Amadeus River Cruises, an Austria-based company catering largely to European passengers, has worked to tap into the American market in recent years with its budget-priced cruises. The relatively low price includes extras, though, like complimentary wine with dinner (the cuisine is also a highlight). By the end of 2016, the line will operate a dozen ships sailing river itineraries in France, Germany, Hungary, Austria, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Belgium, as well as Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
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Fine Dining and Unlimited Wine: Food is a focus on an Amadeus cruise, and dinner is accompanied by free-flowing, high-quality wines that pair nicely with the chef's creations. The daily soup offerings are also a delight.
Nightly Cocktail Hours: Amadeus hosts a nightly cocktail hour at which passengers gather to mingle over drinks and conversation before heading to dinner. Live music is available on board each evening as well.
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Amadeus Club: This aft lounge is a lovely space for relaxing, with a selection of teas, cookies, puzzles, books, a TV, and computers offering Internet access.
A La Carte Pricing Options: You can book all of your excursions ahead of time for a discount, or play it by ear and select tours one day at a time during the voyage. Tips aren't included in the fare, so you can dole those out to deserving crew members as you wish.
Who It's Good For
River Newbies: Travelers looking to dip their toes into their first river cruise will find Amadeus offers highly competitive pricing.
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Expect an International Mix: Your shipmates will hail from an assortment of countries but primarily Austria, Germany, and Britain. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and mingle — passengers are likely to speak English even if it's not their first language.