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AmaWaterways · River cruise · Europe · Stateroom

AmaMagna — Category AB Stateroom

Score
7.0 out of 10
Fare
US$942.57–US$1,056.86 per person per night, quoted by Affordable Tours, as of 20 October 2026
Last checked
Fare source
Affordable Tours

The review

Category AB is the same 252 sq ft stateroom with an outside balcony as AA, on the Cello Deck one level down. It is the least expensive way to have a balcony on AmaMagna, with all meals, wine at lunch and dinner and excursions included. The 355 sq ft SB suite on the same deck is worth pricing before booking.

For

  • The least expensive room with an outside balcony
  • 252 sq ft
  • Four restaurants, beer and wine at meals and port excursions included

Against

  • One deck below the AA rooms
  • About 100 sq ft smaller than the suites
  • Gratuities and premium drinks are extra

How it scores

Five scores out of 10, weighted into the overall. How we score

Space 25% of score
7.0 out of 10
At 252 sq ft with an outside balcony it is roomy for a river-ship stateroom, though about 100 sq ft smaller than the suites. 1
Dining 20% of score
7.0 out of 10
Four included restaurants, including a Chef's Table tasting menu, with beer and wine at lunch and dinner, though Fodor's found the food unmemorable and one 2025 guest struggled to get a table for two. 2345
Journey 20% of score
7.0 out of 10
The Danube between Vilshofen and Budapest (or on to the Iron Gates and Giurgiu) with a choice of included excursions in every port, though Fodor's found the included tours crowded and premium outings such as a Vienna concert cost extra. 6734
Comfort 15% of score
8.0 out of 10
The ship dates from 2019 and has wide public areas, a Sun Deck pool, a wellness studio, a cinema and a lift to every cabin deck, though the lift does not reach the Sun Deck. 823
Value 20% of score
6.0 out of 10
At roughly $943–$1,057 per person per night it is the cheapest room with a balcony, but the SB suite is only about $85–$90 a night more. 9102

The facts

Facts about Category AB Stateroom, with sources
Type Stateroom
Floor area 23.4 m² · 252 sq ft1
Balcony Full balcony1
Deck Cello Deck1
Beds Two twin beds or one large bed (larger than a queen), chosen at booking6
Bathroom En-suite21
Dining All meals in four included restaurants: the Main Restaurant, The Chef's Table (multi-course tasting menu from an open kitchen), Jimmy's (family-style) and Al Fresco; beer and wine with lunch and dinner2
Included
  • All meals in four restaurants
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour
  • Specialty coffee and tea
  • Included guided excursions in port (choice of up to six a day)
  • Port charges
  • Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
26
Fare US$942.57–US$1,056.86 per person per night (quoted by Affordable Tours), as of 20 October 2026910

Worked out from these departures:

  • US$6,598 ÷ 7 nights = US$942.57 per person per night Magna on the Danube (Celebration of Wine), Vilshofen to Budapest. Departs 14 March 2027. 9
  • US$7,398 ÷ 7 nights = US$1,056.86 per person per night Magna on the Danube, Vilshofen to Budapest. Departs 1 August 2027. 10

Sources

  1. AmaWaterways — AmaMagna overview (deck plan with all eight categories)

    AmaWaterways · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  2. AmaWaterways — AmaMagna ship page

    AmaWaterways · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  3. Cruise Critic — AmaMagna review

    Cruise Critic · Review · accessed 20 October 2026

  4. Fodor's — AmaMagna review

    Fodor's Travel · Review · accessed 20 October 2026

  5. Cruise Critic member review — AmaMagna, August 2025

    Cruise Critic · Review · accessed 20 October 2026

  6. AmaWaterways — Magna on the Danube 2027: dates and prices

    AmaWaterways · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026 · no longer online

  7. AmaWaterways — Grand Danube itinerary

    AmaWaterways · Operator · accessed 20 October 2026

  8. AmaWaterways Officially Welcomes Revolutionary AmaMagna with Festive Christening Ceremony

    AmaWaterways (via CNW Group) · Press · accessed 20 October 2026

  9. Affordable Tours — AmaMagna, Magna on the Danube (Wine Cruise), 14 March 2027

    Affordable Tours · Other · accessed 20 October 2026

  10. Affordable Tours — AmaMagna, Magna on the Danube, 1 August 2027

    Affordable Tours · Other · accessed 20 October 2026