Lüftner Cruises

From: European Cruise Guide

ABOVE: The Amadeus Royal is one of 10 ships in the Lüftner Cruises fleet.

Lüftner Cruises is an Austrian company that operates 10 modern river vessels under the "Amadeus" brand in Western and Central Europe. Cruising areas include the Danube, Rhine and Main, Rhône and Saône, and Dutch and Belgian waterways.

Its 2013 cruising season begins in March and runs through December, when it offers several Christmas and New Year's itineraries.

Unlike many river-cruising companies, Lueftner doesn't just target American and Canadian travelers: It offers a European experience for passengers who don't want to leave Europe behind when they return to the ship at the end of the day.

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Lüftner Cruises