Amadeus Imperial

The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated Amadeus Imperial cruise ship is a 170-passenger riverboat owned by the Austrian company and shipowner Luftner Cruises and operated via the Luftner-owned travel brand Amadeus River Cruises.

Like her sisterships Amadeus Silver 2 (2015) and Amadeus Silver 3 (2016), Amadeus Imperial operates itineraries on the Moselle, Rhine, and Danube rivers, including voyages to the Danube Delta and the Black Sea.

The vessel (ENI number 4813870) is currently Germany-flagged (MMSI 211299340) and registered in Cologne.

Cabins

MS Amadeus Imperial has 84 staterooms and four decks: the open-air Sun Deck and three interior passenger decks named after famous Austrian composers—Haydn, Mozart, and Strauss.

The ship features 12 Amadeus Suites (27 m²) with step-out balconies, 54 French Balcony cabins (18 m²), and 18 Window cabins (18 m²) with non-opening windows.

All staterooms include twin beds (convertible to a queen-size double bed), a mirrored vanity table with chair, wardrobe, electronic safe (in the closet), direct-dial phone, flat-screen TV, a seating area (two armchairs with a round coffee/dining table), floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (slide-opening for French Balcony cabins), and an en-suite bathroom with toilet, single-sink vanity, shower, and hairdryer. Suites additionally offer fully-stocked minibars (not complimentary), a corner sofa (daybed), a walk-in wardrobe, and a step-out balcony.

Shipboard Facilities and Amenities

All meals are served in the Panorama Restaurant, located forward on Strauss Deck (Deck 2). The restaurant offers early morning light bites and a buffet breakfast. Lunch is available as a buffet or sit-down meal. Dinners are five-course gourmet experiences with complimentary regional wines. All meals are prepared with fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea and cake, midnight snacks, and access to a 24-hour coffee/tea station.

The Sun Deck (Deck 4) is the main leisure area, offering panoramic views, deckchairs, sun loungers, shaded seating with retractable awnings, a putting green (mini-golf course), Giant Chessboard, and Shuffleboard. The Lido Bar serves light snacks and beverages. The Sun Deck's forward Wheelhouse (Navigation Bridge) is passenger-accessible and telescopic (can be lowered to pass under low bridges).

• Mozart Deck 3 (forward): Panorama Lounge & Bar – a show lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable seating, and full-service bar. It hosts enrichment programs, port talks, itinerary-themed lectures, multimedia presentations, themed parties, crew shows, and live performances by local artists.
• Mozart Deck 3 (aft): Amadeus Club – a stylish wine bar and library with Internet stations.
• Mozart Deck 3 (midship): Cafe Vienna – a bakery/patisserie and coffee house offering Austrian specialty coffees, fresh-baked cakes, tarts, pastries, and desserts.
• Mozart Deck 3 (bow): River Terrace – a glass-shielded, weather-protected outdoor lounge accessible via the Panorama Lounge or stairs from the Sun Deck.
• Spa (massage room), Hair Salon, and Gym (fitness room)

The ship does not feature a swimming pool or outdoor Jacuzzi. One passenger elevator connects all cabin decks. Wi-Fi is available for an additional charge and covers the entire ship. Complimentary bicycles (stored on the Sun Deck) and wireless audio systems are provided for all shore excursions.

The vessel (ENI number 4813870) was launched (floated out from drydock) on December 14, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Shipyard De Hoop in Tolkamer, Lobith, Holland. The ship is Germany-flagged (MMSI 211299340) and is the 15th vessel in the Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises fleet. The christening ceremony took place on August 24, 2020, in Amsterdam, Holland. The naming was officiated by godmother Martina Lueftner (company co-founder), joined by her husband and co-founder Wolfgang Lueftner and their three daughters.

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