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MS Amadeus Cara

The Amadeus Cara joined the Amadeus fleet in 2021. Offering impeccable cabin spaces with 73 deluxe cabins and 12 Amadeus suites, each room onboard comes with a spacious en-suite bathroom, a mini bar, a flat screen television, and a walk-in wardrobe. Some rooms also offer panoramic windows or a balcony, as well as a comfortable corner sofa. Made up of four decks, the ship features many amenities including the river terrace, a restaurant, a hair salon and a fitness centre where you can work out or book a relaxing massage.

Key Facts

  • Built: 2021
  • Registry: Germany
  • Length x Width: 135 x 11.4 m / 443 x 37.5 ft
  • Decks: 4
  • Staterooms/Suites: 73/12
  • Max. passengers: 170

Facilities

From your first moment on board, you'll be greeted by a designated porter who will take your luggage from reception straight to your cabin. From this point on, your every care and need will be taken care of by a team of hard-working, friendly and professional crew, all under the leadership of a designated Hotel Manager.

During your time aboard your ship you will be pampered from beginning to end, being able to make the most of a whole host of included facilities and on board conveniences designed to make your holiday experience as comfortable and decadent as possible.

 

 

On-board Facilities

  • An elegantly furnished, spacious restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows 
  • An expansive Sun Deck with board games and deck chairs
  • A massage room offering a range of relaxing and purifying treatments, as well as a hair salon
  • The Amadeus Club, an area with a library, games and a bar, just the ticket when you're looking for somewhere quiet to pass an afternoon of sailing
  • A gym equipped with cycling machines, a treadmill, gym balls and weights

 

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the ship 
  • Bicycles available
  • On board entertainment each evening, either in the form of local artists invited on the ship to perform, or our own performers, beguiling you with classic numbers
  • The Café Vienna, serving specialist coffees, cakes and biscuits throughout the day, located near the restaurant
  • A laundry service available for all passengers
  • 24-hour reception

Dining

A hand-picked menu, exceptional service and panoramic surroundings give the experience of a 5-Star restaurant, just a short walk along the ship from your cabin. Locally inspired dishes, cooked by some of the finest ship chefs in Europe are a delight to discover, with different options available every day at each sitting, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. With each meal included at almost every time of day, you will never go hungry on a Great Rail Journeys chartered cruise.

Exclusive to our charters

The ship offers many amenities which include a beautifully designed wellness area, a fitness room, massage and beauty salon. The main panorama bar and lounge provides comfortable seating and offering nightly entertainment in the evenings. The large Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant chess board, shuffleboard and Indoor Pool. You will also be able to use the complimentary Wi-Fi available on board. 

  • A welcome drinks reception upon boarding 
  • A wide-selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options 
  • Use of on board facilities including a well-equipped fitness room
  • Tea & Coffee making facilities in your cabin
  • Entertainment provided nightly in the panorama bar  
  • The friendly proficiency of all staff on board; whether you want to head out in the evening to explore your port of call or talk about dietary requirements, there'll always be someone to help
  • A captain's gala dinner on the last night
  • The option to book an appointment with the on board hair stylist or masseur (payable locally)

Deckplan

Staterooms & Suites

Accommodation on board our ships is some of the finest found on any river cruise ships operated across Europe. We strive to offer you the best with our staterooms and suites, prioritising comfort, space and taste above all else, and giving all the quality of a 5-Star hotel room on water. From enormous windows providing sumptuous views of the passing landscapes, to well-appointed furniture as well as tea & coffee making facilities, every cabin aboard our ships is designed to impress and indulge.

Catering to all requirements, we offer a range of cabins separated into three categories:

Deluxe Suites - Upper Deck

Travel the rivers in the utmost comfort and style when you choose to stay in one of our incredible Deluxe Suites. These cabins are larger than the others on board, at 26.4 square metres, and come with additional touches that adds just that extra touch of opulence.

Deluxe Stateroom - Upper Deck

With your first steps into your Deluxe Stateroom, the impressive amount space is immediately apparent, with plenty of room for luggage, clothes and souvenirs included in your 17.5 square metres.

Deluxe Stateroom - Middle Deck

With your first steps into your Deluxe Stateroom, the impressive amount space is immediately apparent, with plenty of room for luggage, clothes and souvenirs included in your 17.5 square metres.

Classic Stateroom - Lower Deck

We take great pride in the quality, comfort and elegance that makes up the 16 square metres of our Classic Staterooms, which make up the majority of our on board accommodation. And we recognise the importance of having somewhere inviting to retire to after an engaging day of cruising or excursions.

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