REDEFINING LUXURY RIVER CRUISES
Our Story – Exceptional from the Very Beginning
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.
1997
When a Vision Set Sail
From the very beginning, the Lüftner family followed every stage of the construction process of the flagship m/s AMADEUS vessel with personal dedication. Their vision was clear: to create a ship that offers a refined experience they themselves would seek when traveling Europe‘s rivers.
2013
Award-Winning: The Silver Series
With our Silver Series, we were among the first European river cruise owners to introduce the idea of exceptionally spacious designs. Each ship features suites with walk-out balconies and luxurious cabins with drop-down panoramic windows.
2017
Defining Luxury River Cruising
With a new ship joining the fleet each year, AMADEUS has evolved into an internationally renowned name in luxury river cruising, recognized for setting new standards in elegance and hospitality. Today, one of Europe‘s youngest fleets reflects our pursuit of innovation and effortless sophistication.
2027
Forging the Future
In 2027, our newest fleet member AMADEUS Mira makes its mark on the future. Setting sail with state-of-the-art hybrid technology, this ship features efficient heat recovery, solar panels, and advanced energy systems. Here, high-tech innovation meets finely crafted details.
The Evolution of the AMADEUS Fleet: Growing Year by Year
1997 - 1998 - 2001 - 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2013 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2019 - 2019 - 2020 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025 - 2026 - 2027
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