AmaCerto - Captivating Rhine
AmaCerto sails the full length of the navigable Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam, pairing Alsace and Black Forest wine towns with the castle-lined Rhine Gorge and Cologne's cathedral skyline.
Price Range
$$$$$
Ultra-Luxury
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with AmaWaterways before booking.
Ship Details — AmaCerto
View full AmaCerto detailsYear Built
2012
Tonnage
N/A
Passengers
164
Crew
51
Decks
4
Class
River Ship
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About AmaCerto
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every AmaCerto sailing. Based on 120 discussions.
AmaCerto is a 164-guest AmaWaterways river ship launched in 2012 that sails the Rhine, Main and Danube, and its calling card is space: most cabins use the line's twin-balcony layout, pairing a floor-to-ceiling French balcony with a genuine walk-out veranda, so guests get more fresh-air room than almost any competitor in the category. The onboard vibe is refined but relaxed and skews toward well-traveled, food-and-wine-minded couples and active retirees rather than party crowds. Parent line AmaWaterways took the No. 1 spot in U.S. News's inaugural 2026-2027 Best River Cruise Lines ranking, and that line-wide reputation is what most travelers buy into when they book AmaCerto.
What People Love
- Twin-balcony staterooms are a standout for the class - most cabins pair a floor-to-ceiling French balcony with a separate walk-out veranda, giving far more open-air space than typical river ships
- Crew service is repeatedly called the highlight, with staff learning guest names quickly and going out of their way (one bartender reportedly assembled a full meal for late-arriving guests)
- Food earns strong marks across venues, including Chaine des Rotisseurs-inspired dishes in the main dining room and the intimate Chef's Table tasting menu with a glass-enclosed demonstration kitchen
Common Complaints
- Itineraries are highly weather-dependent - low water on the Rhine and Danube has forced ship swaps, bus substitutions, or curtailed cruising, with some guests reporting only a couple of days actually sailing
- Several reviews cite logistics and communication failures around transfers, including wrong hotel/timing information for arrival or departure transfers
- Standard (lower-deck) staterooms feel tight, and some guests advise booking up to a balcony category for comfort