REDEFINING LUXURY RIVER CRUISES
The Story of Lueftner Cruises
For decades, the family-owned, Austrian company Lueftner Cruises has been synonymous with the AMADEUS fleet, a brand associated with authenticity true to the company’s European origins. Knowledge and passion are put into the building of each ship so that we may provide our guests the qualities that matter most.
TRADITION
What Does 40 Years of River Cruising Experience Look Like?
The Lueftner Cruises vision was conceived forty years ago when Dr. Wolfgang Lueftner, an Austrian-native, worked as a cruise director and discovered his love of river cruising. He realized that the uniqueness of this form of travel creates an opportunity for travelers to discover fascinating cities on rivers that have carved a place in Europe’s rich history. The perfect partnership was formed when Wolfgang met his wife, Martina, who was born and raised in Germany. Together, the couple’s heritage, tradition and background combine with their ability to build first-class river ships and influence every aspect of their company. The legacy continues with the couple’s daughters and their vision for the future.
Forty years of experience in European river cruising looks like AMADEUS.
INNOVATION
A Fleet of Excellence
We are proud to have one of the youngest and most modern fleets on the European waters. Driven and inspired by an ever-changing world of river cruising, each new AMADEUS vessel reflects our personal definition of timeless elegance, technical innovation and attention to detail. With every new ship we celebrate the evolution of our fleet with a focus on environmentally sustainable features, state-of-the-art cabin design, modern elegance, and luxurious comfort.
We proudly look back on decades of first-class shipbuilding, characterized by our great passion for innovation & design. Our philosophy is to combine what we learn over our years of experience as a river cruise experts, with the constant goal to give passengers on our AMADEUS ships precious travel memories that last a lifetime.
Dr. Wolfgang LUEftner & Martina LUEftner
WE CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY
See what's next in store for us:
In 2025, we will welcome another innovative fleet member in the form of the new AMADEUS Amara. She features the latest technology for sustainable travel and evokes the 5-star comfort that is part of our identity.
