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 - (Jul. 27, 2016) - AmaWaterways today announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Jerre Fuqua, who joins the company in the newly created post of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Effective September 6, 2016, Fuqua will begin implementation of a strategic vision, bringing together the company’s strategic and tactical marketing teams in ways that will optimize communications across all media channels. He will place a special focus on the travel trade and work closely with AmaWaterways’ valued sales partners around the globe.
“We are pleased to have Jerre join our AmaWaterways’ family,” said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “We created this business with an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to developing and delivering the industry’s best guest experience. Jerre understands and shares our vision and will be a valuable part of our continued growth.”
AmaWaterways offers award-winning river cruises around the world, including Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. The company has received numerous honors and accolades over the years, including Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Pick Award. The company also claimed the top ten spots out of 310 river cruise ships in the 2016 edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe.
“I have long admired the AmaWaterways brand and the passionate work of its founders,” said Fuqua. “AmaWaterways is celebrated at the highest level and consistently recognized for their innovation, incredible service delivery and unwavering support for their sales partners. It is an honor to become a part of this family and add my expertise to the next phase of the company’s development.”
Over the last ten years, Fuqua led a number of best-in-class brands for parent company TUI Group including roles as President for three brands, Travcoa, YMT Vacations and TCS Expeditions. During that time, he also managed a portfolio of specialist brands including Intrav, International Expeditions, Country Walkers and Caradonna Dive Vacations. In common with Jimmy Murphy, the late co-founder and Chairman of AmaWaterways and founder of Brendan Vacations, Fuqua also served as Chairman of the United States Tour Operators Association from 2013-2015. Both were contributors to the organization’s advocacy on behalf of its members and the travel trade.
“Jerre has a rich background in luxury travel, tour operation, and expedition cruising and will help solidify AmaWaterways’ service promises to both our guests and our partners. River cruising is the fastest growing segment in cruising and we are incredibly excited about our future,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner.
For more information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, 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.