AMADEUS River Cruises has launched its 2027 5-Star Tailor-Made River Cruises brochure featuring a new luxury ship, 30 brand new experiential excursions, a selection of pre-and post-stays and no-fly options on selected itineraries. In addition, to coincide with the launch and to support agents, AMADEUS River Cruises has increased its commission payments on all 2026 and 2027 departures.
The 148-page brochure features 15 different itineraries through France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Exclusively for UK guests, every cruise includes return flights or rail from the UK, executive overseas transfers, full board five-star cruising with gratuities included and up to €200 onboard credit per person to spend as they wish on optional excursions, spa treatments or drinks at the bar.
Highlights of the 2027 brochure include:
· The five-star AMADEUS Mira joins the fleet in spring 2027 and will accommodate 158 guests in 12 spacious suites with balconies and 67 cabins featuring panoramic windows. Guests can savour culinary highlights in the elegant Panorama Restaurant, unwind on the sun deck with its outdoor pool and Lido Bar, stay active in the state-of-the-art fitness room or enjoy an al fresco drink while watching the world go by on the River Terrace. The new ship will also be sustainable with cutting-edge environmental technologies such as a hybrid propulsion system and an efficient heat recovery system. AMADEUS Mira will operate a range of itineraries on the Rhine and Danube including tulip cruises from Amsterdam, scenic journeys from Trier to Passau, voyages to the Danube Delta, and an immersive 15-day sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest.
· Tailor-made pre- and post-cruise tours and stays designed to provide a seamless extension to a river cruise holiday. These add-ons include escorted tours to Switzerland, Prague and Transylvania and independent tailor-made tours to Bavaria, Switzerland and the Italian Lakes.
· 30 new experiential excursions offering new cultural, culinary and active experiences that have been designed to suit a wide range of traveller interests. These include:
AMADEUS Taste:
o Normandy Cider & Craft Beer Experience
o Rakija – Spirits & Stories in Serbia
o Honey & Beer – Liquid Gold in Slovakia
o Abbey Eberbach with Rhine Wine Tasting
AMADEUS Active:
o E-Bike Tour Through the Wachau Valley
o Hike in the Rusenski Lom
o Heidelberg Philosophers Hike
o E-Bike Exploration of Valat Nature Reserve
Classic:
· Rathausplatz Christmas Market Visit
· Brussels Full-Day Excursion: Atomium, Cinquantenaire Park & Lunch
· Wertheim and Miltenberg Walking Tour with a Festive Christmas Gathering
· Full-Day Black Forest Heritage and Triberg Waterfalls with Lunch
· AMADEUS Aurea joined the Amadeus River Cruises’ premium fleet in May 2026 and features cutting-edge environmental technologies such as a hybrid propulsion system and an efficient heat recovery system. The ship accommodates 158 guests in 12 spacious suites with balconies and 67 cabins featuring panoramic windows. There is also an elegant Panorama Restaurant, sun deck with outdoor pool and Lido Bar, state-of-the-art fitness room and a River Terrace. AMADEUS Aurea operates on the Rhine and Danube.
In addition to the increased commission, AMADEUS River Cruises is offering travel agents the chance to earn up to £80 per booking with a new incentive that runs until 30th September 2026. This incentive is valid on all new 2026 and 2027 AMADEUS River Cruises bookings.
The new brochure is being distributed to 400 strategic partners and travel agents can order copies via BP Tradegate. A digital version, along with additional sales assets, is also accessible via the Fred. Holidays Agent Portal at www.agentfred.co.uk.
For further information and reservations, call Amadeus River Cruises on 0800 035 6411 or visit www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.u
