

7-night Iconic Christmas Markets Cruise
Aboard
AmaSonata
From
Nuremberg, Germany
4 Sailings
Dec 3, 2025 - Dec 16, 2026
Published prices from
$4,339
per person*
taxes & fees included


4.9/5 ⭐Google 600+ Reviews | A+ Better Business Bureau

Overview
Designed with soft colors and ideal for relaxation, AmaSonata is one of the best ways to cruise down the rivers of Europe. Featured in most staterooms on board are AmaWaterways' twin balconies, which give passengers the option of a French or traditional balcony by simply equipping rooms with both options. This allows guests to enjoy the scenic banks from the comfort of their luxurious stateroom. The luxury continues with the white table cloths and 5-star cuisine at The Chef's Table, where an open kitchen puts you in the middle of the action while your meal is prepared!
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio


Sun Deck

Violin Deck

Cello Deck

Piano Deck

Size: 300 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardro...

Size: 290 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardro...

Size: 235 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardro...

Size: 235 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower-heads, Large wardro...

Size: 210 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower-heads, Large wardr...

Size: 210 sq. ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrob...

Size: 170 sq. ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-l...

Size: 160 sq. ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror,...

Size: 160 sq. ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, h...

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Jun 28, 2014
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
Felt like it was my own private Ship. Budapest and Vienna beautiful, so much to see, so little time.
Pros: Everything went smoothly as expected.
Cons: No medical on board or someone who is trained to help in emergency.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes
Sep 11, 2014
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
Amazing cruise, best ship on the river. Everything exceeded our expectations!! Every meal was a 5 star experience. The wines were all excellent and from local vineyards. Staff excellent and went out of there way to make everything perfect! I don't think there can be a better river cruise than with AmaWaterways. Their ships are far superior to other lines we saw during the cruise.
Pros: Food, service, wines, cabins
Cons: Tour sizes, bus rides
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
3
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes
Apr 20, 2015
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
We spent Easter 2015 aboard the AmaSonata on a Tulip Time cruise. This itinerary is very busy with 2 or more stops per day. Be sure to see Kinderdik windmills; Keukenhof gardens from Amsterdam; take the canal cruise as well as an evening Amsterdam canal cruise, if possible. Explore the little towns and take time to enjoy the atmosphere, have a beverage and let the charm of these villages surround you while you relax. Bruges, Belguim was beautiful, but very crowded and a long distance from the port towns - well worth the trip but do know you will encounter lots of other tourists. Meals in this town take forever on a busy day so consider a casual meal and allowing more time to explore. The tour guides were amazing - Ama provides wonderful options to select in the many quaint, ancient towns. These guides tell the fun stories of these countries and take you back in time! The staff on board is outstanding. They want to get you everything you want and more. They learn your preferences and greet you daily with enthusiasm and true caring. The owners of this company show how much they want to please each and every passenger and their warmth and thoughtfulness is carried out by the fabulous people on board each ship. Consider taking this itinerary the 2nd or 3rd week of April. The weather may be more consistent and the flower fields should be hitting the peak of the season.
Pros: Beautiful staterooms & ship, friendly & gracious crew, busy-fun itinerary, great Easter celebration
Cons: Flower viewing was at the end
Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes
Apr 13, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
Excellent experience!
Pros: River Cruising; Ports; Staff
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
4
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes
May 22, 2017
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
Had a great cruise. The two (2) weeks went by very fast. The three (3) days in Zurich and two (2) days in Lucerne were great. Switzerland is a beautiful country. As my brother who works for the US Government says it is "Gods" country.
Pros: Loved the Zurich and Lucerne pre cruise stay
Cons: Wished we had more small towns as stops on the cruise
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes
May 28, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
AmaSonata
We made life long friends and had the time of our lives, the Amasonata staff made us feel special everyday, our cruise manager was always on top of every tour and event, we will surely be back for another adventure
Pros: Amasonata staff covered every detail perfectly, all day everyday we were treated like family
Cons: Only that our cruise had to end
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend AmaSonata
Yes


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Dec 3, 2025 - Dec 16, 2026
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From
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Apr 5 - Jul 12, 2026
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From
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7 Sailings
Nov 3, 2025 - Oct 19, 2026
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