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.
Hello! "I'm Kristin Karst, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of AmaWaterways and I'm passionate about river cruising. Each month, I love to share with you my thoughts, personal stories, travel tips and latest news on the people and places that help turn every mile of our guests' river cruise experience into one of their most cherished memories!"
Calabasas, CA - (Oct. 3, 2023) -
Advisors Who Complete Courses to Receive Reduced FAM Rates and up to $200 Reward
CALABASAS, Calif. – (October 3, 2023) - AmaWaterways recently launched Course 4 of its popular AmaAcademy, an interactive online education platform designed to help travel advisors grow their business with the luxury river cruise line. The newest course entitled ‘‘The Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers with AmaWaterways’’ highlights a selection of the luxury river cruise line’s most popular European itineraries and compliments the Course 2 learning module which focused on Danube itineraries. Advisors qualify for reduced FAM rates after completing Course 1 – Heart of the River, and graduates who make a new reservation within 90 days of completing any of the four courses will receive a $50 gift card.
“Providing valuable resources to support our travel advisor partners and help them grow their river cruise business has always been a major focus for AmaWaterways,’’ said Alex Pinelo, senior vice president of sales. “We are very excited to launch this new course about our popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers. We are confident this new module will allow our partners to grow their sales through a deeper understanding of the special river cruise experience we offer our guests. Completing AmaAcademy courses provides our travel partners with important destination and product knowledge and also qualifies them for reduced FAM rates to experience for themselves the AmaWaterways difference.”
New advisors to AmaAcademy can earn $200 in reward gift cards by completing all four courses and making four reservations within 90 days of each completed course. AmaAcademy courses include:
AmaAcademy is an integral part of the AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal which also provides access to a range of travel advisor tools including Online Booking Engine, current promotions and 30 valuable marketing toolkits including Grand River Cruises Toolkit, providing details on AmaWaterways’ 14-night itineraries and longer cruises, as well as From Oceans to Rivers Toolkit, highlighting sales strategies and resources to encourage ocean cruisers to try river cruising with AmaWaterways.
Other educational opportunities on AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal include:
Travel Advisors are also invited to attend weekly Webinar Wednesdays where company executives, supported by behind-the-scenes moderators, share valuable product information, promotional offers and answer questions.
To book an AmaWaterways river cruise for a client, call 1-800-626-0126 or visit AmaWaterways.ca. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at Facebook.ca/AmaWaterways, Instagram @AmaWaterways, Twitter @AmaWaterways, and YouTube at YouTube.com/AmaWaterways.
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About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.