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 made you decide to choose AmaWaterways the first time you cruised? Kathy: It was on our bucket list to go on a river cruise. I called a gal I used to work with and she said she wouldn’t book anyone on any other line but AmaWaterways.
Tell us how you spent your days aboard AmaLea during your most recent sailing.Garry: Due to my Parkinson’s and lack of balance, I can’t go on the long hikes ashore. I just told Kathy to do any excursions she wanted because I didn’t want to hold her back. I read a lot on the Sun Deck and would go down to the fitness center. I also just cruised around and talked to the crew, went into the Main Lounge and kept myself busy.
Kathy: Our first night at dinner I met these two gals and I just became “a mosquito on their back” the whole time. We went on tours together and had a ball! At night I was dancing around with new friends.
How did Captain Pat make you feel welcome on board?Garry: Every time you saw him, he had a big old smile on his face.
Kathy: I approached Captain Pat to tell him Garry was a boat captain as well and would be spending a lot of time on board. He assured me that my captain would be extended a bridge tour, and the bridge would be lowered down to him and his two walking sticks. Garry got to spend time up there where the two of them exchanged sea stories. Garry reported that the bridge is state of the art with the best equipment. He really enjoyed the hospitality.
Garry, tell us from a Captain’s viewpoint: What do you think of our ships – and especially AmaLea’s bridge?Garry: During our first river cruise, AmaKristina was just four trips into her service on the Rhine River and she was like a diamond. The craftsmanship and materials were first class. I was amazed at the stainless steel metalwork and the hydraulics. I went around with my mouth hanging open. On AmaLea during our most recent cruise, the bridge looked brand new. It’s very modern and the installation was tremendous. There wasn’t a speck of dirt, chips or cookies – it was just spotless, like an operating room at a hospital. You could tell whoever had been up there is very proud of it.
What surprised you the most about AmaLea’s crew?Garry: The Hotel Manager saw we needed an adapter for my CPAP machine, and she just crawled under the bed and hooked it up for me. And then one day when everyone was on their excursions, I saw the crew carrying trash bags. Even the captain was out there throwing them into the dumpster. I was intrigued. This doesn’t happen in the U.S. – the captain doesn’t handle trash. But he said to me, “We’re a team.” That impressed me. It would be hard to improve on your crew or Captain Pat.
Will you cruise with AmaWaterways again?Kathy: Word of mouth is the best advertisement, and we recommend AmaWaterways every chance we get. It’s a top-drawer operation!
Did You Know? A limited number of Nordic walking sticks and shower stools are available on board upon request.
Learn more about our award-winning ships AmaKristina and AmaLea and where they sail today!