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Login AmaStella combines AmaWaterways’ signature warmth with an intimate scale, carrying up to 156 guests along the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers. All suites and many staterooms feature twin balconies, spa-like bathrooms, and thoughtful touches for extra comfort. Guests can enjoy dining in the Main Restaurant, savor a tasting menu at The Chef’s Table, or take in the scenery from the Al Fresco Terrace. A heated Sun Deck pool, complimentary bicycles, and wellness services offer both activity and relaxation, while nightly entertainment—from Bavarian music to local classical quartets—brings cultural immersion on board.
Our cruise was a great experience all-around. There were excursions every day, extra on-board events, and dining was excptional, not just the food, but the staff was actually just fun to be with. They went the extra mile and gave us extra items that were not on the menu, like blue-berry ice cream from the night before. It didn't take them long to know our names. At one point at the end of a shore excursion, we made a mistake on the meeting time to catch the bus back to the ship. We were an hour late. so we decided to walk back to the ship. We asked 4 different locals how to get back to the ship, none of which worked out. We got lost and had to call the cruise director, who sumond a Uber to take her to our location near the train station, and pick us up. AMA covered thte cost. That day we walked 14,000 steps. Oh yes, it was raining most of the day. We made freinds with several wonderful people from New Zealand, Australia, Nepal, Canada, and Great Brittan. Travel arrangements were outstanding. Julee was perfect.
The ship was very well keep up and clean, rooms service was also very good and always a pleasure to come back to after an excursion. Staff was always very friendly and pleasant. Breakfast got boring after a few days of the same eggs & bacon, though they did offer a custom ordered omelet. The sausages where not up to American standards, lighter fruit and yogurt were good, but the pastry's were very mediocre, this after they made a big deal of their pastry chef working all night to bake them, no better than store bought I thought. Lunch and dinner were considerably better, but not deserving of the price point for the cruise I didn't think. The excursions for the most part where lead by energetic guides, though would have liked more focus on the history and less personal story telling or filler chatter. Happy hour before dinner was very nice, but bar service was poor and slow if you didn't want that days cocktail selection. Wine with lunch and dinner was I thought was a good selection with two whites and two reds offered and they mirrored the country we were traveling through to some degree. I'm not a wine with lunch/dinner person, but thoroughly enjoyed having it. The worst part of the cruise was the onboard entertainment, which was a generation behind in the music he played, it would have excited my parents (I'm 70), but did not fit the crowd at all. After dinner participation at the lounge started strong but quickly dwindle to a very few couples as the cruise progressed. Even the "famous" singer brought on board for one evening suffered the same generational mis-match problem, but he did have a good voice. Their recommended tipping levels were much higher than say Viking's and I certainly wouldn't have left they much if not for my wife's' insistence to do so, just because it was the "recommended" amount. If you had paid the tips in advance you would have avoided the exchange rate which made them after the fact almost 20% higher in USD terms. I liked how the excursions gave you the option of a gentle, regular or sometimes aggressive walking pace, but if you pick gentle you need to ask what they are deleting from the walk, because most times that was not disclosed and we missed seeing something we'd have loved to have seen. They offered the biking option which many people enjoyed. One of the too few of days the ship sailed during the day which is understandable, but there should have been a historical speaker on top that could have explained what we were seeing how it came about and why. Almost all of the last half of the cruise the top deck was closed as they had to put down the umbrellas, chairs, etc. due to low bridge clearance issues, not something they tell you about in their trip descriptions. And we had to change boats once due to low water, which was handled very professionally without any required effort on our part except to pack it all up and unpack it. The crew did a great job also disembarking at the end of the cruise, we just put our luggage out in the morning and they took it to the bus or private driver for you. We didn't book any of the transportation options, but at the hotel - Miriam the cruise director saw us and offered to take us on the bus from the hotel to the ship for free as they had room. Very nice, Miriam was very very good throughout the cruise. We had a great time, and it well deserves a 4 out of 5 rating, and could easily have been a 5 rating if not for the entertainment and the weak breakfast offerings.
Crew was best I’ve ever experienced, except for cruise directors (not part of AMA staff), hence the rating. Ship was clean, efficiently designed, well operated/ decorated. Otherwise, food and wine was disappointing on many days. Little high end food, creamy dressing for ‘classic’ Caesar, bland appetizers, table quality, low alcohol wines, little garlic in escargot… excursions okay but some repetitions with guides, gentle walks included hills and steps. Our 2 week cruise billed as 2 one week cruises; expected to pay tips & bill end of 1st week & end of cruise. Expected to exit cruise 1 week in for day so folks could ‘clean.’ Refused! Cruise directors did not offer any info on sights I didn’t already know. Did not tip cruise directors & 2nd Director cancelled our taxi and delayed our leaving. Driver that arrived was afghani, didn’t communicate well, or know how to get to Basel airport, overcharged us & demanded cash. No sundries offered in gift shop. Time for meals changed by as much as an hour due to port itineraries. Again, crew outstanding, smart, helpful, funny, fast, stellar!
AmaStella has 81 staterooms and suites across nine categories. All include climate control, flat-screen TVs, spacious bathrooms, and a desk and chair. Many feature twin balconies—both a French and a step-out—or a single balcony for fresh air and river views. Suites provide additional space, spa-like bathrooms, and beds thoughtfully positioned to face the river.
Guests can choose from three main venues:
Light bites in the lounge, afternoon tea, and a 24-hour coffee station are also available. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.
Experiences On Shore
From guided city strolls and wine tastings to invigorating hikes and bike rides, AmaWaterways’ on-shore experiences invite you to discover each destination through culture, connection, and a sense of wonder.
Tour Attractions Alongside Expert Guides
Wander through charming towns and historic landmarks alongside expert guides who will share the history, traditions, and stories about each place.
Extend Your Journey
Stay and explore your destination a little longer before or after your cruise. AmaWaterways’ curated land extensions pair perfectly with your river itinerary, offering the same luxury, care, and sense of place found on board.
Get a glimpse of what awaits you aboard your AmaWaterways cruise ship, where every moment on board is designed to make your journey feel effortless and memorable.
AmaStella offers a fitness room, massage and salon services, a heated Sun Deck pool, and complimentary bicycles for guided or independent exploration ashore.
