AmaBella

AmaBella at a Glance

Built in 2021, AmaBella carries up to 160 guests and 51 crew along 135 metres of elegantly appointed river ship. With 80 cabins across a small, sociable guest list, the ratio of crew to passengers is genuinely attentive. She sails exclusively on the Danube for AmaWaterways, with departures from Budapest and Vilshofen among the most popular starting points.

Dining on AmaBella

AmaBella offers two distinct included dining venues, and both are open to all guests at no extra charge.

• Main Restaurant — the culinary heart of the ship, serving regional cuisine with river views and open seating, so you dine when it suits you rather than at an assigned time.
• The Chef’s Table — an intimate space where a dedicated chef prepares a multi-course tasting menu in front of you. The full experience, including the personalised attention, is included in your fare.

Throughout the day, the Specialty Coffee & Tea Station offers complimentary self-service coffees and teas — a welcome extra between meals or before an early shore excursion. In the evening the Main Lounge becomes the social centre of the ship, with a fully stocked bar, port talks and live entertainment; drinks are charged unless covered by a beverage package.

On-Board Life and Activities

AmaBella is built for guests who want to stay active ashore and unwind on the water — and she gives you the facilities to do both.

The Sun Deck runs the full width of the upper deck and offers unobstructed river panoramas; it doubles as an open-air dining spot on fine days. Alongside it sits the Heated Sun-Deck Pool, complete with a swim-up bar so you can refresh without leaving the water. A Walking Track circles the same deck for morning joggers, and the Fitness Centre below carries modern cardio and strength equipment — use is complimentary, though specialist classes carry a charge.

One of AmaBella’s most practical inclusions is her Complimentary Bicycle Fleet. Guests can borrow a bike at each port and explore the towns and countryside at their own pace, entirely without a guide or a fee. It is the kind of detail that sets a river itinerary apart from a coach tour.

For quieter moments, the Library offers books and games in a relaxed setting, the Massage & Hair Salon is available for treatments at an additional charge, and the Gift Shop stocks souvenirs and essentials.

Cabins and Suites on AmaBella

AmaBella carries three cabin grades, each sleeping two guests, and the right choice depends on how much space and outdoor access matters to you. Full layouts and deck plans are on the AmaBella cabins and deck plans page.

• Suite SS (32.5 m²) — the largest cabin on board, with a balcony and around 10 m² more living space than the top balcony grades. The Suite SS is for guests who want a genuinely room-sized living area on a river ship.
• Balcony Cabin AA (21.8 m²) — a dual-balcony layout combining a French window-wall with a full outside balcony, giving you open-air river access that no inside or outside-window cabin can match.
• Outside Cabin Cat. D (15.8 m²) — a fixed outside window brings natural light and river scenery into the cabin. It is the most affordable grade and gives you a view without a balcony surcharge.

Where AmaBella Sails

All current sailings on AmaBella follow the Danube, one of Europe’s great river routes linking the cities and towns of Central Europe. The most frequently offered departure points are Budapest in Hungary and Vilshofen in Germany, with Nuremberg also available as a starting port. Itineraries run up to 14 nights, taking in the riverscapes, historic towns and regional cuisines that make the Danube one of the world’s most popular river-cruise routes.

Why Book AmaBella with Cruise1st

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st has specific knowledge of AmaWaterways sailings — not a generalised travel-agent view of river cruising. Every departure on AmaBella requires a flight to Germany or Hungary, so our team treats the cruise as the centre of a longer trip: we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers, all as a single Cruise1st Package. There is one point of contact, one booking reference and one less thing to worry about. If you want to talk through cabin grades or fare inclusions before committing, our real cruise experts are on the phone to help.

Sailings on AmaBella start from £2,723pp* for current departures, with 18 itineraries available.

Other AmaWaterways Ships to Consider

If you are weighing up which AmaWaterways vessel to sail on, you may also want to look at AmaMagna, Zambezi Queen, AmaVerde, AmaVenita, AmaDahlia and AmaLea — all ships in the same fleet that readers are currently comparing with AmaBella.

Common Questions About AmaBella

Do I Need to Book Flights Separately?

No — Cruise1st can arrange the entire trip as one booking. Because AmaBella departs from ports in Germany and Hungary, your holiday naturally involves a flight, and our team can add the flights, any hotel nights at either end and your transfers to the same booking as your cruise.

Which Cabin Grade Offers the Best Value on AmaBella?

That depends on your priorities. The Outside Cabin (Cat. D) at 15.8 m² is the most accessible entry point and still gives you a river view. If open-air access matters, the Balcony Cabin AA’s dual-balcony design — a French window-wall plus a full external balcony — delivers it without stepping up to a suite. The Suite SS at 32.5 m² is the ship’s largest cabin and suits guests who want the most living space on board. Our cruise experts can walk you through the differences before you book.

Are Meals and Activities Included in the Fare?

Both dining venues — the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table — are included for all guests, as are the Specialty Coffee & Tea Station, the Sun Deck pool, the Fitness Centre, the bicycle fleet and the library. The Massage & Hair Salon is available on board but treatments carry an additional charge, and drinks in the Main Lounge are charged separately unless you have a beverage package.

How Long Are the Danube Itineraries on AmaBella?

Current sailings run up to 14 nights. The most popular departure ports are Budapest, Hungary and Vilshofen, Germany, with Nuremberg also available. You can browse all available departures on the Danube river cruises page.

Can I Explore Ports Independently on AmaBella?

Yes — AmaBella’s complimentary bicycle fleet is specifically designed for independent exploration. Guests can borrow a bike at ports along the route and explore at their own pace without joining a guided tour. The Sun Deck and walking track also mean there is always something to do on the ship itself on sailing days.