AmaSiena

AmaSiena at a glance

AmaSiena is a purpose-built river ship launched in 2020, sailing for AmaWaterways. She carries up to 156 guests looked after by a crew of 51, across 78 cabins on a 135-metre hull — a scale that keeps the atmosphere personal without feeling crowded. She sails the rivers of Western Europe, with current sailings departing from Amsterdam and Basel.

• Rivers sailed: Rhine, Ijssel, Waal, Benelux waterways
• Departures from: Amsterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland

Dining on AmaSiena

AmaSiena offers two included dining venues, giving guests a genuine choice of atmosphere every evening without a supplement to pay.

The Main Restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship, serving regional cuisine with open seating times and river views — sit when you like, with whom you like. For something more theatrical, The Chef's Table offers a multi-course tasting menu prepared by a dedicated chef in an intimate setting, included in your cruise fare. Both venues are open to all guests at no extra charge, so you can alternate freely throughout your voyage.

Complimentary speciality coffees and teas are available around the clock at the Specialty Coffee & Tea Station, a self-service spot that suits an early-morning start before a port excursion just as well as a slow afternoon on the water.

On-board life and activities

The Main Lounge is where the ship comes alive socially — cocktails at the fully stocked bar, enrichment talks about upcoming ports of call, and live entertainment in the evenings. Entry is included; drinks and food are charged separately unless covered by a beverage package.

Up on deck, the Sun Deck gives you unobstructed views as the river landscape unfolds around you. The Heated Sun-Deck Pool — complete with a swim-up bar — means you can take a dip and order a drink without ever leaving the water. Alongside it, a Walking Track lets you stretch your legs in the open air, and the fully equipped Fitness Centre is complimentary to use (specialist classes carry a charge).

When you want to slow down, the Library offers a quiet corner with books and games, while the Massage & Hair Salon is on hand for treatments and hairdressing — the space itself is free to enter; individual services are charged separately. There is also a Gift Shop stocking souvenirs, regional keepsakes and everyday essentials.

One feature that sets AmaSiena apart on a river cruise is her Complimentary Bicycle Fleet. Guests can borrow a bike at no charge and explore ports independently — no guided tour required, just the freedom to ride at your own pace through the towns and countryside along the river.

Cabins on AmaSiena

AmaSiena's 78 cabins span three grades, each with a distinct take on space and outdoor access. Full deck plans are on the AmaSiena cabins and deck plans page.

The Suite – French Balcony & Outside Balcony (32.5 m², sleeps up to 4) is the only suite aboard to combine both a drop-down French balcony window and a full step-out outside balcony — dual outdoor access that is unique to this grade. The Balcony Cabin AA (21.8 m², sleeps up to 4) shares the same dual-access concept — a French window and a step-out balcony deck — making fresh air and open river views part of the everyday experience without upgrading to a suite. For guests who prefer a simpler approach, the Outside Cabin D (14.9 m², sleeps 2) delivers natural daylight and river scenery through a fixed window at a lower price point than any balcony grade.

Where AmaSiena sails

Current sailings focus on the rivers of Western Europe, with the majority running along the Rhine. The Ijssel, the Waal and Benelux waterways also feature in the programme. Itineraries of up to 11 nights depart from Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Basel in Switzerland, covering some of the most scenically and culturally rich stretches of river in Europe.

Because every sailing involves flying to either Amsterdam or Basel, the cruise naturally sits in the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st can book the flights, the hotel nights either side and the airport transfers as a single Cruise1st Package — one booking, one point of contact, no gaps.

Why book AmaSiena with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st's Best Price Guarantee means you book knowing you are not overpaying. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week — call before you book to talk through cabin grades, fare inclusions and which itinerary suits your travel style; it is the kind of advice that makes a genuine difference on a river cruise where the differences between cabins and itineraries are more nuanced than on a large ocean ship. And because every AmaSiena departure requires flying to Europe, bundling everything into a Cruise1st Package — cruise, flights, hotels and transfers in one booking — is the straightforward way to keep the whole trip organised.

Common questions about AmaSiena

What is included in the AmaSiena cruise fare?

All main dining in the Main Restaurant and The Chef's Table is included, as are speciality coffees and teas, use of the Sun Deck, Heated Sun-Deck Pool, Walking Track, Fitness Centre, Library and the complimentary bicycle fleet. The Main Lounge is free to enter; drinks are charged separately unless you have a beverage package. Spa treatments and hairdressing carry their own charge.

Which cabin grade should I book on AmaSiena?

If outdoor space matters most, the Suite (32.5 m²) is the only grade with both a French balcony and a full outside balcony. The Balcony Cabin AA (21.8 m²) offers the same dual-access concept at a smaller footprint and can still sleep up to four guests. Travelling as a couple on a tighter budget? The Outside Cabin D (14.9 m²) keeps the river views while saving the premium of a balcony. Our Australian cruise experts can walk you through the exact differences — call us seven days a week before you commit.

Do I need to arrange flights to join AmaSiena?

Yes — all current sailings depart from Amsterdam in the Netherlands or Basel in Switzerland, so flying from Australia is part of every trip. Cruise1st can package the cruise, international flights, hotel nights before and after, and transfers into a single booking so nothing falls between the cracks.

How many guests does AmaSiena carry?

AmaSiena accommodates up to 156 guests, served by a crew of 51 across 78 cabins. That ratio of guests to crew, and the overall scale of the ship, keeps the atmosphere notably intimate compared with large ocean vessels.

Are there other AmaWaterways ships I can compare?

Yes. AmaWaterways operates several ships you can book through Cruise1st. Others in the fleet available to browse include AmaCello, AmaReina and AmaVerde — each sailing its own programme of itineraries.