AmaRudi
Will sail from Budapest, Hungary · Fly into BUD
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AmaRudi is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for April 11, 2027. Every new ship on the way
About AmaRudi
AmaRudi is a new AmaWaterways cruise ship, due to make her maiden voyage on April 11, 2027. She will carry 196 guests with a crew of 70. She is set to sail Danube itineraries.
AmaRudi is AmaWaterways' second double-width Danube ship, following AmaMagna, and the first in the fleet named after a man, co-founder Rudi Schreiner. Her inaugural cruise is scheduled to leave Vilshofen on April 11, 2027. She is planned for 196 guests in 98 rooms with Journey's Restaurant, The Chef's Table, Rudi's Wine Bar and a Deck Club barbecue, a pickleball court, and a new entertainment room with a cinema, karaoke and billiards. Stage V engines, solar panels and shore power are part of the design.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 196
- Crew 70 · 1:2.8
- Debuts
- April 11, 2027
- Length
- 135 m
- Will be shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
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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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
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 under Violin Deck cabins
Start with Cello Deck accommodation
Compare a room below accommodation and away from the restaurant lobby and lift. Check the smaller Piano Deck footprint before calling a room cabin-sandwiched.
Why we flag this
The wide-ship plan shows long accommodation blocks on Cello and Violin Decks, with a much shorter Piano Deck cabin block and public spaces forward. Check the source plan.
Violin Deck under Sun Deck activity
Check Violin Deck beneath pool and sports areas
Locate the suite against the pool, whirlpool, walking circuit and pickleball court above. A large upper-deck suite does not automatically avoid activity overhead.
Why we flag this
This ship's Sun Deck plan identifies a pool, whirlpool and pickleball court. These are layout reasons to investigate timing and overlap, not confirmed disturbance reports. Check the source plan.
Piano Deck cabins near the wine bar and Chef's Table
Check the Piano Deck venue adjacency
Ask about evening dining, public doors and service access before choosing a lower-deck cabin near these venues. Also compare Violin Deck cabin ends with the lounge and wellness spaces.
Why we flag this
The map places a wine bar and Chef's Table forward of the Piano Deck accommodation. AmaRudi also shows The Studio beside the Piano Deck cabin block; its billiards, media and cinema uses warrant a separate check. 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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she will sail
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
AmaRudi sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)BUD Terminal 2B3.0 ★
- SkyCourt LoungeBUD SkyCourt3.0 ★
- Platinum Lounge (Schengen)BUD Terminal 2A2.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaRudi?
AmaRudi is being built for AmaWaterways.
When does AmaRudi enter service?
AmaRudi is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for April 11, 2027.
How big is AmaRudi?
AmaRudi measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does AmaRudi carry?
AmaRudi will carry 196 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 70 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
Where does AmaRudi sail?
AmaRudi is set to sail Danube itineraries. Her home port will be Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaRudi?
AmaRudi 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 AmaRudi?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaRudi; this page links to Deck plans.
Which cabins are good choices on AmaRudi?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Cello Deck under Violin Deck cabins: Compare a room below accommodation and away from the restaurant lobby and lift. Check the smaller Piano Deck footprint before calling a room 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 AmaRudi?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Violin Deck under Sun Deck activity: Locate the suite against the pool, whirlpool, walking circuit and pickleball court above. A large upper-deck suite does not automatically avoid activity overhead. Piano Deck cabins near the wine bar and Chef's Table: Ask about evening dining, public doors and service access before choosing a lower-deck cabin near these venues. Also compare Violin Deck cabin ends with the lounge and wellness spaces. 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 AmaRudi 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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
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