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!"
The events of 2020 have changed forever many aspects of our lives but the desire to explore the world with friends, family or solo remains stronger than ever. International travel will return but it may look and feel a bit different – and that’s not a bad thing. There will be a greater emphasis on time, space, health and safety and personalization of the travel experience along with a new desire to slow down the pace of travel, visit less crowded areas and spend more time immersed in a destination.
Our river cruise ships are like small floating hotels docking every morning in the center of a different iconic site or quaint village - almost doubling the amount of leisure time guests can enjoy in each destination. 18 of our European ships have received their Green Award – each has been thoughtfully designed, carefully built and meticulously maintained in order to offer a less crowded, healthier and more sustainable river cruise experience.
Our guests will continue to be discerning travelers who place high value on cultural activities; consider food and wine to be an important aspect of discovering a destination; and appreciate opportunities to maintain their healthy lifestyle while on vacation. We also know how important it is that our guests feel recognized and cared for. It’s the small touches like remembering a favorite cocktail, the type of coffee you take in the morning or dietary restrictions at dinner that all add up to creating an environment where each guest feels understood, pampered and appreciated. Having expansive sun decks, spacious staterooms and all the dining and tours choices included in the cruise price creates incredible value that experienced travelers recognize as true luxury.
Celebration Travel - reuniting with family and friends while celebrating delayed birthdays, anniversaries, and other of life’s milestone events - will become even more desirable in the year ahead. The variety of included tours we offer and the small size of our tour groups, makes it safe and easy for everyone traveling together to tailor their cruise experiences to meet their special interests while still creating those lasting memories together.
When it comes to trust in safeguarding the health of our guests, we are in the unique position of being the only US-based river cruise ship company operating in Europe this summer. Sailing AmaKristina in Germany for the local market has allowed us to put into practice and fine tune all our enhanced health and safety protocols. We know our North American guests are very eager to get back out and discover the world and our captains and crews are ready to welcome you on board with open arms once all the conditions are right.
We have always pursued a conservative growth plan, allowing us to remain financially strong and debt-free. While COVID-19 may have paused our 2020 operations, it has not dampened our plans for the future. We remain committed to looking for innovative ways to enhance our guests’ river cruise experience while protecting the environment and enriching the local communities we visit. In 2021, we will be adding two new ships to our European fleet, AmaSiena and AmaLucia, renovating two ships, AmaBella and AmaVerde plus launching a new ship, AmaDahlia, for the Nile and moving two ships over to France to offer two new itineraries there.
Lastly, events this year have certainly demonstrated that there is no guarantee that travel will always go 100% as planned. We always recommend that our guests work with a great Travel Advisor as together, we can create seamless travel arrangements including flights, transfers and pre and post-cruise land stays so our guests can explore the world responsibly with confidence and peace of mind.
We can’t wait to welcome back our guests and travel partners on board our beautiful ships very soon!
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