For couples who are looking for a modern, sophisticated atmosphere and excellent European itineraries, five- star luxury Amadeus Waterways cruise ships are hard to beat on European rivers.  Accommodation is generous with large Junior Suites onboard, well equipped fitness facilities and gyms and delicious food. The standards of the boats themselves are more than maintained by the quality of service on board, which is consistently excellent.

AMA Waterways cruises has recently added brand-new river cruise ships – MS Amadante, Amacello, Amalegro and Amadagio – four of the most elegant ships on European rivers. Cruises on the great European rivers, including Danube river cruises and rhine river cruises are popular because of the variety of landscapes and the stunning scenery that rolls by, but cruising on a luxury river cruise is also a perfect way to see the small towns and villages along the banks of those rivers.AMA’s ships have state-of-the-art amenities and, like all Amadeus Waterways ships are tastefully decorated with comfortable cabins and excellent facilities.

In addition to cruising the traditional waterways of Europe, Amadeus Waterways Cruises also offer a new cruise from Provence to Spain on board the MS Swiss Pearl and a fascinating Russian Waterways cruise on board the MS Tolstoy. The MS Swiss Pearl has been one of Europe’s most beautiful river cruise ships since 1993 and has recently started on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France. As you would expect, given the gastronomic traditions of the French, the food is sumptuous with breakfast buffets including a rich assortment of breads and pastries and regional specialties, gourmet entrees, and delectable desserts with unlimited wines from France’s great wine regions.

Luxury cruises that take in the impressive views and history of river routes between Moscow and St Petersburg come no better than the MS Leo Tolstoy, the most luxurious cruise ship ever built for Russian rivers. The Leo Tolstoy was originally designed for high ranking Kremlin officials and to host foreign dignitaries. Today, she is still one of the top ships in Russia, with large, well-appointed cabins and elegant public areas.