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!"
In a rare pre-season moment of repose, we had the opportunity to interview our own Captain Geoffrey about his experience and what he loves the most about cruising with AmaWaterways.
You’ve been an esteemed member of our family for seven years. What inspired you to become a river ship Captain? I come from the sea. I served eight years on the west coast of Africa on a landing craft ship following some political conflict. Later, I spent two years on a supplier tanker ship in the Persian Gulf. When my first daughter was born, I came back to France and started working as a sailor aboard beautiful river ships on the Rhône River. I passed my license to become a Captain. This summer, I am celebrating my 22nd anniversary on river ships. I am very proud.
What do you love about river cruising?
I like visiting different cities without unpacking multiple times. We stop at beautiful locations along the river, but my favorite moments are when we are cruising along, enjoying the incredible scenery.
Guests love our family atmosphere. How do you accomplish this on board?
A strong relationship between our offices, the Captain, Hotel Manager and Cruise Manager sets the tone on board. That family feeling we cherish is passed on to our guests. Everyone has the same mission, to create magical moments for every guest — and each crew member plays an equal role in accomplishing that.
What makes AmaLyra feel like your second home?
It’s a family reunion at the start of each season. We spend a lot of time together and our friendships on board continue on land. Being a crew member with AmaWaterways means you are part of something very special. And our guests become part of the AmaLyra family as soon as they step on board.
What is your favorite moment of every river cruise?
The crew farewell on the last night when the guests get to see all the people from behind the scenes who take care of them every day. To see the positive reaction from the guests and the smiling faces of the crew is very special. In the end, a ship is just material — the crew gives the ship a heart.
What inspires you the most about AmaLyra?
When you walk on board you can feel the positive energy that comes from the crew. Walking across the Sun Deck in the morning is the best moment of the day for me — and I get to do that every day!
As Captain of AmaLyra, you exclusively sail on the Seine River. Do you discover something new each time you return?
Everybody knows Paris is the world's most romantic city. When the ship returns at the end of the week and we slowly cruise toward the Eiffel Tower — that moment is still magical to me, even though I have experienced it thousands of times.
What makes your heart sing outside of the nautical world?
I’m French, so French food and cooking are my big passions. When I’m at home, I change out of my Captain’s uniform and put on my “father uniform.” I have two beautiful daughters.
Experience magical moments when cruising toward the Eiffel Tower along the Seine River as Captain Geoffrey has on our Paris & Normandy and Impressions of the Seine & Paris itineraries!