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Amadeus Brilliant: ship guide
Renovated 110-meter ship with French balconies that reaches the Saar and Moselle.
Best for: Guests who want the Moselle and Saar wine valleys, a French balcony at a classic-ship fare, or a single cabin with no supplement. Sails from Cologne, Passau, Amsterdam, Basel in 2026 and 2027.
About Amadeus Brilliant
Amadeus Brilliant is a 110-meter ship from 2011, renovated in 2020, carrying 150 guests in 68 staterooms and 8 suites with a crew of about 40. The shorter hull is the reason it can sail where the 135-meter fleet cannot: in 2026 and 2027 it is the Amadeus ship for the Saar and Moselle, running eight-day Saar and Moselle Fairytales round trips from Cologne past Cochem, Trier and the Saar Bend.
Staterooms on the Mozart and Strauss decks are 162 square feet with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and a French balcony, Haydn Deck cabins have the same footprint behind fixed panoramic windows, and the eight Amadeus Suites are 237 square feet with a French balcony and seating area. Two single cabins on the Haydn Deck are sold without a single supplement. Dining is in the Panorama Restaurant with wine, beer and soft drinks included at lunch and dinner.
Beyond the Moselle, Amadeus Brilliant also runs Classical Rhine Cruises between Amsterdam and Basel, Danube Rhapsody round trips from Passau and the spring Tulip Serenade from Amsterdam. It is the right pick for guests who want the Moselle wine villages or a no-supplement single cabin on a classic Amadeus ship with a 24-hour fitness room and morning exercise on the sun deck.
- The Amadeus ship for the Saar and Moselle, with Cologne round trips to Cochem, Trier and the Saar Bend
- French balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors on the Mozart and Strauss decks
- Eight Amadeus Suites of 237 square feet with a French balcony and seating area
- Two Haydn Deck single cabins sold with no single supplement
- Renovated in 2020 with Amadeus Signature Beds and Rituals bath products
- Wine, draft beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea included with every lunch and dinner
- Amadeus Club wine bar with jazz and classical music, 24-hour fitness room and massage
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, gratuities and four e-bikes for shore days
Staterooms and suites
Haydn Deck Cabins (C-1, C-4)
162 square feet on the lowest guest deck with a fixed panoramic window, double or twin beds, shower, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and in-room safe; the lowest fares on the ship and reachable by the guest elevator.
Strauss Deck Cabins (B-1, B-4)
162 square feet on the middle deck with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto a French balcony, double or twin beds, minibar and individual climate control.
Mozart Deck Cabins (A-1)
The same 162-square-foot French-balcony layout on the top accommodation deck, a few steps from the Panorama Restaurant, Panorama Bar and sun deck stairs.
Amadeus Suites
Eight 237-square-foot suites on the Mozart Deck with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to a French balcony, a seating area, espresso machine, minibar, bathrobes and slippers, plus early check-in from 2 pm and late check-out.
Single Cabins (C-SNG)
Two 108-square-foot single cabins on the Haydn Deck with a fixed panoramic window and a single bed, bookable on this ship without a single supplement.
Amadeus Brilliant deck plans
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Sun Deck
Chess Board, Lido Bar.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Amadeus Brilliant
Dining on Amadeus Brilliant
Panorama RestaurantIncluded
Large panoramic windows and one open seating for buffet breakfast, served lunch and a four-course dinner of regional and contemporary dishes.
Panorama BarIncluded
Early-riser breakfast and a light lunch buffet by day, then cocktails, live music and themed evenings.
Amadeus ClubIncluded
Lounge and wine bar for jazz and classical music, with complimentary coffee and tea 24 hours a day.
Sun deck lunchesIncluded
Open-air lunches, wine and cocktails on the sun deck when the weather allows.
Afternoon tea and late-night snacksIncluded
Daily finger sandwiches and cakes, late-night bites, and picnic lunch boxes on request for a day ashore.
Drinks policyIncluded
Hand-selected wines, draft beer, soda, coffee and tea are included with every lunch and dinner, plus a welcome cocktail reception and gala dinner; bar drinks outside meals and minibar items are charged to your onboard account.
Entertainment and activities
- Sun deck with loungers, morning exercise sessions and open-air lunches
- Evening live music, cocktails and themed nights in the Panorama Bar
- Amadeus Club wine bar with jazz and classical music
- Lectures, cooking demonstrations and local folklore performances brought on board
- 24-hour fitness room with modern equipment and a massage service
- Four complimentary e-bikes with helmets for the Moselle and Rhine cycle paths
- Guided excursions in Active, Taste, Classic and Experience themes, sold as discounted packages
- Wireless audio system for every guided tour
Families and who it suits
Amadeus ships carry no facilities or programs for children. Guests 14 and under may sail only with the line’s prior consent, and anyone 17 or under must share a stateroom with a parent, guardian or responsible adult over 21 who signs a liability waiver.
Best for: Guests who want the Moselle and Saar wine valleys, a French balcony at a classic-ship fare, or a single cabin with no supplement.
Sails from: Cologne, Passau, Amsterdam, Basel · Regions: Moselle, Saar, Rhine, Danube, Dutch and Belgian waterways
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