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.
Christmas onboard experience and Christmas Markets on shore
Christmas onboard experience and local seasonal splendors
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.
Blend your passion for travel with your affinity for enjoying a “cold one” as you learn more about Europe’s rich brewing traditions and cultural connections on an immersive beer-themed river cruise. Support local brewing communities with a lively beer culture such as Düsseldorf and Cologne along the Rhine River, and Bruges and Utrecht along the Dutch and Belgian Waterways. Meet fellow beer enthusiasts from around the world and raise your glass to regional flavors.
Recently awarded Cruise Critic’s “Best for Active Cruisers” award and the first river cruise line to offer a fleet of bicycles, AmaWaterways has long offered opportunities for guests to enhance their best selves on board and on shore, with Wellness Hosts offering a complimentary Wellness Program on select ships beginning in 2017. Now, we are taking our holistic approach to wellness even further with two special dedicated Celebration of Wellness River Cruises.
Debuting in 2025, our Best of the Danube (Celebration of Music) sailings have been enhanced with specially curated excursions highlighting the rich musical histories of Budapest, Bratislava, Salzburg and Vienna. Deepen your passion for music as you are treated to a variety of included live performances and unique tours along the Danube River.
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.
AmaWaterways is thrilled to announce a new alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and a leader in authentic and enriching small-group travel. Our new shared collection of European sailings provides opportunities to engage with a variety of Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma and expertise, these extremely knowledgeable individuals have dedicated entire careers to pursuing their passions and will offer incredible insights to ensure your journey is as captivating as it is meaningful.
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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2018 Features New State-Of-The-Art Ship, Eight New Itineraries, Enhanced Onboard Programs and More Active Land Excursions
Calabasas, CA - (Nov. 8, 2016) - Noting pent-up demand from the U.S. market and on the heels of two strong future booking months, AmaWaterways today announced its 2018 sailings are now open for booking. The line’s new brochure features an exciting array of offerings, including the debut of AmaWaterways’ newest state-of-the-art ship, eight new itineraries, more wine-themed cruises and an expanded list of included excursions, giving guests more ways to personalize their cruise experience.
“This is an exciting time for AmaWaterways, as we are experiencing an increased demand for both individual and group bookings,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “We know that the planning and anticipation are important parts of our guests’ vacation experience and we want to give them ample time to choose the best itinerary to explore the world’s most beautiful rivers.”
New Ship – AmaLea – Features Latest in River Cruising Innovation
AmaWaterways will add to its growing European fleet in 2018 with the addition of AmaLea, a 158-passenger ship sailing the Danube as well as popular spring Tulip Time cruises. Modeled after sister-ships like the soon-to-be-launched AmaKristina, AmaLea will feature connecting staterooms and triple accommodations, unique signature twin-balconies, swimming pool with swim-up bar and so much more. Guests sailing aboard will enjoy the high levels of luxury, service and complimentary choices for which AmaWaterways is known, including the intimate Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, and new for 2018, the daily “Sip and Sail” cocktail hour.
New Itineraries Bring New Choices in 2018
In 2018, AmaWaterways will introduce a new exotic itinerary in Africa, and one in Vietnam & Cambodia, as well as six new Europe itineraries. Travelers now have the choice of traditional seven-night cruises or extending their enjoyment with a ten- or eleven-night cruise. All cruises are perfectly packaged with optional land programs in such legendary cities as Vienna, Paris, Prague and Zurich, and feature a menu of daily included shore excursions with multiple options for guests to tailor their experience.
More Included Tours with Focus on Culinary, Active Travel
For those guests wishing to continue their health and wellness activities when they travel, AmaWaterways has expanded its award-winning biking and hiking tours along Europe’s historic rivers. And for 2018, AmaWaterways is proposing 50 wine-themed cruises through the renowned wine regions of Austria, Germany, Portugal and France, bringing a more in-depth epicurean dimension to standard itineraries—all at no additional cost. Highlights include special wine tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars, visits to renowned vineyards and wine-expert led informative sessions.
“We have won many awards recognizing the quality of our food, wine and onboard service and we continually look at innovative ways to connect the pleasures of travel and cuisine,” said Karst. “We’ve also expanded a variety of healthy food choices, including vegetarian and gluten-free options to help accommodate our health-conscious guests.”
Incentives for Booking Early Travelers wishing to get the itinerary, ship, stateroom category and departure date of their choice, can book their 2018 vacations now and receive savings up to $500 per person, depending on the duration of the cruise, and $750 per person on European Wine Cruises when they book by July 31, 2017.
For more information, to order a new 2018 Preview Brochure or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, please contact a travel professional, visit www.AmaWaterways.com or call (800) 626-0126. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.