Introducing Amadeus Queen

Amadeus Queen is

Christened

DANUBE | RHINE · MAIN · MOSELLE | RHÔNE · SAÔNE | SEINE | THE DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

Walking along the river bank, through a bustling and

of the ship screamed understated elegance and

vibrant Amsterdam, we saw the beautiful MS Amadeus

the small touches were the biggest show stoppers.

Queen decked with balloons and bursting with life.

Bright lights lit the corridors and cabin numbers, and

The 162-passenger vessel was completed only weeks

open spaces welcomed us in with vast windows and

ago and she’s the latest addition to the Amadeus River

reflective mirrors. The biggest addition to the ship was

Cruises fleet. We boarded the ship and were greeted by

the swimming pool located in the Amadeus Club at the

not only the passionate and attentive crew, but by the

aft of the ship. A retractable roof allows for fresh air

Lueftner family themselves.

and sunlight to penetrate the relaxing room, which also houses a bar and a 24-hour tea and coffee facility.

Public spaces are in abundance on board the ship. In addition to the Amadeus Club, a large, spacious and open Sun Deck boasts nothing more than a shuffleboard and vast seating options, whilst the Panorama Bar offers relaxation with panoramic views. The bar area leads to a part-shielded river terrace, which is best enjoyed when sailing along the river with nothing but views ahead.

As well as these facilities, passengers can also make use of the hair salon, massage room and fitness room, equipped with weights, yoga mats and bike machines.

Amadeus River Cruises is one of very few familyowned and operated river cruise companies sailing the European rivers today. The christening of a new ship is certainly a family affair, extended to those also considered family, and a sailing aboard an Amadeus River Cruises vessel is no different. Celebrity endorsements are simply non-existent and each and every ship to join the fleet is christened with a family member as its Godmother. The MS Amadeus Queen followed tradition and the youngest of three daughters, Corina, was given the honours. She spoke about her passion for Amadeus River Cruises and how proud she

The cabins on board are spacious and offer all of

was on this day, just as proud as she felt christening her

the modern facilities you would expect in a 4-star

very first ship at just nine years old. As the champagne

hotel room. Beds are offered in either twin or double

bottle smashed against the hull of the vessel, the crowd

configuration and each cabin has a wealth of storage

cheered and it was bubbles all around for everyone.

space, most with walk in wardrobes complete with slippers and robes! The bathrooms are sleek and

Following the ceremony, we were able to walk around

shower space is fairly large, complete with L’Occitane

the ship and see the beauty and detail that had gone

toiletries. French Balcony cabins are offered with drop

into this creation for ourselves. The overall persona

down panoramic windows so that passengers can let in light and fresh air, as well as a balcony effect next to an additional seating area within the cabin. The 135m long by 11.4m wide vessel also boasts 12 spacious suites which offer a small outdoor balcony as well as an additional seating area inside the cabin, and a new addition of a small library.

Overall, the MS Amadeus Queen is certainly a royal additional to the fleet and the Lueftner family.