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!"
Built in the Netherlands and christened on May 10, 2017 in Lahnstein, Germany, the award-winning AmaKristina has proven to be a worthy member of AmaWaterways’ exceptional fleet. With Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst serving as her Godmother, AmaKristina has provided a warm, upscale “home away from home” for thousands of guests on Europe’s Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways.
As demand increases due to the popularity of our French itineraries and the need for twin balconies in France, we decided to send one of our favorite ships, AmaKristina, on a new adventure. In 2021, for the very first time, one of our most innovative ships will find a new joie de vivre as she heads for France’s Rhône River to sail our Colors of Provence itinerary between Lyon and Arles from April through December. Whether you’ve sailed previously aboard AmaKristina or plan to soon, we hope you’ll join us in wishing her the best as she continues her story with AmaWaterways.
AmaKristina by the Numbers
Since launching, AmaKristina has logged 48,243 miles on the Rhine River. She has also sailed approximately 5 Tulip Time cruises every year, has docked 630 times and has visited 14 unique ports.
Stats as of February 2020
Recognition and Honors
Since its launch, AmaKristina has accrued a number of travel industry honors and was voted “Best River Ship” by the readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine in 2017. It was also the first river cruise ship worldwide to receive Green Award certification in February 2020 for ensuring a high standard of safety, quality and environmental performance – forging the path for the rest of AmaWaterways’ European fleet, which soon followed.
Quotables
"The AmaKristina truly was a special christening, because it was our 15th anniversary and after so many years, we finally had one named for our Co-Founder Kristin, and Kristin was to be the Godmother. The backdrop in Lahnstein with the Rhine River and Stolzenfels Castle behind was magical, and the fireworks brought tears to our eyes," said Wade Korzan, Director of European Operations. "Every time I go aboard the AmaKristina and see Kristin’s photo in the lobby, I remember that special day like it was yesterday, and it is very moving."
"It’s exciting to see AmaKristina’s move over to the Rhône River in order to meet the growing demand from new and returning guests wanting to discover the beautiful Provence area of France," said Kristin Karst. "As one of our newest generation of ships, her spacious, twin-balcony staterooms will add a new dimension to our guests’ enjoyment of soaking in the breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset."
"With the increasing popularity of our river cruises in France, we thought very carefully about which ship to add to our French fleet," said Rudi Schreiner, AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder and President. "I really wanted to add a twin-balcony ship to the Rhône itinerary in order to maximize our guests’ views as they sail through the spectacular scenery of Provence. I’m proud that the exceptionally designed and much loved AmaKristina will be available for our guests to enjoy as they sail between Lyon and Avignon starting in 2021."
Our Favorite Ship Meets One of Our Most Popular Itineraries in 2021:
Colors of Provence
7-night Lyon to Avignon, France cruise
Add three nights Paris, France pre-river cruise and three nights Barcelona, Spain post-river cruise (or reverse)
Contact your preferred travel advisor to book your Colors of Provence sailing aboard AmaKristina today!