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CONTENTS Map & Cruise Calendar 2 – 3

Introduction 4 – 5

Welcome on Board! 6 – 7Encounter the Exceptional 8 – 9An Overview of the AMADEUS Services 10 – 11Eat with your Mouth and your Eyes 12 – 13

Our River Cruise Collection 14 – 39

Tulip Serenade 14 – 15 8-day cruise Amsterdam–Ghent–Amsterdam

Classical Rhine 16 – 17 8-day cruise Amsterdam–Cologne–Basel v.v.

Three Rivers 18 – 19 8-day cruise Amsterdam–Nuremberg

Across Europe 20 – 21 15-day cruise Amsterdam–Vienna–Budapest v.v.

Classical Danube 22 – 23 8-day cruise Passau–Budapest v.v. with optional 3-day land programme in Prague

Danube Rhapsody 24 – 25 8-day cruise Passau–Budapest–Passau

Blue Danube 26 – 27 8-day cruise Budapest–Nuremberg

Beautiful Blue Danube and Danube Delta 28 – 29 16-day cruise Passau–Danube Delta–Passau

1200 miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube 30 – 31 11-day cruise Bucharest–Danube Delta–Vienna

Paris, Normandy and the River Seine 32 – 33 8-day cruise Lyon–Avignon–Arles–Lyon

Treasures of Burgundy and Provence 34 – 35 8-day cruise Paris–Caudebec-en-Caux–Paris

Golf Cruise 36 on the Rhine, on the Danube and on the Rhône

Wine Cruise 37 on the Rhine, on the Danube and on the Seine

Classical Music 38 – 39 on the Rhine and on the Danube

Holiday Season Cruises 40 – 41 on the Rhine and on the Danube Christmas Markets / Christmas Cruise / New Year’s Cruise

Our Fleet 42 – 49

Information 50 – 52 Important Information 50General Terms and Conditions 51

Dear AMADEUS

Guests,

Delve inside our new 2018 cruise catalogue to see all that we

have to offer in this new travel year! We invite you to explore

Europe in true European style and comfort aboard one of our

many vessels. From Amsterdam to the Danube Delta and the

Black Sea, to the north and south of France, and the beautiful

scenery of the Rhine and Danube rivers, our cruises and their

itineraries are designed to showcase our European heritage.

We stop and visit the best of those countries we travel through

with carefully planned shore excursions to show the very best of

these magnificent cities and villages.

For over 30 years our family has been pioneering

innovation in river cruising and this year will be no different.

Following the launch of our newest ship, the AMADEUS Provence

with a beautiful infinity pool, we are thrilled to announce we will

christen our new flagship, the AMADEUS Queen, in 2018.

The vessel will feature generously sized cabins, an innovative

indoor pool deck with a retractable roof and spacious,

elegant public rooms and will cruise the Rhine,

Main and Danube rivers.

New for 2018, our exclusive Golf and Wine programmes will

round out our specialty cruise offerings, adding to our music and

winter itineraries. The award-winning AMADEUS fleet

offers something for everyone.

From the entire AMADEUS team, we wish you happy reading as

you explore all that our fleet has to offer you in 2018. We can’t

wait to welcome you on board as a part of the AMADEUS family!

Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner & Martina Lüftner

and the AMADEUS team

Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner with family

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Welcome onBoard!

Let your worries fade away on board. Travel with us through the heart of Europe in relaxing style, while seeing the best of some of the largest rivers in the world. Join us on the Sun Deck or in the Panorama Lounge and watch the water flowing into the horizon of your next adventure.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE MEETS LUXURY COMFORTOn board our vessels, you’ll find yourself crafting a space that is all your own with everything you need at your fingertips.

Choosing to take a river cruise is choosing to enjoy the serenity and convenience of a floating hotel on your European vacation. Relax in one of our many diverse spaces on board from the outdoors of the Sun Deck, the window filled Panorama Bar and Lounge, and the quiet of the AMADEUS Club. Enjoy a drink at the Lido Bar or grab a bite to eat in the well-appointed restaurant. Round out your experi-ence with a massage or a visit to the hair salon and keep active in our convenient Fitness Centre.

Feel-Good Guarantee

Encounter the ExceptionalAboard every one of the elegant ships of the AMADEUS fleet, hospitality is more than just a tradition, it is a passion. A passion you will experience in every detail, from beautifully-appointed surroundings and gourmet dining selections to the enthusiastic professionalism of those taking care of you. With a staff and crew trained to the highest standards of service, the ambience on board is relaxed yet impeccably gracious, designed to make you feel right at home in the heart of Europe.

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An integral part of the AMADEUS family, the highly trained crew on board is dedicated to making your trip an unforgettable experience. Working around the clock, our many years of service will show through our passionate service. Don’t be surprised if your waiter knows exactly how you like your eggs prepared, the bartender knows your favourite cocktail and our on-board musicians know what song is bound to get you dancing!

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An Overview of the AMADEUS Services

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Services during the Cruise• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

• Generous outside cabins, most with a so-called French balcony or drop-down windows across the entire outer side of the cabin

• Accessible outside balconies in the suites of the “AMADEUS Silver” ships, the “AMADEUS Provence” and the “AMADEUS Queen”

• Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack

• Quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe for dinner

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• 24-hour coffee station with coffee and tea

• Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Stimulating and enriching on-board programmes, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our on-board musicians

• Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions

• Complimentary use of on-board bicycles

• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Optional Services• Excursions offered during the cruises are described in detail in the

separate shore excursion booklet. We offer the opportunity to customize your experience. You can book excursion packages in advance at a special discount or on board after you embark.

• Pre- or post-programme in Prague for select departures of the cruise “Classical Danube” (pp. 24 – 25)

• Cruise extension in Paris for the cruise “Paris, Normandy and the river Seine” (pp. 34 – 35)

• On-board laundry service

• Wi-Fi on board

• Transfers to and from the cruise ships, to/from the train station, and/or the airport and/or city centre, depending on the embarkation/disembarkation locations. You will find more detailed information in the individual cruise programmes.

Eat with your Mouth and your Eyes

In the Panorama Restaurant, revel in stunning views of the river while savoring our take on haute cuisine. Our restaurant and kitchen staff look forward to providing excellent service and warm hospitality at the height of international standards.

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Authentic CuisineMeals on board are prepared with high quality regional and local ingredients to give you a taste of the areas we are passing through, bringing you an authentic taste of the region.Wines recommended by the chef will pair well with every meal. No matter the cruise, the Captain’s Gala Dinner represents the height of tradition and culinary artistry.

BAKERY AND PATISSERIE

Our delicious tarts, cakes, desserts and light pastries are all made on board using the very finest ingredients, as well as our fresh bread, made daily.

CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONSavor our European heritage through our on-board cooking demonstrations.

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