Our AMADEUS-Fleet
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Luftner's Amadeus fleet operates along Belgian and Dutch waterways, also in France (Rhone, Saone) and up and down the rivers Main, Moselle, Danube and Rhine. In 2013, the Luftner-Amadeus itinerary program for the first time included Seine River cruises (roundtrips from Paris City ).
The company's highest standards of amenities and services guarantee comfortable river travel vacations with voyages focusing on environmental and cultural awareness. Crew's outstanding service is marked by traditional Austrian hospitality. The company's partnerships with Atmosfair (climate protection group) and UN's Green Globe promote voluntary contributions, matching donations and environment-friendly tourism.
Standard amenities are the sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffets, 5-course gourmet dinner with table-service and menus using only freshest regional (locally sourced) produce. Regional wines and beers are complimentary and served at lunches and dinners. Midnight snacks and 24-hour coffee/tea are also offered. During meals, musicians play live Viennese Schrammel folk music. On all Amadeus riverboats are not provided (even to Suite passengers) any concierge services or morning coffee delivery to the staterooms.
Luftner-Amadeus ships have spacious Sun Decks fitted with Giant Chess Board, putting green (mini-golf course), shuffleboard, walking track, shaded seating areas (with tables and deckchairs), sunbathing areas (with loungers), Lido Bar (lights snacks and beverages).
The spacious staterooms are tastefully furnished and give the feeling of staying in a sleek hotel room with adjustable air-conditioning, flat TV, phone, en-suite bathroom. Most cabins are with large floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows opening to French Balconies.
Compared with other European river cruise lines , Luftner-Amadeus cruises are more a la carte and moderately priced. Shore excursions are optional - can be individually purchased or booked as part of various cruisetour packages. While ashore, all passengers can use the riverboat's complimentary bicycles and wireless audio guides.
Fellow passengers are experiential-minded, involved in authentic travel experiences (rather than passive touring), well-traveled, somewhat older (50-plus) and casual. Kids under 12 can't be accommodated as Luftner ships don't have special facilities or programs dedicated for children. The company also has a strict policy to allow only a limited number of minors (passengers under 18), who have to be accompanied and share the stateroom with an adult (parent or legal guardian). The Luftner-Amadeus cruise line is also not recommended for travellers with limited mobility or with pets.
Amadeus River Cruises 2019 voyages for millennial travelers
In 2019, Luftner launches a series of Amadeus River Cruises for millennial cruisers. The 6-day itineraries are on Rhine, Rhone, and Danube. Each voyage is hosted by a popular social media person and facilitates a themed program onboard. The programs are centered around trendy topics, such as healthy living, nutrition, diets, fitness.
The new voyages target younger clientele (under 30 yo) and were designed via a strategic partnership between Luftner-Amadeus and Zaven Global (US-based incentive travel and promotion company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah).
On each voyage, a celebrity influencer serves as host while sharing the cruise tour experience with her / his social media followers. The influencer also organizes a special onboard program focusing on trendy topics (nutrition, dieting, fitness, weight loss, healthy living, etc). By this project, onboard dining times and food menus were changed, as well as the types of tours and excursions ashore. Among the changes implemented were the open-seating dinner (your-time dining between 6-9 pm), various healthy food menu items, mobile apps available for millennial passengers (to plan their own excursions), yoga instructors on the ships (leading outdoor / Sun Deck lessons, also acting as lifestyle guides), themed onboard activities,
The marketing campaign started in Spring 2018 with a Rhone River cruise on Amadeus Provence (2017-built). The selected social media stars will become public once they start sharing their onboard experiences with millions of followers.
For millennial-generation river ship travelers were specifically designed the new-class ships Amadeus Queen (2018) and Amadeus Star (2019). These riverboats have an indoor swimming pool (located aft on Deck 3, with a recessed sundeck area) and an adjacent Amadeus Club (company's new "wine cellar bar" concept). Luftner-Amadeus newest boats also include Amadeus Imperial (2020), Amadeus Cara (2022), Amadeus Riva (2023), Amadeus Nova (2024).
The following drone video shows the ship Amadeus Provence.
Luftner-Amadeus is Europe's second large river cruise company targeting younger clientele - after Uniworld . Uniworld's millennial-focused voyages were introduced in Spring 2018 with 2 riverboats operated under the new brand "U by Uniworld".
