AmaPrima
Sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands · Fly into AMS
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AmaPrima at Vilshofen an der Donau, 2013 · Photo: High Contrast, CC BY 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
About AmaPrima
AmaPrima is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2013. She carries 162 guests with a crew of 51. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
AmaPrima is a 135-meter AmaWaterways ship from 2013 carrying 162 guests in 81 staterooms. All suites and many staterooms have twin balconies and marble bathrooms, and the ship has two restaurants, a heated pool, a fitness room and a salon. Her featured trips are the Enchanting Rhine between Basel and Amsterdam, a Holland and Belgium round trip from Amsterdam, and a Moselle, Rhine and Main itinerary between Luxembourg and Nuremberg; she was one of three ships hosting AmaSofia's 2026 christening for travel advisors.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 162
- Crew 51 · 1:3.2
- Entered service
- 2013
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- 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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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.
Compare the decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
On this deck: Cello Deck
On this deck: Piano Deck
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.
Photos

AmaPrima at Vilshofen an der Donau, 2013Photo: High Contrast, CC BY 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- RhineAmsterdam to Basel through Germany's castles and vineyards
- DanubeGermany, Austria and Hungary to the Black Sea
Home port: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Flying in for your cruise?
AmaPrima sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The airport is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aspire Lounge 26AMS Schengen Piers4.6 ★
- Aspire Lounge 41AMS Non-Schengen Piers4.6 ★
- KLM Crown Lounge 25AMS Schengen Piers4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaPrima?
AmaPrima is operated by AmaWaterways.
How big is AmaPrima?
AmaPrima measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does AmaPrima carry?
AmaPrima carries 162 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 51 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
When did AmaPrima enter service?
AmaPrima entered service in 2013.
Where does AmaPrima sail?
AmaPrima sails Rhine and Danube itineraries. Her home port is Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaPrima?
AmaPrima sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaPrima?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaPrima; this page links to Deck plans.
How is AmaPrima rated?
Cruise Frog rates AmaPrima 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 AmaPrima?
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 AmaPrima?
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 AmaPrima 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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