Soulful Experiences

Celebrating Black History and Culture

Join us for one of our specially curated Soulful Experience river cruises shining a light on Black history and culture along the rivers. Enjoy itinerary-exclusive excursions, exquisite food and wine and the wonderful feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience.

Watch the video to hear the profound impact our premier Soulful Experience made on guests.

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Available Dates

Colors of Provence

Aug. 21 – 31
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Arles to Lyon

Magic of Colombia

Oct. 18 – 25
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Barranquilla to Cartagena

Enticing Douro

Nov. 11 – 21
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Roundtrip Porto

Best of Holland & Belgium

Dec. 27 – Jan. 3

Roundtrip Amsterdam

Terms & Conditions


Colors of Provence

from C$7,176

10 Nights | From Arles to Lyon Included Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights Paris

Join AmaWaterways aboard the award-winning AmaKristina as we cruise along the Rhône River. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore and conclude your journey in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, African art and food, as well as a visit to a Senegalese WWII military cemetery, all while shining a light on Black heritage.

DAY DESTINATION INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1 Arles River Cruise Embarkation
2 Arles Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
Avignon Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d’Avignon
3 Avignon Blachère Foundation and Alpilles
Walking tour and Papal Palace
Evening jazz performance
4 Viviers Grignan excursion and truffle farm
Tournon Evening wine and chocolate experience
5 Tournon Steam train ride
Vienne Evening jazz performance
6 Vienne Roman ruins walking tour
⠀⠀OR Mount Pipet hike
⠀⠀OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon Free time
7 Lyon Lyon tasting tour at Les Halles Market
Beaujolais wine tasting
8 Lyon River Cruise Dismbarkation
Paris Check into your hotel
9 Paris Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
10 Paris "Black History of Paris" tour
11 Paris Return flight home

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

What's Included

10-night river cruise and land journey starting from C$7,176 through June 30, 2025

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

  • 7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
  • All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
  • A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
  • Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
  • Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
  • A 3-night stay at the Le Meridien Etoile hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
  • Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
  • The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

AmaKristina


This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more.

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