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.