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Amadeus Silver III

About Amadeus Cruises

Austrian-based Amadeus River Cruises sails Europe's rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Rhone, Main and Saone onboard a relatively young fleet. The line touts its superb dining experience and quality wines, which are complimentary with every dinner onboard.

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  • Do I have to dress up on a Amadeus cruise?

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Amadeus Cruises Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on Amadeus cruise ships?

Amadeus draws experiential-minded, well-traveled cruisers in the 50-plus age bracket, with passengers coming mainly from Europe, with a smaller number of North Americans as well as folks from further afield. The line is popular with groups, such as clubs and special interest organizations. It's rare to see families with children onboard. Amadeus is looking to attract younger cruisers with active- and millennial-themed sailings.

Do I have to dress up on a Amadeus cruise?

Not during the day. Jeans, shorts and casual trousers are acceptable on shore excursions, and comfortable shoes are a must. Amadeus asks passengers to dress "smartly" for dinner, and cruisers do tend to dress up. In general, men wear collared shirts -- some with jackets and ties; dresses, skirts or pants and smarter tops for the ladies. Additionally, for special occasions (such as the weekly captain's gala dinner) the guideline is "semi-formal or smart-casual."

Is everything free on Amadeus cruises?

No. Cruise fares do include all meals, wine (a choice of red, white or rose) with lunch and dinner and 24-hour self-serve tea and coffee and late-night snacks. Also included are a once-per-sailing captain's welcome cocktail.

You'll pay extra for drinks at the bar, an optional specialty fine dining experience, Wi-Fi, laundry and any items from the onboard gift shop.

Shore tours or excursions are not included. On all cruises there is an a la carte program of customizable excursion packages, ranging from four shore tours during a weeklong cruise to a package taking in every available tour. Or you can book shore tours individually.

What are Amadeus’s most popular activities?

Shore tours -- sometimes two per day -- are available in every port of call and are the most popular activity for Amadeus cruisers. Options might include walking tours with wireless audio guides, bus tours and visits to castles, vineyards and museums along with activities related to specific destinations, such as canal cruises in Amsterdam. In many ports, passengers also choose to borrow bikes to take ashore for scenic bike rides.

Entertainment is livelier than most river cruises with a pair of resident musicians and singers, along with visiting bands and entertaining acts such as sea shanty choirs.

One of the most popular entertainment options, available only on some cruises, is a swashbuckling pirates' night, where staff, and some passengers, dress up and participate in light-hearted music quizzes, treasure hunts and other games.

Why go with Amadeus?

  • Flexible value-for-money cruises
  • Modern fleet with high level of amenities including walk-in closets in most cabins
  • Excellent cuisine

Best for: Groups, couples and solo travelers looking for an a la carte river cruise vacation with optional excursion program

Not for: Anyone who prefers the freedom of open-seating dining

Amadeus River Cruises Cruiser Reviews

Tulips, art and chocolate

As dinner was served late, starting at 7:00, and our tours were early, this wasn't a concern as it might have been on other cruises.Wine & beer complimentary at lunch & dinner.Read More
knitstrumread

2-5 Cruises

Age 63s

Amadeus Riva a Homerun!

We loved our farewell dinner in Budapest and the incredible sail on the city of lights in addition to the gypsy music that was brought onboard to entertain us.They also had the Amadeus duo that were great for passing the evenings with various shows and got us on the dance floor and singing along!Read More
pearlodea

10+ Cruises

Age 60s

Avoid if individual travellers

So he was from one end of the restaurant to the other.The restaurant meals are very small ie: roast beef and prawns was actually a piece of beef 100mm x 50mm and 2mm thick with one prawn.Read More
Blu the cockapoo

10+ Cruises

Age 69s

Beyond our wildest expectations

We couldn't have been more satisfied, in fact the whole cruise exceeded our expectations.This was our first river cruise and didn't know what to expect.Read More
SilverHybrid1

10+ Cruises

Age 64s

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