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Amadeus Nova: ship guide

2024 hybrid diesel-electric ship with a heated sun-deck pool and Danube Delta voyages.

Best for: Travelers who want the newest hybrid technology, a sun-deck pool and the longer Lower Danube and Danube Delta voyages that only a few ships in the fleet operate. Sails from Passau, Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, Nuremberg, Strasbourg in 2026 and 2027.

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Amadeus Nova
Amadeus Nova
158guests at double occupancy
46crew
4decks
2024entered service
443 ftlong
79staterooms

About Amadeus Nova

Amadeus Nova, delivered in 2024, is the ship that introduced hybrid diesel-electric propulsion to Amadeus River Cruises. A large battery covers power peaks without extra generators, the main engines carry high-performance filters and catalytic converters, a heat-recovery system reuses thermal energy, and a semi-autonomous control system supports the captain on safety and fuel efficiency. She is 443 feet long with four decks and carries a maximum of 158 guests in 67 outside cabins and 12 Amadeus Suites with a crew of about 46.

Amadeus describes Nova as roomier and more luxurious than the Cara or Riva, with more open-air space, floor-to-ceiling windows in the suites and, for the first time in the fleet, a heated swimming pool and Lido Bar on the sun deck. The Panorama Restaurant, the Amadeus Lounge for light lunches, Café Vienna and a fitness room complete the public rooms, and the Mozart and Strauss deck cabins keep the signature drop-down panoramic window.

Nova is the fleet’s Danube specialist in 2026 and 2027. Alongside Danube Rhapsody round trips from Passau and the Classical Danube between Passau and Budapest, she sails the 10 and 11-day 1,200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube between Vienna and Bucharest through the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, 14 and 15-day Lower Danube and Transylvania programs, a 16-day Danube Delta round trip from Passau in 2027, a wine cruise, German Riverscapes from Passau to Trier, and Advent, Christmas and New Year cruises on the Danube, Main and Rhine. She suits travelers who want the newest technology and the longer Danube voyages.

  • Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion with a large battery, catalytic converters, heat recovery and semi-autonomous ship control
  • Heated swimming pool and Lido Bar on the sun deck, a first for the Amadeus fleet
  • 12 Amadeus Suites of 284 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-out exterior balconies
  • Drop-down panoramic windows in every Mozart and Strauss deck cabin
  • More open-air deck space than the Cara and Riva, per Amadeus
  • Panorama Restaurant, Amadeus Lounge, Café Vienna and a fitness room
  • Lower Danube voyages between Vienna and Bucharest through the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta
  • Wine, draft beer and soft drinks included at lunch and dinner, with gratuities, Wi-Fi, bikes and e-bikes in the fare

Staterooms and suites

Amadeus Suite (Mozart Deck)

284 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows, a walk-out exterior balcony, a separate lounge area, the Amadeus Signature Bed as a double or twin, walk-in wardrobe, espresso machine with a coffee selection, minibar, bathrobes and slippers; 12 suites on this ship.

A-1 Cabin (Mozart Deck)

188 square feet on the top cabin deck with a drop-down panoramic window, walk-in shower, walk-in wardrobe, minibar and the Amadeus Signature Bed.

B-1 and B-4 Cabins (Strauss Deck)

188 square feet on the middle deck with the same drop-down panoramic window, walk-in shower and walk-in wardrobe as the A cabins at a lower fare.

C-1 and C-4 Cabins (Haydn Deck)

172 square feet on the lowest deck with a fixed panoramic window, walk-in shower, double or twin bed and minibar; the value category, with the same restaurant, pool and excursions.

All staterooms

Every cabin faces the river and includes a flat-screen TV, individual climate control, in-room safe, hair dryer, direct-dial phone and Rituals bath products; family cabins with connecting doors are available on request on select ships.

Amadeus Nova deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Sun Deck plan

Sun Deck

Sundeck Lounge, Chess Board.

  • SundeckThere is a swimming pool on the sun deck and even more open air areas.

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 Nova

Vienna Cafe
Vienna Cafe
Sun Deck Chairs
Sun Deck Chairs
Sundeck
Sundeck
Restaurant
Restaurant
Reception
Reception
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Panorama Bar.jpg
Panorama Bar
Panorama Bar
Nova Restaurant
Nova Restaurant
Gym
Gym
Club
Club
Cafe
Cafe
Amadeus Lounge
Amadeus Lounge

Dining on Amadeus Nova

Panorama RestaurantIncluded

The main restaurant serves the breakfast buffet, lunch with menu choices and regional specialties, and a served four-course dinner each evening with wine pairings and vegetarian options.

