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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Calabasas, CA - (Jun. 20, 2017) -
AmaWaterways, is pleased to announce that it has received four TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards. The company was recognized during the 2017 WAVE Awards Ceremony, held on June 16 in Marina del Rey, California. AmaWaterways’ co-owners Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Gary Murphy were on hand to accept top WAVE Awards honors in the following categories:
“As we celebrate our 15th year anniversary, the AmaWaterways team is particularly honored to have been recognized in these four impressive categories,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “Helping travel professionals be successful and continually giving them innovative river cruise products to sell has allowed us to grow our fleet to the 20 ships we have today. It is such a privilege to have been recognized by our travel agent partners in the West for our continued efforts in these areas!”
A family owned company, AmaWaterways has earned a reputation for transforming the river cruise industry through innovative ship design, creating authentic and experiential shore excursions and providing award-winning food, wine and service. The company offers its guests a wide choice of complimentary activities in every port of call and includes biking and hiking options as well as immersive regional food and wine tasting. With over 47 wine themed departures offered in 2017, AmaWaterways leads the way in epicurean river cruising.
Sister ship to AmaStella and AmaKristina, AmaViola launched in March 2016 and features a sparkling glass elevator; contemporary décor inspired by the destination; a spacious lounge with panoramic views; a fitness room; heated swimming pool with swim up bar; complimentary in-room Entertainment-On-Demand centers and Wi-Fi; spacious staterooms, most featuring a French Balcony or signature “Twin Balcony” and connecting staterooms to accommodate families.
A proud member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of the world’s most prestigious culinary organizations and a recently inducted member of La Connétablie de Guyenne – the third oldest vinous brotherhood in Bordeaux – AmaWaterways continually pursues innovative ways to enhance dining experiences on board. The new tasting menu at The Chef’s Table restaurant and new Tapas menu offered in the lounge are just two examples of how the line connects the pleasures of travel with regional culinary experiences.
Travel agent professionals throughout the 15 Western states and readers of TravelAge West were invited to vote on the best-of-the-best from a list of Editor’s Pick award recipients that were chosen after careful review by Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
“These awards are a vital part of the travel industry and recognize the ‘best of the best,’” said Bruce Shulman, Publisher of TravelAge West. “Travel professionals who read and rely on TravelAge West can be confident that the winners of a WAVE Award represent those suppliers and destinations committed to bringing the best products and services to their clients.”
TravelAge West will also feature AmaWaterways in a special WAVE Awards Spotlight Issue due out on July 17, 2017.
For more information, visit www.AmaWaterways.com or call (800) 626-0126. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.