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MS Amadeus Imperial

Launched in 2020, the AMADEUS Imperial effortlessly blends the vibrant energy of a day of river cruising with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience.

This ship is made up of 4 decks and features facilities including an international restaurant, a panoramic bar, a quiet lounge area, a fitness suite and a salon. On the Sun Deck, there are loungers and deck chairs, perfect for sitting and socialising with fellow passengers. Each well- appointed cabin features Egyptian cotton bed sheets, a television, a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite toilet, a hairdryer and a minibar.

Key Facts

  • Built: 2020
  • Registry: Germany
  • Length x Width: 135 x 11.4 m / 443 x 37.5 ft
  • Decks: 4
  • Staterooms/Suites: 72/12
  • Max. passengers: 168

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)

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Classic Stateroom -  Lower Deck (Stern)

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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“Excellent trip very well organised. Madeleine our tour leader was exceptional Boat exactly as described and staff and food exemplary
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Autumnal Colours of the Moselle & Rhine
20 Oct 2024
Nigel Pearce
5 stars
“Let’s start at the top. The Captain of the Amadeus Imperial was a brilliant, experienced 4th generation Dutch Sea Captain. With such good leadership, the whole holiday followed. The GRJ team of Andrew and Lucile were both lovely personalities and very effective at their jobs. The cabin, delicious food, great...
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Glacier Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine
20 Oct 2024
Pamela Mellin
5 stars
“The whole trip was as I have come to expect from Great Rail Journeys. Very professional and well organised. The whole experience will make lifelong memories. I totally recommend this organisation.
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The Rhine Valley in Flames
01 Oct 2024
BOB THEAKSTON
5 stars
“Excellent Ship, excellent crew, excrement location
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The Beautiful Blue Danube
27 Sep 2024
Martin Sharples
5 stars
“A good mix of excursions and river cruising on a very good vessel. Amadeus crew and food were excellent. If I wanted to be picky I'd say that the contract staff meeting us at the airport were poor and gave incorrect information. It would also be better if GRJ had...
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The Classic Blue Danube
13 Sep 2024
Mr Derek Pottenger
5 stars
“The Amadeus Imperial is clearly a 5 star ship and the cruise was a very relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The trip was exceptionally well curated and managed by the two cruise directors/managers Kate and Linda.
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John Hopper
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Jane
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