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Explora II

4.0· 64 votesBuilt 2015 · 1,770 GT · 4 decks183 sailings from $409/night
Guests
168
Crew
46
Cabins
84
Length
135 m
Space ratio
Homeport pattern
Cologne

Where she is right now

AIS reported 19:54 UTC · 3 Aug 2026
En route · Syros Island· 8/3/2026, 7:54:52 PM· Course 177°
Position
37.49°N, 23.74°E
Heading
177° · COG 173°
Speed
9 kn
Destination
Syros Island
Our take · opinion

Silver II river quiet

We book this hull as Amadeus Silver II for couples who want 170-guest Austrian river weeks on the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube. French Balcony light, Cafe Vienna, and soft Panorama Lounge evenings define her; she’s not a megaship or an Explora ocean yacht.

Day to day, we experience Amadeus Silver II as classic Luftner river calm: port talks and local performers in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, wine-and-library hours in the Amadeus Club, and pastry pauses at Cafe Vienna. When weather cooperates, we send guests to the glass-shielded River Terrace and the Sun Deck for loungers, putting green, giant chess, shuffleboard, and Lido Bar snacks, with a passenger-accessible telescopic wheelhouse when low bridges allow. There is no pool or outdoor Jacuzzi by design; complimentary bikes and shore days carry the energy.

Cabin strategy tracks the Silver-class map across Haydn, Mozart, and Strauss decks. We steer most pairs toward French Balcony rooms when floor-to-ceiling sliding glass matters after touring days, and stretch to Amadeus Suites for the step-out balcony, walk-in wardrobe, corner sofa, and extra footprint. Window cabins with non-opening glass are the savings play only when the itinerary beats outdoor mornings—confirm those banks with us for light sleepers who still want river light.

Dining centers on the forward Panorama Restaurant: buffet breakfast, flexible lunch, and five-course dinners with complimentary regional wines, plus Afternoon Tea and a 24-hour coffee station. Versus Silver III’s later pickleball refresh and Imperial-class polish, Silver II’s trade is the same trusted Silver plan a year earlier. Ask us Suite versus French Balcony and which Central European embarkation fits; sailings on this page show current inventory.

She's for
  • Couples wanting quiet Amadeus river weeks
  • Guests who value French Balcony glass after shore days
  • Adults who like bikes, enrichment talks, and soft evenings
  • Shoppers comparing Silver-class value across the Luftner fleet
She's not for
  • Anyone expecting an Explora Journeys ocean yacht
  • Travelers who need a pool or lively nightlife circuit
  • Guests who will hate fixed-window Window categories
Honest caveat

Listing labels can say Explora, but CM specs describe Amadeus Silver II river hardware—not an Explora ocean yacht. Confirm vessel identity with us before you lock fare.

The record · ship background

Amadeus Silver II, on paper

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Amadeus Silver II is a 2015 Austrian riverboat owned by Luftner Cruises and operated under Amadeus River Cruises. Sisters include Amadeus Silver III (2016) and Amadeus Imperial (2020). Germany-flagged and registered in Cologne (ENI 2336369 / MMSI 211682330), she carries about 168–170 guests with roughly 46 crew across Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube programs.

The hotel product lists 84 staterooms on four decks (Haydn, Mozart, Strauss, plus Sun Deck): twelve Amadeus Suites with step-out balconies, fifty-four French Balcony cabins, and eighteen fixed-window rooms. Public spaces include the Panorama Restaurant, Panorama Lounge & Bar, Amadeus Club, Cafe Vienna, River Terrace, spa, hair salon, gym, and complimentary shore bikes stored on the Sun Deck—without a swimming pool or outdoor Jacuzzi.

Deployments rotate across Central European river themes rather than a single forever homeport. Confirm embarkation city, cabin inventory, and dates for your sailing on this page before ticketing air; specifications sit in the fact sheet below.

Build record

Keel to delivery
2014 – 2015
Inaugural
2015
Fuel
Marine diesel
Sisters
Amadeus Silver 3, Amadeus Imperial
Commerce

Upcoming sailings

40 itineraries · 183 sail dates on Explora II. Fares are live and change daily.

SailingDateDepartNights$/nInsideBalconySuite
A Journey From Venetian Elegance To Stunning Nature & Tranquil Harbour HuesFusina (Venice) | Rovinj | Dubrovnik | Brindisi | Fiskardo (Kefalonia) | Milos | Piraeus (Athens)
Aug 10, 2026Fusina7$777$5,440$5,440
An Extended Journey Through Golden Shores & Legendary LandsFusina (Venice) | Rovinj | Dubrovnik | Brindisi | Fiskardo (Kefalonia) | Milos | Piraeus (Athens) | Bari | Nydri,Lefkada | Pylos | Katapola | Mykonos | Piraeus (Athens)
Aug 10, 2026Fusina14$1,069$14,960$14,960
A Journey Through Ionian Shores & Cycladic BeautyPiraeus (Athens) | Bari | Nydri,Lefkada | Pylos | Katapola | Mykonos | Piraeus (Athens) · 3 dates
Aug 17, 2026Athens7$589$4,125$4,125
An Extended Journey Of Hidden Greece & Adriatic EdgesPiraeus (Athens) | Bari | Nydri,Lefkada | Pylos | Katapola | Mykonos | Piraeus (Athens) | Syros (Syra) | Paros | Corfu | Hvar | Rijeka | Fusina (Venice)
Aug 17, 2026Athens14$697$9,760$9,760
A Journey Through Cycladic Charms & Culture-Infused Coastal AllPiraeus (Athens) | Syros (Syra) | Paros | Corfu | Hvar | Rijeka | Fusina (Venice)
Aug 24, 2026Athens7$660$4,620$4,620
An Extended Journey From Heritage Havens To Architectural SplendourPiraeus (Athens) | Syros (Syra) | Paros | Corfu | Hvar | Rijeka | Fusina (Venice) | Rovinj | Dubrovnik | Brindisi | Fiskardo (Kefalonia) | Milos | Piraeus (Athens)
Aug 24, 2026Athens14$1,097$15,360$15,360
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