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City Escapes
River Cruises with More Time in Europe’s Cities

City Escapes are curated river cruises with longer time in port, designed for the quieter months when Europe feels more open. Join small-group experiences offered only during these months, or explore independently and feel like a local. A relaxed onboard atmosphere and enhanced amenities like a menu of included wine, beer and cocktails throughout the cruise make these itineraries an easy introduction for first time cruisers and a fresh perspective for returning guests.

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Anniversary Sale

Save up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2026 & 2027 City Escapes departures. Plus, receive $250 Onboard Credit. Combinable with $599 Airplus.

Secure your stateroom for a reduced deposit of just $250 per person.

Terms apply. Valid through July 14, 202

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Anniversary Sale

Save up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2026 & 2027 City Escapes departures. Plus, receive $250 Onboard Credit. Combinable with $599 Airplus.

Secure your stateroom for a reduced deposit of just $250 per person.

Terms apply. Valid through July 14, 202

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Curated Cruises During the Quieter Season

Locally Guided Exploration
Locally Guided Exploration

Join small, expert led onshore experiences that bring each city to life, including a curated mix of culinary and cultural opportunities available only during these quieter months.

Follow Your Passions
Follow Your Passions

With extra time in select destinations, spend your day diving into neighborhoods, tasting what’s in season or pursuing the experiences that matter most to you. 

Drinks on Us
Drinks on Us

Sip regional wines, local beers and handcrafted cocktails throughout your journey, an exclusive enhancement to your City Escapes river cruise. 

Farm-to-Ship Dining
Farm-to-Ship Dining

Enjoy fresh, regionally inspired dishes at every meal, thoughtfully crafted to reflect the flavors and traditions of the places you’ll visit. 

An Array of Amenities
An Array of Amenities

From group fitness classes to specialty dining experiences and thoughtfully designed staterooms, your ship offers everything you need to feel comfortable and energized each day. 

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City Escapes: The Danube

City Escapes: The Rhine

City Escapes: The Seine

City Escapes: Dutch & Belgian Waterways

City Escapes: Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals

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Follow the Danube to Vienna for art, culture and music. From Linz, explore a museum or enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg or Český Krumlov.

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Local Experiences Take Center Stage

Available only on City Escapes, these onshore experiences bring each city into sharper focus through local insight and hands on opportunities.
Knights and Impressionists in Paris

Knights and Impressionists in Paris

Trace the legacy of the Knights Templar and take in Monet’s light at museum galleries on City Escape: Paris & the Seine.

Morning at the Rijksmuseum

A Morning at the Rijksmuseum

Wander the galleries of this renowned museum and see the works of the great Dutch masters on City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine.

Europe’s Largest Underground Lake in Vienna

Europe’s Largest Underground Lake in Vienna

Begin at Burg Liechtenstein, then explore the Seegrotte on City Escape: Vienna & the Danube for a revealing perspective on this city.

Savor Unique Cuisine in Strasbourg

Savor Unique Cuisine in Strasbourg

Enjoy a special dinner highlighting Strasbourg’s French and German influences on City Escape: Strasbourg & the Rhine.

3 Nights Rome

This 3‑night Rome land package features guided visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, time at Rome’s iconic ancient landmarks, and your choice of a hands‑on cooking class or curated shopping along Via dei Condotti.
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Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, inclusive of port charges, based on double occupancy in Category E stateroom, and reflects up to $1,000 per person cruise savings (amount varies by sailing). Offer is only valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between March 6 – June 30, 2026; applies to select sailings. Tour Operators are eligible; additional restrictions apply. Complimentary upgrade is subject to availability; applies to one category upgrade, based on a like-for-like stateroom category; and excludes A+, AA+ and Suites. Onboard credit of $50 per person is in USD, based on double occupancy and can be applied towards all onboard purchases. Offer is combinable with AirPlus Rates, Combination Cruise Savings, Loyalty Benefits and Future Cruise Benefit Program. Must request promo code CITYESCAPES at time of booking. Offer is not applicable to travel advisors and does not apply to industry rates or other offers deemed by AmaWaterways. Land packages, visas, airfares and gratuities are additional. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.amawaterways.com/terms-conditions CST#2065452-20.

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