and 13 with non-opening twin windows, across 7 categories.

Cabin Types/Categories (quantity and location), listed from highest to lowest:

• Suites – JS (x3, Deck 3) – 255 ft² / 24 m²
• Large Balcony Stateroom – AP (x1, Deck 3) – 225 ft² / 21 m²
• French Balcony Staterooms – A (x20, Deck 3), B (x28, Decks 2 & 3), C (x8, Decks 2 & 3) – 170 ft² / 16 m²
• Single Balcony Stateroom – S (x1, Deck 2) – 140 ft² / 13 m²
• RiverView Staterooms – D (x7, Deck 1), E (x6, Deck 1) – 170 ft² / 16 m²

Shipboard Facilities

Launched in 2009, AmaLyra was quickly recognized as “Best New River Cruise Ship.” Her décor features contemporary artwork and spacious accommodations enhanced by amenities such as an Infotainment System and first-run Hollywood movies.

Dining venues include Verde Restaurant (on Cello Deck) and al fresco dining in the Main Lounge and on the Sun Deck. Gourmet cuisine is prepared under the guidance of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gold-medal chefs, offering refined regional dishes and attentive service.

Additional public areas include the Main Lounge & Bar (with a teak terrace on the Front Deck), Aft Lounge (observation area), Lyra Lobby, Library, Gift Shop, Fitness & Spa, Massage & Beauty Salon, and a top deck featuring a whirlpool, sun loungers, shaded seating area, and walking track. A glass elevator connects the three cabin decks.

AmaLyra cruise fares are inclusive of alcoholic and soft beverages, Wi-Fi/Internet, all excursions and tours, coach transfers, daily enrichment lectures, food and wine tastings, live evening entertainment by local performers, and 24-hour coffee, tea, and water service.

River cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. These are indicative AmaWaterways rates and may vary depending on booking time, travel agency promotions, special offers, group reservations, or last-minute deals. Discounted airfare deals with major airlines are also available, with no Flight Deviation fees charged.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below is a list of AmaWaterways AmaLyra themed river cruise itineraries:

• “MELODIES OF THE DANUBE” and “BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY” – 12 days (7 sailing days) from Budapest to Prague. Disembarkation ports are Vilshofen (“MELODIES”) and Nuremberg (“DISCOVERY”). Includes 7 optional and 10 complimentary land tours, plus a 2-night luxury hotel stay in Prague.
• “ROMANTIC DANUBE” and “LEGENDARY DANUBE” – 12 days (7 sailing days) from Prague to Budapest. Includes a 3-night Prague hotel stay and a 2-night Budapest hotel stay (“LEGENDARY”), with free time in Karlovy Vary during the Nuremberg-Prague transfer. Embarkation ports are Vilshofen (“ROMANTIC”) and Nuremberg (“LEGENDARY”).
• “EUROPE RIVERS AND CASTLES” – 14 days (7 sailing days) from Prague to Paris, or reverse. Cruises the Moselle and Main rivers. Includes 5 optional and 17 complimentary land tours, plus 2-night Prague and 3-night Paris luxury hotel packages.
• “ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE” – 19 days (14 sailing days) from Budapest to Paris, or reverse. Cruises the Moselle, Main, and Danube rivers. Includes 9 optional and 12 complimentary land tours, plus a 3-night Paris luxury hotel package.
• “TULIP TIME” – 7-day roundtrip cruise from Amsterdam, exploring Belgium and the Netherlands. Includes 3 optional and 7 complimentary land tours.

The APT AmaLyra is the fifth of the new-generation AMA river cruise ships in the Aria-class, which preceded the line’s latest Concerto-class vessels. Her sister ships include AmaCello, AmaDagio (offering combined itineraries), AmaDante, and AmaDolce. This APT ship class introduced a modern design featuring the “French Balcony” staterooms concept, with sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Each vessel in this class is powered by two Cummins marine diesel engines (model “KTA 38 M1”) delivering a total output of 1620 kW / 2170 HP.

A distinctive highlight of AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra cruises is the complimentary bike tour program. Guests have access to onboard bicycles for use during all excursions and guided tours at the various ports along the itinerary.

The AMA cruise ship Lyra was officially launched on April 12, 2009. The vessel was christened in Vilshofen, Germany, by Mrs. Michelle Morgan, who was then President of the Signature Travel Network. Signature Travel Network is a global cooperative of travel agencies and consultants that offers exclusive cruise, land tour, and resort vacation benefits through bookings made via its affiliated members.

The boat's namesake is the ship Viking Lyra (2028).

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