Amadeus Lounge and Panorama BarIncluded

The main lounge serves an early-riser breakfast and light lunches by day and becomes the cocktail bar with live music, lectures and themed evenings at night; drinks between meals are charged to your account.

Amadeus ClubIncluded

Quiet lounge with coffee and tea 24 hours a day, books and board games, and evening wine with jazz or classical music.

Café ViennaIncluded

Viennese coffee specialties and Austrian cakes and tarts in the afternoon.

Lido Bar on the Sun DeckIncluded

Poolside bar for wine, cocktails and al fresco lunches beside the heated pool when the weather allows.

Drinks policyIncluded

Hand-selected wines, draft beer, soft drinks and coffee or tea are included with every lunch and dinner, plus a welcome cocktail reception and afternoon tea; coffee and tea are free all day and other bar and minibar drinks are charged to your onboard account.

Entertainment and activities

  • Sun deck with a heated swimming pool, Lido Bar and generous open-air lounging space
  • Live music, dancing and themed evenings in the Panorama Bar and Lounge
  • Lectures, cooking demonstrations and local folklore performances brought on board in port
  • Amadeus Club with round-the-clock coffee and tea, a library corner and board games
  • Fitness room open 24 hours with cardio and training equipment
  • Free bicycles with helmets, and complimentary e-bikes on Rhine and Danube itineraries
  • Guided shore excursions in every port with wireless headsets, rated 1 to 5 for walking
  • Gala welcome and farewell dinners, and New Year’s Eve gala and party on the winter sailings

Families and who it suits

Amadeus publishes no minimum age on its cruising-tips page and offers no children’s program; Nova is an adult-oriented ship, so families should ask SmartCruiser about connecting cabins and suitability before booking a child.

Best for: Travelers who want the newest hybrid technology, a sun-deck pool and the longer Lower Danube and Danube Delta voyages that only a few ships in the fleet operate.

Sails from: Passau, Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, Nuremberg, Strasbourg · Regions: Danube, Lower Danube and Danube Delta, Main, Rhine, Moselle

Amadeus Nova questions we answer every day

How big is Amadeus Nova?
Amadeus Nova is 443 feet long and 37 feet wide with four decks, built in 2024 for a maximum of 158 guests in 67 outside cabins and 12 suites, with a crew of about 46. It is the standard river-ship footprint for the Danube and Rhine locks, but Amadeus gives her more open-air space than the earlier Cara and Riva and the fleet’s first heated pool on the sun deck.
What is different about Amadeus Nova’s hybrid propulsion?
Nova uses a diesel-electric system with a large battery that covers power peaks so extra generators are not needed, main engines with high-performance filters and catalytic converters, and a heat-recovery system that reuses the generators’ thermal energy. A semi-autonomous control system helps the captain plan routes for fuel efficiency. The practical result for guests is a quieter, cleaner ship.
Where does Amadeus Nova sail in 2026 and 2027?
Mostly the Danube. She runs Passau round trips and Passau to Budapest weeks, the 10 and 11-day 1,200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube between Vienna and Bucharest, 14 and 15-day Lower Danube and Transylvania programs, a 16-day Danube Delta round trip from Passau in 2027, a Danube wine cruise, German Riverscapes from Passau to Trier, and Advent, Christmas and New Year’s cruises from Vienna, Nuremberg, Passau and Strasbourg.
Which cabins are best on Amadeus Nova?
The 12 Amadeus Suites, with floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-out balconies, are the best rooms in the fleet and the first to sell on the long Danube Delta voyages. Among the cabins, the Mozart and Strauss deck A and B categories have the drop-down panoramic window that opens the room to the river. Haydn Deck C cabins have fixed windows and the lowest fares.
What is included on Amadeus Nova?
All meals, wine, draft beer, soft drinks and coffee or tea with lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and late-night snacks, a guided excursion in most ports with wireless headsets, Wi-Fi, bicycles and e-bikes, port taxes, lock fees and all gratuities. Bar drinks between meals, massages and optional excursions are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Amadeus allows it, not available when you book direct.
Is there a pool on Amadeus Nova?
Yes. Nova was the first Amadeus ship with a heated swimming pool on the sun deck, served by the Lido Bar, and the later Aurea and Mira repeat the design. It is a river-ship pool, meant for a dip and a drink rather than laps, and it is open in the warmer months when the ship is not passing under low bridges.

Facts checked against Amadeus River Cruises: Amadeus Nova, Amadeus River Cruises: Suites and Staterooms, Amadeus River Cruises: Amadeus Amenities, Amadeus River Cruises press release: Amadeus Aurea, a new era in luxury river cruising on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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