AmaCerto - Rhine & Moselle Fairytales
An 11-night AmaCerto voyage from Amsterdam to Basel that detours up the winding Moselle to Cochem, Bernkastel and Roman Trier before rejoining the Rhine for Alsace and the Swiss border.
Price Range
$$$$
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