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!"
The cities along the Danube River and throughout Austria really come to life during fall. In addition to brilliant fall foliage and the enriching excursions we offer as part of our river cruise itineraries, we encourage you to discover these local festivals as part of your independent exploration before or after your AmaWaterways cruise.
Wiener Wiesn-Fest (typically happens in late September) Immerse yourself in Austrian culture during Vienna’s Oktoberfest! Set against its famous giant Ferris wheel, the festival celebrates local beer, music and tempting local delicacies from Wiener Schnitzel to Brettljause (cold cuts). You’ll be treated to brass bands, folk music, fresh-baked pretzels and more in a lively festive atmosphere as locals proudly wear their traditional lederhosen and dirndls all around you.
Bratislava Music Festival (typically happens in early October) Be mesmerized by the classical melodies and rhythms flowing throughout the city during Bratislava’s 55th Annual Music Festival. Attend any of 23 concerts performed by renowned international orchestras, world-famous conductors, powerful soloists and talented Slovak artists as Bratislava puts musical prowess on full display for your enjoyment.
Salzburg Culture Days (typically happens late September through October) What better way to celebrate the legacy left behind by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart than for his birthplace to put on a yearly festival of classical music and opera? Held since 1972, Salzburg’s Culture Days performances offer an often creative, contemporary twist on historic tunes. Aside from more traditional concerts, you might see hip hop dancers grooving to Broadway showtunes, famous actors giving literary readings to music and more.
Blue Danube Film Festival (Budapest | Vienna - typically in late November) Only the third of its kind, this short film festival held in both Vienna and Budapest showcases independently produced films from all over the world. Screened both in English or with English subtitles, entries are encouraged to use creativity and experimentation while exploring common human and societal challenges.
Vilshofen Oktoberfest Celebration
Experience an authentic year-round Oktoberfest celebration on many of our Danube River itineraries in Vilshofen, Germany – an exclusive AmaWaterways offering! Savor the fresh pretzels and hearty beer as you dance the night away to live traditional German tunes performed by lederhosen-wearing musicians.
As part of your independent exploration before or after your cruise, attend these events during our Danube River itineraries, including Romantic Danube and Melodies of the Danube, sailing!