AmaWaterways wine cruises add a unique epicurean dimension to a variety of itineraries at no additional cost. Join one of these wine cruises with a special wine host and be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of Europe.
European cities transform into majestic winter wonderlands for the holiday season – and we invite you to experience all their splendor with us. In addition to our variety of daily excursions, you will also have the opportunity to visit festive Christmas Markets in select destinations and participate in nostalgic traditions.
Maximize your Christmas experience by embarking at the height of the holiday market season with daily or near-daily visits to Christmas Markets.
Get "just a taste" of the holidays in mid-November or late December with visits to one or two Christmas Markets during your river cruise.
We are pleased to offer guests the opportunity to experience Floriade in 2022 while sailing along the Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways between April 14 and October 9. Right outside Amsterdam, this rare experience calls for its visitors to “explore, touch and change” as part of their journey into Floriade – which is set to feature stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs and food stalls.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Rhône with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2024.
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through four countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
Join Chef Joanne Weir, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant owner and host of PBS television series “Plates & Places” as she hosts a special 7-night Flavors of Burgundy river cruise.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Danube with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Explore the rich history of classical music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2025
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through five countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Douro with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
We invite our loyal past guests to join us once again on these special Loyalty Cruises, offering unique experiences in multiple ports, commemorative gifts, and many more surprises and delights.
Imagine if there was a way to combine luxury river cruising on the iconic Danube with the opportunity to indulge your passion and play golf. We have created the perfect package to enable you to do just that with our Exclusive Concierge Golf Program. Discover Europe, complete with award winning cuisine, incredible service and a choice of excursions in every port, as well as up to 5 rounds of golf at some of the leading championship courses on the continent.
AmaWaterways’ Exclusive Concierge Golf Program is available on select Magna on the Danube cruises sailing aboard the AmaMagna.
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AmaSonata Wins Best in Cruise Ships for River Cruising Category
Calabasas, CA - (Dec. 19, 2016) - AmaWaterways proudly announces AmaSonata has been named best in cruise ships in the highly-competitive river cruising category for the 2016 Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards. The awards are determined by the dedicated readers of Travel Weekly, honoring the best in the industry.
The AmaSonata features thoughtfully conceived and expansive public areas with multiple dining venues, including the one-of-a-kind Chef’s Table specialty restaurant; two richly paneled wine rooms; spa and fitness facilities, as well as a sun deck heated pool with a swim-up bar. Elegant and spacious staterooms and suites feature innovative signature twin-balconies—both French and outside balconies—sleek marble bathrooms and a top-of-the-line Entertainment on Demand center.
“We are thrilled that AmaSonata was voted this year as Travel Weekly’s best river cruise ship. With its innovative design and exquisite décor, the ship consistently scores at the highest level of guest satisfaction, further underscoring this important honor,” said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways’ executive vice president and co-owner. “This award is also a testament to the dedication demonstrated by our crew working onboard to create the most exceptional and memorable experience for our guests. We are grateful for the recognition and it’s a wonderful ending to a truly rewarding 2016. We look forward to more great moments in the new year.”
The Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards round out a successful year of industry accolades for AmaWaterways. Honors include seven 2016 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards; Nexion’s Agent Choice Supplier Award for Best River Cruise Line; Best River Cruise Line from Virtuoso; River Cruise Partner of the Year from AAA and ExpediaCruiseShipsCenters; the American Express Cruise Supplier of the Year; and Best Onboard Dining and Best New Ship (AmaSerena) in River Cruising at TravelAge West’s WAVE Awards.
AmaWaterways also received top honor as the Best River Cruise Line in the 2016 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards as well as Berlitz’s ten highest-rated ships in Europe in their 2016 Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe edition.
For more information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, contact a travel professional, visit www.AmaWaterways.com or call (800) 626-0126. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.