AmaViola

The 2016-built AmaViola ship cruises on the Rhine and Danube rivers, departing from homeports Amsterdam, Budapest, Zurich, and Prague.

The 158-passenger AmaViola is part of AmaWaterways’ modified Concerto-class fleet, with sisterships AmaKristina (2016), AmaStella (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), and AmaFiora (2027).

Decks and Cabins

AmaViola'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

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.

AmaViola 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 swim-up bar, sundeck loungers, shaded relaxation area, giant chess set, putting green, and a walking track. A passenger elevator connects the Cello and Violin decks.

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.

AmaViola 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.

AmaViola 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

AmaViola offers a variety of themed itineraries:

• MAGNIFICENT EUROPE – 16 days (15 sailing), Rhine-Main-Danube cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam (and reverse), with 5 optional and 16 complimentary land tours.
• ENCHANTING RHINE – 13 days (7 sailing), from Zurich to Amsterdam (and reverse), disembarkation/embarkation in Basel. Includes 4 optional and 8 complimentary land tours and a 2-night Lucerne hotel stay.
• 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 Nuremberg). Includes 2-night Budapest and 3-night Prague hotel packages, plus free time in Karlovy Vary during the Nuremberg–Prague transfer.
• TULIP TIME – 9 days (7 sailing), roundtrip from Amsterdam through the Netherlands and Belgium in spring.
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE DANUBE – 11 days (8 sailing), Nuremberg to Budapest. Visits Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and Hungary, including 2 nights in Prague.
• Special Wine Cruises – feature guest lectures by renowned wine experts and onboard tastings.

AmaViola’s christening ceremony was held on June 15, 2016, in Vilshofen. The ship’s godmother was Jackie Friedman (President of Nexion LLC, a travel agency network). The event was attended by AmaWaterways co-founders Kristin Karst and Rudi Schreiner, along with shipbuilders, crew, local officials, travel agents, and media representatives. A local band performed a song composed specifically for the occasion. Notably, on June 14, the day before, sistership AmaStella was also christened in Vilshofen.

APT AmaViola is one of the company's newest river cruise ships in the modified Concerto-class series, with sisterships AmaKristina (2016), AmaLea (2018), AmaLucia (2021), AmaMora (2019), AmaSiena (2020), AmaSofia (2026), and AmaStella (2016). 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 07002043) 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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