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Amadeus Aurea: ship guide
New in 2026: hybrid propulsion, solar panels, a sun-deck pool and a Rhine-first program.
Best for: Travelers who want the newest, greenest Amadeus ship and the widest choice of Rhine itineraries, from the classic Amsterdam to Basel week to Rhine in Flames, Switzerland extensions and the André Rieu concert cruise. Sails from Amsterdam, Basel, Cologne, Strasbourg, Zurich, Passau, Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, Nuremberg in 2026 and 2027.
About Amadeus Aurea
Amadeus Aurea is the newest ship in the Amadeus River Cruises fleet, new in 2026 and christened in the port of Amsterdam on May 12, 2026 by godmother Kristie Keller, a travel advisor, alongside the Lueftner family, Captain Sorin Staicu and the 46-member crew. She is 443 feet long with four decks and carries a maximum of 158 guests in 67 outside cabins and 12 Amadeus Suites. Amadeus calls her the natural evolution of the fleet and a new generation on the river.
Aurea builds on the 2024 Nova with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, a large battery that covers power peaks, high-performance filters and catalytic converters, a heat-recovery system, solar panels that generate extra power, special glass panelling that reduces heat loss and a semi-autonomous control and positioning system. On deck she has a heated outdoor pool and Lido Bar on the sun deck, wind-protected lounge areas, the open Café Vienna gallery, the River Terrace, a fitness room and a dedicated massage area.
Her 2026 and 2027 program is the broadest in the fleet. On the Rhine she sails the Classical Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel, Rhine in Flames, a Rhine concert cruise with André Rieu from Cologne to Amsterdam, 11-day Switzerland and Rhine journeys between Zurich and Amsterdam, a golf cruise and a wine cruise to Strasbourg, plus Tulip Serenade and Best of Holland and Belgium loops from Amsterdam. On the Danube she runs Passau round trips, Passau to Budapest and the 11-day Bucharest to Vienna voyage, and in winter Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Eve cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube.
- Newest ship in the fleet, christened in Amsterdam on May 12, 2026
- Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion with battery, catalytic converters, heat recovery and solar panels
- Heated outdoor pool and Lido Bar on the sun deck, with wind-protected lounge areas
- 12 Amadeus Suites of 284 square feet with walk-out exterior balconies
- Drop-down panoramic windows in every Mozart and Strauss deck cabin
- Open Café Vienna gallery, River Terrace, fitness room and massage area
- The fleet’s widest Rhine program: Rhine in Flames, the André Rieu concert cruise, Switzerland extensions, golf and wine cruises
- 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 a walk-out exterior balcony, a separate lounge area, the Amadeus Signature Bed as a double or twin, walk-in wardrobe, espresso machine, minibar, bathrobes and slippers and Rituals toiletries; 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 and minibar.
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 and a double or twin bed; the value category with the same pool, restaurant 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 Aurea deck plans
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Sun Deck
Sundeck Lounge, Chess Board.
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 Aurea
Dining on Amadeus Aurea
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
Light lunches and an early-riser breakfast by day, then the cocktail bar with live music, lectures and themed evenings; drinks between meals go on your onboard 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
An open gallery serving Viennese coffee and afternoon sweets.
Lido Bar on the Sun DeckIncluded
Poolside bar for wine, cocktails and al fresco lunches beside the heated pool in good weather.
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.
Entertainment and activities
- Sun deck with a heated outdoor pool, Lido Bar and wind-protected lounge areas
- River Terrace and additional open-air areas for scenic stretches like the Rhine Gorge
- Live music, dancing and themed evenings in the Panorama Bar and Lounge
- Lectures, cooking demonstrations and local performers brought on board in port
- State-of-the-art fitness room open 24 hours and a dedicated massage area
- 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
- Special sailings with the Rhine in Flames fireworks and the André Rieu concert in Maastricht
Families and who it suits
Amadeus publishes no minimum age on its cruising-tips page and offers no children’s program; Aurea is an adult-oriented ship, so ask SmartCruiser about connecting cabins and suitability before booking a child.
Best for: Travelers who want the newest, greenest Amadeus ship and the widest choice of Rhine itineraries, from the classic Amsterdam to Basel week to Rhine in Flames, Switzerland extensions and the André Rieu concert cruise.
Sails from: Amsterdam, Basel, Cologne, Strasbourg, Zurich, Passau, Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, Nuremberg · Regions: Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Dutch and Belgian Waterways
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