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!"
What inspired your passion for wine?
My father did. He “married up” in society and found himself acclimating to the country club lifestyle, where he needed to know about the fine wines of Europe. My grandparents had a cellar full of wines from Burgundy and Bordeaux – and my dad took to them like a duck in water. He taught us kids about the joys of great wine.
Is your father the “Robert” in Robert Keenan Winery?
Yes. After 20 years of collecting the great wines, he got the itch to become a producer. He went to Napa in 1974 to look for mountain property in the “New World.” He bought the land when I was 16, we had our first harvest when I was 19 and we worked together that first year. After parting ways, I came back when he retired and took over the family business.
Your website mentions you have a “green winery.” How has your love for the environment shaped your business?
I grew up in the 60s and early 70s and Rachel Carson’s global environmental movement made a big impression on me. We were one of the first wineries to get the Napa Green Certification for sustainable farming and one of the first to become 100% solar powered. We also have our own water system, take care of a lot of our own waste and provide housing for key employees to eliminate commutes. With 130 acres of forest and 47 acres of planted grapes, we are also one of the rare wineries with more wild land than vineyard land – and I plan on keeping that healthy ratio.
Aside from being certified green, what else makes your wine unique?
The Old-World model of making wines that represent a sense of place. Most California wines are ripened a little further, have a higher alcohol content and sweeter profile, but they lose the subtle aspects that the terroir gives the wine. My father picked an amazing piece of property with great sun exposure and water resources and our wine has interpreted the terroir properly for the last 40 years.
What are you most proud of?
We were just named one of the Top 100 Wineries of the World for 2018 by Wine and Spirits magazine. Only 9 Napa wineries out of more than 500 made the list. To make the cut is just a wonderful honor.
What do you love the most about introducing people to Keenan wines?
The sheer pleasure of showing off what I do. And I love that people react to our wines in such a positive way. It’s just a happy love fest.
What are your most popular wines?
Our number one skew is Cabernet Sauvignon. Second is our Merlot. It’s my favorite varietal. We make more types of Merlot than Cabernet, and I think we have one of the best terroirs in the New World.
What are you most looking forward to on your river cruise with AmaWaterways?
I’m looking forward to moving slowly through the scenery and making a connection with the land through the river. Of course, I’m also excited to brush up on my wines from that region. The cruise will be a guaranteed great time!
Join Michael and Jennifer Keenan, owners of Robert Keenan Winery in Napa Valley, California, on our Medieval Treasures Wine Cruise on November 7, 2019 or learn more about our Wine Cruises.
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