AmaVida was purpose-built for Spain and Portugal’s Douro River, carrying up to 102 guests for an intimate experience through vineyard valleys and historic towns. Her design combines AmaWaterways’ signature comforts — spacious staterooms, attentive service, and elegant common areas — with a true sense of place. Guests enjoy panoramic views from the lounge and Sun Deck pool, excursions to wine estates and medieval villages, and cuisine paired with local wines, creating a cruise that feels both personal and immersive.
AmaVida
AmaVida
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2013 | Refit Year | |||||
| Language | en | Gross Tonnage | 1200 | ||||
| Length | 80 | Width | 12 | ||||
| Currency | EUR | Speed | 12 | ||||
| Capacity | 102 | Crew Count | 38 | ||||
| Deck Count | 4 | Cabin Count | 51 | ||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Spacious Staterooms and Suites
Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Porto Deck
- Suite
- Balcony
Balconies and Panoramic ViewsTake in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated LuxuryExperience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Porto Deck
- Category A
- Balcony
Balconies and Panoramic Views
Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated LuxuryExperience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Lisbon Deck
- Category B
- Balcony
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Douro Deck
- Category D
- Panoramic Window
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Douro Deck
- Category E
- Panoramic Window
AmaVida
AmaVida was purpose-built for Spain and Portugal’s Douro River, carrying up to 102 guests for an intimate experience through vineyard valleys and historic towns. Her design combines AmaWaterways’ signature comforts — spacious staterooms, attentive service, and elegant common areas — with a true sense of place. Guests enjoy panoramic views from the lounge and Sun Deck pool, excursions to wine estates and medieval villages, and cuisine paired with local wines, creating a cruise that feels both personal and immersive.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2013 | ||||||
| Refit Year | |||||||
| Language | en | ||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 1200 | ||||||
| Length | 80 | ||||||
| Width | 12 | ||||||
| Currency | EUR | ||||||
| Speed | 12 | ||||||
| Capacity | 102 | ||||||
| Crew Count | 38 | ||||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||||
| Cabin Count | 51 | ||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Sun Deck
- Pool
- Sun Deck
Porto Deck
- The Lark Lounge & Bar
- Boutique
- Reception
- Elevator
- CAT A Staterooms
- Suites
Lisbon Deck
- Elevator
- Journeys Restaurant
- CAT B Staterooms
Douro Deck
- Fitness Room
- Spa
- Elevator
- CAT D Staterooms
- CAT E Staterooms
On board, guests will find exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine at the Main Restaurant. Menus highlight Portuguese and Spanish flavors paired with local wine — including the region’s signature Port. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea, tapas and lighter bites in the lounge, and a specialty coffee station. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.
Exquisite Dining On Board
Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented with elegance, turning each meal into a celebration of flavor, artistry, and place.
Journey Restaurant
Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented with elegance, turning each meal into a celebration of flavor, artistry, and place.
Regional Flavors and Fresh Ingredients
Taste the essence of every destination through cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and using regional traditions, bringing the authentic flavors of your travel destination directly to your table.
Perfectly Paired Wines and Beverages
Pair dishes with regional wines, beers, or handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully chosen by our sommeliers to complement each dish and enhance your dining experience throughout the journey.
Get a glimpse of what awaits you aboard your AmaWaterways cruise ship, where every moment on board is designed to make your journey feel effortless and memorable.
The Lark Lounge & Bar
This versatile space hosts a bar, dance floor, plenty of comfortable couches and big windows on three sides and is used for everything from the morning port talks, daytime reading and chatting to scenic cruising, afternoon tea and evening entertainment.
Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Performances and Musical Evenings
Throughout many voyages, the ship’s lounge transforms into a stage for local ensembles, jazz duos, and classical quartets
Select sailings have Music Hosts, conductors and musicians who guide you through historical context, lead onboard performances, and deepen your connection with the region’s musical heritage.
Live Regional Performances On Ship
Even on non-themed sailings, enjoy musical offerings like local performances, curated playlists, and connections to the musical stories of the rivers you traverse.
Boutique
The onboard boutique offers a variety of souvenirs for guests to purchase.
Reception
The Reception can be found on the Porto Deck.
AmaVida Itineraries
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From £3,876pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £3,876pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £5,036pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From £4,230pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £5,163pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From £6,587pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £6,664pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From £5,240pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £4,895pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Destination Port | Porto |
| Itinerary |
Vega de Terron, Portugal, Vega de Terron, Portugal, Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Régua, Entre-os-Rios, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto and Porto
|
From £6,510pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | AmaVida |
| Region | Douro |
| Departure Port | Porto |
| Destination Port | Vega de Terron, Portugal |
| Itinerary |
Porto, Porto, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Régua, Pinhão, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva and Vega de Terron, Portugal
|
From £6,587pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises