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.
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Imagine a 40-mile stretch of scenic landscape, dotted with grand hilltop castles and fortresses and marked by deep-ravined canyons that plunge to unbelievable depths. This is the Rhine Gorge — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that traverses from Rüdesheim to Koblenz, Germany and has connected the northern and southern halves of the continent since prehistoric times.
While aboard one of our award-winning ships sailing the Rhine River, you can take in the awe-inspiring scenery from the Sun Deck or enjoy a personal moment admiring the landscape from your twin-balcony stateroom or suite. Either way, the view is one you will always remember. A river cruise along the Rhine will transport you into a fairytale, and though the knights and lords are long gone, the majestic castles remain as a reminder of the past. Here are five of the incredible castles that hold court along the Rhine River.
Marksburg Castle (BRAUBACH, GERMANY)
Located just above the quaint town of Braubach, Germany, Marksburg Castle is the only castle on the Rhine that has fully withstood the test of time, having survived unscathed by the Austro-Prussian and Second World wars. It now serves as the headquarters of the German Castle Association and contains the largest library dedicated to castles in all of Europe.
Rheinfels Castle (SANKT GOAR, GERMANY)
After its expansions, Rheinfels Castle became the largest fortress of the Middle Rhine between Germany’s Mainz and Koblenz, and today, it is the largest castle ruin, with its labyrinth of trenches and tunnels that visitors can explore. This castle changed hands several times throughout history, and what remains of the castle now includes the luxury Romantik Hotel Schloss Reinfels as well as a museum detailing its history.
Stahleck Castle (BACHARACH, GERMANY)
Stahleck Castle overlooks the Rhine from 525 feet up offering an impressive view of the area. While the 12th-century fortification was destroyed in the late 17th century, it was rebuilt a few hundred years later. The brick and half-timbered façade and grey shingled roof make it a sight to behold, and while it is no longer serving its original purpose, today, Burg Stahleck is known as one of the most popular youth hostels in the region.
Drachenburg Castle (KÖNIGSWINTER, GERMANY)
Originally the home of a stockbroker in the 19th century, Drachenburg Castle stands atop a hillside near Königswinter, Germany overlooking the magnificent Rhine River. After the owner’s passing, the castle was repurposed several times before being damaged by Allied bomb raids in 1942. A private investor saved it from being knocked down at the last minute, and now the public can enjoy its stunning views, vast gardens and elaborately decorated rooms or visit for the annual Christmas Market for some added holiday magic.
Lahneck Castle (LAHNSTEIN, GERMANY) – EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSION*
The 13th-century Lahneck Castle is a medieval fortress located in Lahnstein, Germany. Its pentagonal shape is rare for castle towers, making it a definite stand-out. An exclusive shore excursion, offered for both active and gentle walkers, treats you to a closer look at this castle, which has been cloaked in mystery.
*Exclusive shore excursion available on our Enchanting Rhine, Europe’s Rivers & Castles, Rhine & Moselle Splendors and Rhine & Moselle Fairytales itineraries.
Join us on any of our Rhine River cruises for a view of the magnificent castles featured here, including Captivating Rhine , Enchanting Rhine, Rhine & Moselle Delights , Rhine & Moselle Fairytales, Rhine & Moselle Splendors, Europe’s Rivers & Castles, Treasures of the Main & Rhine, Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle, Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles and Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps.