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AmaBella below the Praterbrücke in Vienna · Photo: Tokfo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

About AmaBella

AmaBella is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2010. She carries 160 guests with a crew of 51. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.

AmaBella is a 135-meter AmaWaterways river ship for 160 guests in 80 staterooms, many of which pair a French balcony with a step-out balcony. She entered service in 2010 and was redesigned in 2021. Guests can eat in three places: the Main Restaurant, the tasting-menu Chef's Table and a casual Café Bistro, and the Sun Deck has a heated pool. Her current schedule is on the Danube, from the two-week Grand Danube between Vilshofen and Giurgiu to shorter runs between Budapest and Vilshofen or Nuremberg; the line also lists the Rhine among her rivers.

Ship facts

Guests
160
Crew 51 · 1:3.1
Entered service
2010
Refitted 2021
Length
135 m
Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
Decks
4
Cabins
4/5, fleet average 4.3
Dining
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Value
4/5, fleet average 4.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AmaWaterways fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.

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Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.

All decks

Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Start with Cello Deck cabins away from public entrances
Deck 4Deck plan

On this deck: Sun Deck

AmaBella, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Violin Deck

AmaBella, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan

On this deck: Cello Deck

AmaBella, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan

On this deck: Piano Deck

AmaBella, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabin grades

Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.

Amabella official representative Suite accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

SSSuite

350 sq. ft. with french balcony & outside balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Twin Balcony Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

AATwin Balcony Stateroom

235 sq. ft. with french balcony & outside balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Twin Balcony Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

BATwin Balcony Stateroom

210 sq. ft. with french balcony & outside balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative French Balcony Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

CFrench Balcony Stateroom

170 sq. ft. with french balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Twin Balcony Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

ABTwin Balcony Stateroom

235 sq. ft. with french balcony & outside balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Twin Balcony Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

BBTwin Balcony Stateroom

210 sq. ft. with french balcony & outside balcony.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Window Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

DWindow Stateroom

170 sq. ft. with fixed windows.

Decks:

Amabella official representative Window Stateroom accommodation
Representative accommodation published by AmaWaterways for this grade; individual layouts and views may differ. Cruise line photo

EWindow Stateroom

170 sq. ft. with fixed windows.

Decks:

Official cabin grades · checked 2026-10-22

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Cello Deck accommodation beneath Violin Deck cabins

    Start with Cello Deck cabins away from public entrances

    Shortlist rooms under accommodation, away from the restaurant entrance, stairs and lift. Where the Piano Deck cabin block overlaps, compare rooms above and below rather than assuming the whole deck is cabin-sandwiched.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific maps place accommodation on Piano, Cello and Violin Decks, with the restaurant forward on Cello and a shorter cabin block on Piano. Check the source plan.

  • Violin Deck below occupied Sun Deck areas

    Check Violin Deck beneath Sun Deck activity

    Match the cabin to the walking circuit, seating and pool or whirlpool footprint shown on this ship. Ask about early setup and deck activity if you are a light sleeper.

    Why we flag this

    The upper accommodation deck sits beneath the Sun Deck. The exact water feature, public layout and room position are visible in the individual diagrams; this is a spatial caution, not a noise report. Check the source plan.

  • Violin and Cello Deck public-area transitions

    Check cabins at the ends of the accommodation corridor

    Compare distance from the forward lounge/reception or restaurant access, and from the aft Chef's Table. Avoid selecting by cabin category alone when passing traffic matters.

    Why we flag this

    The maps place the lounge and reception forward on Violin Deck, the restaurant forward on Cello Deck and the Chef's Table aft on Violin Deck. Connecting-room symbols and lift reach vary by ship; consult the map notes. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. Download compiled by Cruise Frog; it is not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Named decks use bottom-to-top viewer levels: 4 = Sun Deck, 3 = Violin Deck, 2 = Cello Deck, 1 = Piano Deck.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

Photos

1 photo

Where she sails

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

Flying in for your cruise?

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates AmaBella?

AmaBella is operated by AmaWaterways.

How big is AmaBella?

AmaBella measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does AmaBella carry?

AmaBella carries 160 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 51 (about 3.1 guests per crew member).

When did AmaBella enter service?

AmaBella entered service in 2010 and was last refurbished in 2021.

Where does AmaBella sail?

AmaBella sails Danube and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for AmaBella?

AmaBella sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for AmaBella?

AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaBella; this page links to Deck plans.

How is AmaBella rated?

Cruises Frog rates AmaBella 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on dining (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).

Which cabins are good choices on AmaBella?

For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Cello Deck accommodation beneath Violin Deck cabins: Shortlist rooms under accommodation, away from the restaurant entrance, stairs and lift. Where the Piano Deck cabin block overlaps, compare rooms above and below rather than assuming the whole deck is cabin-sandwiched. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AmaBella?

For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Violin Deck below occupied Sun Deck areas: Match the cabin to the walking circuit, seating and pool or whirlpool footprint shown on this ship. Ask about early setup and deck activity if you are a light sleeper. Violin and Cello Deck public-area transitions: Compare distance from the forward lounge/reception or restaurant access, and from the aft Chef's Table. Avoid selecting by cabin category alone when passing traffic matters. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find AmaBella deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.

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