Amadeus Brilliant

The 2011-built Amadeus Brilliant cruise ship is a 150-passenger riverboat owned by the Austrian company and shipowner Luftner Cruises and operated through the Luftner-owned travel brand Amadeus River Cruises.

Amadeus Brilliant was fully refurbished in 2020.

Brilliant's sisterships include Amadeus Diamond (2009) and Amadeus Elegant (2010).

The vessel (ENI number 4809350) is currently Germany-flagged (MMSI 211534170) and registered in Cologne.

Cabins

MS Amadeus Brilliant has 76 staterooms and four decks: the Sun Deck and three passenger decks named after famous Austrian composers—Haydn, Mozart, and Strauss.

The ship offers 65 standard cabins (15 m² / 160 ft²), most featuring French balconies and large windows.

The 9 suites (all located on Mozart Deck / deck 3) are 22 m² (235 ft²) in size and also feature French balconies.

There are also 2 single cabins, each measuring 10 m² (110 ft²).

All staterooms (except singles) are equipped with queen-size beds convertible to twins, en-suite bathrooms (with WC and shower), seating areas, wardrobes, smart HDTVs, phones, and individual air-conditioning.

Suites additionally include minibars (refrigerators).

Shipboard facilities

Guests can relax on the Sun Deck, enjoying the views from lounge chairs or practicing on the putting green. Other open-air amenities include a giant chessboard and a shuffleboard court.

Meals are served in the Panorama Restaurant on Mozart Deck. Guests can enjoy early morning light bites or a later buffet breakfast. Lunch is offered either as a standard sit-down or buffet option, while dinners feature 5-course gourmet menus with complimentary regional wines. All ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Afternoon tea with cakes and midnight snacks are also available.

Additional onboard amenities include spa massage services, a Hair Salon (hairdresser and barber), a Fitness Room (indoor gym), an Internet Café, the Panorama Bar Lounge, and the Lido Bar (on the Sun Deck). During shore excursions, all passengers receive complimentary bicycles and wireless audio headsets.

The Germany-flagged riverboat Amadeus Brilliant (ENI number 04809350) is registered in Passau. The vessel was launched in 2010 (as "MS Lueftner") and built by the Dutch shipbuilding company Scheepswerf De Hoop BV (Lobith, Holland).

The ship is powered by two Caterpillar marine diesel engines (model CAT C32 Acert / 4-stroke, 12-cylinder) with a combined output of 1.5 MW. The propulsion system includes two aft propellers and one bow thruster (VethJet with a Scania engine / output 331 kW). Onboard electricity is generated by two Scania DI12-70M diesel gensets and two Stamford HCI 434F generators (total output 662 kVA). The vessel’s fuel capacity is 100 m³.

During the winter of 2019-2020, the ship underwent a 4-month drydock refurbishment, which included interior redesign and technological upgrades. These enhancements featured new smart TVs in all cabins and high-speed Wi-Fi coverage throughout the ship. New menus were also introduced in the Panorama Restaurant and Panorama Bar Lounge. All onboard amenities meet the high AMADEUS standard. Guests can relax on the spacious Sun Deck with its Lido Bar or enjoy a quiet read in the comfortable AMADEUS Club.

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