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 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.
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.
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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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 below to hear the profound impact our premier Soulful Experience made on guests.
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LYON TO ARLES
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Join AmaWaterways aboard our award-winning AmaKristina in Lyon as we cruise along the Rhône River to Arles. Explore the cultural history of Marseille and delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore. Throughout your river cruise, you will 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. Plus, as part of this itinerary, you will enjoy a 3-night pre-cruise land package in Paris where you will uncover the “hidden history” of this incredible city, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark.
10-night river cruise and land journey starting from C$6,126 through December 31, 2024
Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!
Included in our 3-night Paris pre-cruise land package
*Hotel subject to change
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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We are thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt. Allow yourself to be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization as only AmaWaterways can provide – with an unparalleled 11-night Nile River cruise and land experience that includes exquisite cuisine, authentic experiences and the extraordinary service for which AmaWaterways is renowned. Explore ancient wonders, such as the beguiling Temple of Luxor and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens. Plus, come face-to-face with the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Sphinx and the three Pyramids of Giza. Guided by a qualified English-speaking Egyptologist, this unforgettable itinerary includes exclusive experiences, such as a private tour of the tomb of Queen Nefertari and a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace. Uncover the many mysteries and secrets that have shaped Egypt’s past and continue to influence the future of this remarkable land.
*Guests can reserve the optional tour to Abu Simbel at time of booking your Nile adventure
11-night river cruise and land journey starting from C$10,127 through December 31, 2024
*Intra-Egypt airfare (included in cruise and land price) is C$699 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges
The newly designed AmaDahlia offers the ultimate in travel luxury. This 72-passenger ship features a combination of amenities and design details.
*Terms & Conditions: All rates are per person in CAD, inclusive of port charges and intra-air (where applicable), based on double occupancy, in an entry level stateroom and are inclusive special cruise savings or select complimentary land package as indicated by each Soulful Experience itinerary, when applicable. Special reduced pricing for 2026 sailings is valid through December 31, 2024. Intra-Egypt airfare (included in cruise and land price) is C$699 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges. Hotels are subject to change based on availability. Solo travelers in a double occupancy must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any eligible discounts. Stateroom upgrades, airfares, optional land programs, visas and gratuities are additional. Offer is combinable with Loyalty Benefits and Future Cruise Benefit Program. Offer is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply; visit AmaWaterways.com/terms-conditions for full terms and conditions. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20.
The destinations we visit along French waterways each offer their own unique history, traditions, local delicacies and enriching experiences. Get inspired for your future river cruise by reading the stories below.