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Gems of Southeast Europe - Celebration of Wine

The southeastern Danube runs through some of Europe's most exciting emerging wine regions, and this specially curated sailing puts them front and center. Hungarian Tokaj, Serbian Fruška Gora and Bulgarian varietals come to the table through exclusive tastings and vineyard visits, the region's dramatic scenery alongside.

Duration7 nights

RiversDanube

CountriesBulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia

Duration7 nights

RiversDanube

CountriesBulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia

Highlights of your Celebration of Wine Experience

Sail with a wine host

A wine professional sails with you: leading tastings, answering the questions you've always wanted to ask, and helping you find a few new favorites.

Guided tastings and pairings

Sip regional wines, learn from terroir sessions, and indulge in guided food-and-wine pairings throughout the sailing, all included.

Visit vineyards and cellars

Every Celebration of Wine sailing includes estate visits where you meet the people making the wine, and sip in the cellar where it was made.

What's included with your cruise

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More room to breathe

Choose from suites, solo staterooms, and connecting rooms. Most include our signature twin balconies.
Daily housekeeping and turn-down service
Bathrobe, slippers and full bathroom amenities
Refillable water bottle to take with you
Onboard WiFi

A flavor for every moment

All onboard meals
The Chef's Table, specialty restaurant
Wine, beer, and soft drinks with meals
Specialty coffee and tea
Sip & Sail cocktail hour daily
All-day snacks in the Lark Lounge
Welcome cocktail reception

Adventures on your terms

Choose from up to six expert-led experiences each day
Gentle, regular and active options are available for most activities
Wellness Host with daily fitness, stretch and meditation classes on most sailings

Designed for the way you travel

A Cruise Manager who knows everything about your route and will lead your journey the whole way
Regional music and performances
Experiences for solo travelers
Onshore experiences, onboard amenities, and port charges included

Itinerary

Select Cruise Year

Select Direction

Select Optional Land Packages

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Explore the daily onshore experience options available throughout your cruise.

Dates, Prices and Offers

Important: Dates, fares & itineraries are subject to change.

Port Charges (included in cruise price): $250 per person in 2026. $280 per person in 2027. $290 per person in 2028.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of per person double occupancy fare; Suites 100% of per person double occupancy fare.

Single Supplement for Land: A single supplement charge will be applied to pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please ask your travel advisor or call for pricing details.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.

Option A: Two twin beds

Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in USD, cruise-only, include port fees, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.

Ships

AmaBella

Newly reimagined, AmaBella blends elegant design with the luxury of uncrowded spaces.

Staterooms: 80

Passengers: 160

AmaVerde

Providing Life aboard AmaVerde mirrors the spirit of the Danube, blending refined spaces, regionally-inspired meals, and moments of quiet connection into a journey that feels personal at every turnthe ultimate in custom-designed luxury, this 161-passenger vessel offers twin balcony staterooms, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, and much more.

Staterooms: 80

Passengers: 160

AmaMagna

Experience the ease of a ship with space to truly relax. Dine with new friends at Al Fresco, settle into a suite with a full balcony, or watch the Danube drift by on the Sun Deck, crisp glass of Grüner Veltliner in hand

Staterooms: 98

Passengers: 196

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Gems of Southeast Europe

“I sailed [Gems of Southeast Europe]... and had the best experiences ever. The pre-river cruise land package in Romania is essential – you get to go to Transylvania! I also traveled during Easter, so we got to experience two Easters with different customs and experiences.”

Kathy D.

Gems of Southeast Europe

“Wow, the Gems cruise really is a gem. What an incredible experience. Some vacations are relaxing, others enlighten you, and after this I’m enlightened and truly a better citizen of the world.”

Kelly Crawford Keyes

Best of the Danube

“We adored...the exclusive Oktoberfest in Vilshofen where we got to know fellow guests.”

Maureen G.

Recognized by travelers and the industry

Gems of Southeast Europe - Celebration of Wine

Highlights of your Celebration of Wine Experience

What's included with your cruise

Dates, Prices and Offers

Ships

Frequently Asked Questions

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Recognized by travelers and the industry

Featured Stories

Why the Danube Gets Its Own Holiday

Dates, Prices and Offers

Gems of Southeast Europe - Celebration of Wine

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Recognized by travelers and the industry

Featured Stories

Why the Danube Gets Its Own Holiday

Dates, Prices and Offers

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