AmaSofia

The 2026-built AmaSofia cruises on the Danube River, departing from homeports Budapest, and Vilshofen an der Donau (to Prague).

AmaSofia is AmaWaterways' 24th boat and the 14th from the modified Concerto-class. With AmaSofia and the 2026-launched AmaKaia (on the Mekong River), AmaWaterways' fleet grew to 31 ships.

The 158-passenger AmaSofia is part of AmaWaterways' modified Concerto-class fleet. Her sisterships are AmaKristina (2016), AmaViola (2016), AmaStella (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), and AmaLucia (2021).

Cabins

AmaSofia has a total of 79 staterooms across 8 categories, including 4 Suites, 45 Twin Balcony cabins, 18 French Balcony cabins, and 12 cabins with non-opening windows.

Most staterooms feature AmaWaterways' signature Twin Balcony design and measure approximately 235 ft2.. The four Suites each measure 350 ft2.

Cabin Types/Categories (number and location):

• Suites - SU (4 cabins, Deck 3)
• Twin Balcony Staterooms - AA (8 cabins, Deck 3), AB (10 cabins, Deck 2), BA (12 cabins, Deck 3), BB (15 cabins, Deck 2)
• Balcony Staterooms - C (18 cabins, Decks 2-3)
• RiverView Staterooms - D (8 cabins), E (4 cabins, Deck 1)

Shipboard Facilities

Guests enjoy gourmet dining and free-flowing local wines at multiple venues, including the Main Dining Room, The Chef's Table (with tasting menu), Wine Bar (private dining), and alfresco dining on the Sun Deck.

AmaSofia also features an Observation Lounge with teak front deck, Main Lounge & Bar, Viola Atrium (lobby), Fireside Library, Gift Shop, Fitness Room, and a wellness area with Sauna. The top deck includes a pool with a swim-up bar, sundeck loungers, a shaded relaxation area, a giant chess set, a putting green, and a walking track.

All AmaWaterways ships provide complimentary bicycles, stored on the sundeck, for guests to use during shore excursions and tours at each port of call along the cruise itinerary.

A passenger elevator/lift connects the Cello and Violin decks.

AmaSofia cruise packages include complimentary Wi-Fi, all tours and excursions (including guided bike tours), ground transfers, live evening entertainment with local performers, daily enrichment lectures, wine and food tastings, 24-hour coffee and tea service, and replenished bottled water in cabins.

AmaSofia cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and are indicative only. Actual fares may vary depending on promotional offers, group bookings, and last-minute deals. AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare packages with major airlines, without charging flight deviation fees.

River Cruise Itineraries

AmaSofia offers a variety of themed itineraries:

• MAGNIFICENT EUROPE - 14 nights/15 days (relocation voyage) through the Rhine-Main-Danube, between Budapest and Amsterdam, with 5 optional and 16 complimentary land tours.
• MELODIES OF THE DANUBE - 12 days (7 sailing), Budapest to Prague (via Vilshofen). Includes a 2-night Prague hotel package, 7 optional and 10 complimentary land tours.
• ROMANTIC DANUBE - 12 days (7 sailing), Budapest to Prague (via Vilshofen). Includes 2-night Budapest and 3-night Prague hotel packages, plus free time in Karlovy Vary during the Vilshofen-Prague transfer.
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE DANUBE - 11 days (8 sailing), Vilshofen to Budapest. Visits Austria, Czechia, Germany, and Hungary, including 2 nights in Prague.

Themed Wine Cruises feature guest lectures by renowned wine experts and onboard tastings.

AmaSofia's Maiden Voyage is currently scheduled for March 24, 2026. The ship's godmother would be Sarah Little (Senior VP of Business Development at ASTA/American Society of Travel Advisors). The christening ceremony will be held in Amsterdam (during ASTA's River Cruise Expo) right before the 14-night repositioning cruise (Magnificent Europe itinerary from Amsterdam to Budapest).

APT AmaSofia is one of the company's newest river cruise ships in the modified Concerto-class series, with sisterships AmaKristina (2016), AmaViola (2016), AmaStella (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), and AmaLucia (2021). These vessels feature the innovative "Twin Balcony" stateroom concept, combining a traditional French balcony with a second covered, step-out veranda for year-round enjoyment.

Each riverboat is powered by two Caterpillar marine diesel engines (model "C32 DITA ACERT" V-12), delivering a total power output of 1900 kW / 2550 HP.

The vessel’s construction (hull and superstructure, ENI number TBA) took place at the Vahali Shipyard in Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). The Dutch shipbuilding company Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek Vahali BV, founded in 1923, operates shipyards in both Serbia (Belgrade and Zasavica) and the Netherlands (Gendt). The Zasavica shipyard was officially inaugurated in 2013.

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