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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Take your time with a longer river cruise experience.
If seven nights immersing yourself in incredible destinations and being pampered on board by AmaWaterways’ extraordinary crew isn’t enough, we make it easy for you to reserve Grand River Cruises of 14 nights or more. Sit back, relax, and indulge yourself in the vacation time you deserve while making the most of your international travels.
Grand River Cruises enable you to make the most of your time in Europe, while also fully experiencing all the wonderful amenities available to you on board, from our engaging complimentary fitness classes to our soothing massage services. Best of all, we offer two ways for you to stay longer and save!
We have curated a variety of 14-night itineraries in Europe, combining some of our most popular sailings. These ready-made grand river cruises feature attractive cruise pricing including ship-to-ship transfers and portage service on select itineraries, making it easy for you and your travel advisor to reserve your stateroom early with all the planning and logistics already taken care of.
14-night Grand Seine & Bordeaux
Countries: FRANCE
Rivers: SEINE, GARONNE, DORDOGNE, GIRONDE ESTUARY
Immerse yourself in the rich history, captivating art, vibrant culture, and epicurean delights along four spectacular French waterways. Begin your journey along the Seine River, exploring the “City of Lights” and the historic D-Day landing beaches of Normandy, plus step inside Monet’s paintings at his home and gardens in Giverny. Return to Paris and board your train for Bordeaux, where you will embark another award-winning river cruise ship. Sip a variety of wines throughout this iconic wine region, marvel at awe-inspiring architecture, and visit such destinations as Saint-Émilion, Bourg, and Cadillac.
Optional land package: 2 nights Paris pre-cruise and 3 nights Loire Valley post-cruise.
14-night Grand Seine & Rhône
Rivers: SEINE, RHONE, SAONE
French history, art, food, and wine are highlighted on this grand journey. Embark in Paris and discover Les Andelys, the beaches of Normandy, medieval Rouen, and more of Paris before transferring by train to Dijon to board your next AmaWaterways ship. During the second leg of your journey, sip wines from Burgundy and the Côtes du Rhône, stroll through a truffle farm alongside a canine companion and follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles before you disembark in this fascinating city.
Optional land package: 2 nights Paris pre-cruise and 3 nights French Riviera (Nice and Monaco) post-cruise.
14-night Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
Countries: SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM
Rivers: RHINE, DUTCH & BELGIAN WATERWAYS
Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses, tasting rich Belgian chocolates, listening to the whimsical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok, and admiring the architecture and artistry of castles such as Brussels’ Gaasbeek and Ghent’s Castle of the Counts. Inhale the aroma of fresh Belgian waffles and experience timeless traditions, from the brewing of Germany’s legendary beers to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Plus, glide through the Rhine Gorge past more than 40 fairytale castles, enjoying your entire journey on board one river cruise ship.
Optional land package: 2 nights Amsterdam pre-cruise and 2 nights Lake Lucerne, 2 nights Zurich post-cruise.
14-night Magnificent Europe
Countries: THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY
Rivers: RHINE, MAIN DANUBE
Follow the footsteps of emperors, kings, and queens while discovering the natural wonders of the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers and their countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Marvel at Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral, wander through the charming Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and take a tour of Nuremberg’s imperial castle, Kaiserburg. Hike and bike through breathtaking scenery in Passau and Vienna. All of this and more awaits you on one all-encompassing magnificent journey on board one beautiful river cruise ship.
Optional pre- or post-river cruise land package: 2 nights Amsterdam pre-cruise.
14-night Grand Danube
Countries: GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, CROATIA, SERBIA, BULGARIA, ROMANIA
Rivers: DANUBE
Unpack once on board your stunning river cruise ship and step back in time to explore the history and mystery living in the hillsides while cruising the Danube and through the Iron Gates. Legends of all kinds are waiting to be uncovered like the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. Experience the Romans’ influence firsthand in Pecs and through the taste of wine in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. From the imposing capitals of Budapest and Vienna to towns lost in time, immerse yourself in the traditions of the extraordinary people and places you visit.
Optional land package: 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic pre-cruise and 2 nights Brasov + 2 nights Bucharest, Romania post-cruise OR 3 nights Istanbul, Turkey post-cruise.
And Save 10% on Each Consecutive Sailing
Prefer to select your own river cruise itineraries and departure dates? You can combine any of our itineraries in Europe and save 10% off (excludes port charges) on your second sailing with our Combination Cruise Savings. Best of all, you can save 10% on every consecutive sailing after your first, with no limit to the number of cruises you can add!
There are thousands of river cruise combinations available, and your travel advisor is ready and waiting to assist you in creating your ideal itinerary. You may also call us at 800.626.0126 for assistance select one of our recommended combinations below!
How Our Combination Cruise Savings Works:
Must mention promo code B2B10 at time of reservation
*Does not apply to specially curated 14-night Grand Seine & Rhone, Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, Magnificent Europe or Grand Danube Cruise itineraries as exceptional savings are built into the two-week package pricing.
Contact your preferred travel advisor or call us at 1.800.626.0126 to reserve your combination cruise by September 30, 2024 and maximize your savings while extending your future plans today.
Terms and Conditions: Combination 10% Cruise Savings Terms & Conditions: Combination 10% Cruise Savings is per person, based on cruise-only (excludes port charges) and is only applicable to second cruise and any consecutive cruise thereafter. 10% Cruise Savings is based on the purchase of at least two consecutive cruises and is no longer valid should one cruise be cancelled. Offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between December 1, 2020 and September 30, 2024, and applies to select Europe sailings. Transfers and flights between cruises are not included. 10% Cruise Savings is combinable with other retail offers, excluding reduced single supplement offers. Loyalty Benefits and Future Cruise Benefit Program may be combined with 10% Cruise Savings and are applicable only to past guests. Offer does not apply to Grand River Cruise itineraries: Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhone, Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, Magnificent Europe or Grand Danube, unless adding on an additional consecutive sailing. Offer is not combinable with industry rates and other special offers. Any individual sailings eligible for air promotions reserved on a combination cruise may be subject to a supplemental airfare cost due to deviations. Individual sailings eligible for any promotional offers, including air promotions, must still adhere to its own terms and conditions. Solo travelers must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. 10% Cruise Savings is applied after all other eligible discounts have been applied to the cruise fare; when multiple percentage discounts are applicable, the lowest is applied first. Must mention promo code B2B10 in order to receive 10% Cruise Savings. Offers are limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land packages, visas, airfares and gratuities are additional. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20.