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!"
An internationally renowned gastronomic society so prestigious it once had its own coat of arms, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs ("The Royal Guild of Goose Roasters") is an invitation-only membership organization for individuals and institutions possessing world-class culinary acumen. Among some 24,000 members from 80 countries, AmaWaterways and President Rudi Schreiner were extended membership in 2011 at a black tie ceremony (complete with multi-course dinner and flight of wine) in Austria’s stunning Salzburg Residenz palace. It was the first time a cruise line had ever been extended membership—and if you’ve indulged in our extraordinary, regionally inspired cuisine, it should come as no surprise!
It All Started with Geese
Membership is comprised of chefs, restaurant owners and gourmands (as well as all of AmaWaterways ships in Europe) who all share a passion for the finest food and spirits. Not unlike military stripes, members are given ribbon collars that reflect their rank and career. Each proudly displays the La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs seal, which surrounds a centuries-old coat of arms derived from the Royal Guild of Goose Roasters. Founded in France in the year 1248 under the direction of Étienne Boileau, the Provost of Paris, the Guild was primarily focused on developing young apprentices and improving members’ professional skills so they could produce cuisine befitting of the “Royal Table.” This likely meant either curing the geese or slow roasting at low temperatures—the ancient confit technique, in which unused meat was then preserved in jars filled with fat to be used later. Renamed Rôtisseurs in 1509 and gaining its coat of arms just over a century later, the Guild was disbanded during the French Revolution—where it remained forgotten until La Confrérie de la Chaîne de Rôtisseurs was resurrected in 1950.
Growing More than Just Appetites
Something of a co-ed fraternity for the culinary elite, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is divided up into chapters from Texas to Toronto to Thailand and beyond and each hosts local events where members get together and—what else?—enjoy incredible food and wine as they learn, grow and gain inspiration from one another’s gastronomic accomplishments. The society also hosts international competitions for young chefs and sommeliers and even has its own registered charity, the Association Caritative de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, which is dedicated to nourishing and improving the living conditions of people in need, particularly children.
In addition to celebrated chefs, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs also inducts renowned vintners—and many of AmaWaterways’ wine experts are members, emphasizing our focus on bringing guests the best of the best when it comes to the vine.
World Chaîne Day
Every year since 2015, members around the world participate in World Chaîne Day, which is currently held in mid-April. On this special day of recognition and unity, they wear their induction collars, unite at member restaurants for celebratory dinners and even visit local culinary institutes. There is also a mouthwatering photo competition!
Join the conversation at #worldchaineday or #chainedesrotisseurs to see what members are doing near you! Or plan your very own culinary journey with our European river cruises.