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. 21, 2018) -
Leading River Cruise Line Wins Four WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards; Co-Owners Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst Presented with Excellence in Leadership Award
AmaWaterways announced today that it has received four prestigious 2018 TravelAge West Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence (WAVE) Awards. The annual accolades are determined by travel agents throughout the Western United States, honoring the best in travel. AmaWaterways was recognized in four categories during an awards ceremony, which was held on June 14 in Marina Del Rey, California:
“We are so excited to receive this outstanding recognition in four categories, and most of all, to have the continued support of our very important West Coast travel agent partners,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “The AmaWaterways team works extremely hard to provide our guests the very best river cruise experience and awards like this are a true testament to the dedication of our teams to exceed our guests’ expectations.”
In addition to winning four WAVE Awards, TravelAge West presented its Excellence in Leadership Award to Karst, along with her husband, Rudi Schreiner, president and co-owner of AmaWaterways, who is often referred to as “the godfather of river cruising.” TravelAge West’s Excellence in Leadership Award honors individuals who, during their career in travel, have consistently demonstrated leadership and insight, effected change or innovation and made extraordinary contributions to both organizations and the industry at large.
“The real proof of a good leader is the quality of the team surrounding them, and Rudi and I are very proud to accept this award on behalf of our entire team,” said Karst. “AmaWaterways could not have achieved the success we have today without their efforts, enthusiasm, positive spirit and energy. We are so proud to be leading this remarkable team of men and women in our offices, out in the field and on board our 20 ships.”
The TravelAge West WAVE Awards add to the momentum that AmaWaterways has built throughout 2018 leading into 2019 when it will debut three new ships (AmaDouro, AmaMagna and AmaMora), the most in one year since the company’s existence. Recently, AmaWaterways earned six of the top ten positions in the much-anticipated third edition of the Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA travel guide. Securing this year’s coveted number one spot, due in part to outstanding cuisine and service, is AmaKristina.