(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021
Due to the COVID pandemic, Luftner-Amadeus suspended its entire fleet's passenger shipping operations (all boats) by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 14, 2020, through early-June 2021.
All affected Lueftner-Amadeus cruise bookings received 115% refund with rebooking - transferred as FCC (Future Cruise Credit). For rebooking (up to 24 months / through December 31, 2021) are available all voyages scheduled for 2021-2022.
Itinerary of Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises
Amadeus River Cruises' homeports/departure ports are in Germany ( Passau , Nuremberg ), Austria ( Vienna ), Netherlands/Holland ( Amsterdam ), Hungary ( Budapest ), France ( Paris , Lyon ), Switzerland ( Basel ), Romania ( Fetesti ).
The Lueftner's Amadeus river cruise fleet currently includes the following vessels.
- Amadeus Brilliant (2011-built) - 7-day and 14-day Danube voyages with departures from Passau and Budapest
- Amadeus Diamond (2009) - 7-day Seine River roundtrips from Paris
- Amadeus Elegant (2010) - 7-day and 14-day Danube and Rhine from Passau, Nuremberg, and Amsterdam
- Amadeus Royal (2009) - 7-day Moselle and Rhine from Amsterdam and Basel
- Amadeus Silver (2013) - 6-7-8-9-14-day Danube from Passau, Vienna, Fetesti, and Budapest
- Amadeus Silver 2 (2015) - 7-day and 14-day Moselle, Rhine and Danube voyages from Passau, Budapest, Basel, and Amsterdam
- Amadeus Silver 3 (2016), Amadeus Imperial (2020), Amadeus Cara (2022), Amadeus Riva (2023), Amadeus Nova (2024) - 7-9-day Moselle, Rhine, Main and Danube from Vienna, Passau, Basel, Amsterdam, Fetesti
- Amadeus Provence (2017) - 7-day Rhone River roundtrips from Lyon
- Amadeus Queen (2018) and Amadeus Star (2019) - 7-day and 14-day Rhine and Danube leaving from Passau, Nuremberg, Budapest, and Amsterdam
Luftner's fleet also includes the older boats Danubia (1980), Amadeus (1997), Amadeus Classic (2001) and Amadeus Rhapsody (1998).
Note: You can see CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All passenger river shipping companies and their fleets are listed there.
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AMADEUS Riva embodies the spirit of adventure, cruising far and wide across countries and cultures. Discover the fine art of choice, both onboard and onshore, beginning with your cruise preference. From exclusive golf cruises to New Year’s revelry among friends, this vessel is your personal luxury window to the world.
This vessel represents our commitment to a new generation of luxury cruising, showcasing our innovative and green designs that focus on sustainability, renewal, and wellbeing. You’ll find plenty of room to roam, from the River Terrace bar to the generous sun deck. Enjoy an afternoon on your private balcony or dance late into the night at the Panorama-Bar.
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Disney Cruise Line plans to add four new ships in the coming years, bringing its total fleet size to 13.
The new ships, which Disney announced as part of its D23 event this weekend, will arrive between 2027 and 2031. Disney said the names of the new ships, their design, and where they would sail were still in development.
“At Disney Experiences, Imagineers dream, create, design and build these stories into real places… everything we’re going to share with you is in active development,” Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of Disney Experiences, said in a statement. “Plans are drawn. Dirt is moving.”
In addition to the newly announced ships, Disney currently operates five ships and is planning on adding four more in the near future, including the Disney Destiny , which the company plans to launch in 2025. That ship will feature a heroes and villains theme along with recently-announced new restaurants like a “The Lion King”-themed spot complete with windows that transition from sunrise to sunset as you eat, tiered risers made to look like African drums, live musicians and storytellers, and favorite songs like the “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata.”
The company is also preparing for the launch of the Disney Treasure , which is set to hit the high seas late this year. Over the weekend, D’Amaro detailed a new onboard stage production all about “Moana” on the ship, which will feature a larger-than-life 15-foot-tall puppet version of the fiery Te Kā.
“I’ve had a chance to see this in person, and it is stunning,” D’Amaro said, adding the puppet was “the largest we’ve ever produced for a Disney Cruise Line show.”
Currently, Disney sails to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, and beyond.
In addition to large ocean cruises , Disney operates a series of expedition and river cruises through its Adventures by Disney brand.
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