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.
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 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.
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
Explore the rich history of classical and folkloric 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.
Countries Visited: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
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 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!"
Treat your tastebuds on one of our Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises in the Cape Winelands: one of the world’s wine capitals! Where else can you drink some of the world’s best wines and possibly hear - or even see - monkeys and other wildlife nearby?
Non-Traditional Pairings
Producing over 264 million gallons of wine, South Africa is a thriving wine scene. Centuries-old wine estates in classic Cape-Dutch homesteads share their grand heritage with wine connoisseurs from all over the globe. A visit provides a truly unique opportunity to try different wines with varietals you can only find in South Africa. The approach to winetasting here is also distinctive and special. Ever paired a cupcake with wine? Or specialty salts? Here, they often go beyond traditional European pairings. Of course, wine isn’t all you should drink up in the majestic Winelands. South African wineries are also some of the most picturesque in the world. Nestled between rugged mountains and oak-lined streets, the winelands are always a hotspot for weddings, conferences and receptions.
The Wineries of Cape Town
The Winelands near Cape Town are comprised of the Stellenbach, Franschhoek and Paarl valleys and take advantage of the coastal influences of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Stellenbach is often considered the heart of the South African wine industry and their many vineyards are known for red wines with terroir distinction – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage and Shiraz. The fortified wines produced in the Paarl valley is terroir-driven as well. Franschhoek is known for its full-flavored white wines with noticeable acidity levels. Visiting two wineries here will be a special treat!
When Wine Came to Africa
South Africa has been home to some of the world’s loveliest – and most delicious – wineries ever since the days of European settlers bringing along such grapes as the Chenin blanc back in the 1600s. In 1652, Dutch settlers may have been the ones to originally bring the grapes over when they established South Africa as their midway point to India. At the time, the prosperous Dutch East India Company saw a perfect spot for a way station here and a place for its ships to fuel up with fresh food and drink.
Or perhaps it was a few years later, in 1688, when French Huguenots were fleeing religious persecution but didn’t forget to bring the grapes. (Nothing says home like a good glass of vino!) Or it may be some combination thereof, with the French (and later, the Germans) working with the Dutch to start the local wine industry.
Nowadays, excellent restaurants, antique stores and enchanting galleries full of history and charm have sprung up nearby. A visit to the Winelands is a delightful way to experience South Africa.
Experience these amazing Winelands on itineraries such as Discover Africa, Rivers & Rails of Africa, and Stars of South Africa. Reserve your 2025 river cruise journey before September 30, 2023 and save with our Early Booking Reward!