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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The rhythmic stamping of feet and soulful clapping of hands, the expressive arc of the arm and flick of the wrist, the emotional intensity and the fiery passion, the fans, the shawls, the flowers, the ruffles, the colors, the castanets, the music, the strum of the guitar, the heat. This is flamenco, the dance of Spain. Experience the fiery dance for yourself on our Flavors of Portugal & Spain itinerary.
In-Person Passion
The fluid, sensuous dance is as much a part of Spanish culture as matadors, tapas and the running of the bulls. UNESCO even declared it to be one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. You can see performances on YouTube or television but flamenco must truly be seen live to thoroughly enjoy its power. Watching the dance sizzle in its native country is a wonderfully emotional and authentic experience.
An Evening of Dance
And the best place to see flamenco? At the Corral de la Moreria -- called the “Cathedral of Flamenco Art” and entertaining everyone from JFK, Picasso, Hemmingway, Dali and Che Guevara. AmaWaterways can take you to this cornerstone of cultural life in Madrid – a title it’s held ever since it opened its doors in 1956 and danced into the hearts of locals and tourists. It’s located right in the vibrant heart of Madrid – in the main historic quarters of the city, adjacent to the Royal Palace. The Arabic corbels, decorations and even the furniture and streetlamps which date from the 18th and 19th century will take you back in time, recreating a setting reminiscent of the original tablao flamenco. A delicious Spanish meal is served, for a further delicious taste of culture. And the drive back is so scenic, passing by Madrid’s most impressive buildings at nighttime: Cibeles Palace, Neptune Square and the Gran Via.
The Traditions of Flamenco
The history of the dance parallels Spain’s own history as it is a fusion of Andalusian, Moorish, Egyptian, Roman, Indian and Spanish folk style that gypsies brought with them in the 15th century while fleeing their homelands. From there, the core Gitano ‘Gypsy’ movements evolved, blending with the cultures of the Andalusia region. It is a serious dance, a dance of maturity intended to convey a deep duende (soul). And so in traditional flamenco, most dancers do not hit their peak until their thirties, continuing to perform into their fifties and beyond.
Flamenco rose in popularity in the nineteenth century, when the first cafe and performance theater was opened in Seville in 1842. The dance was now more accessible for the public to enjoy. The dance swept across many artistic disciples, inspiring musicians, painters and fashion designers alike with its fiery arts and enviable style. The word ‘flamenco’ itself may have even been derived from the Spanish words for ‘fire’ or ‘flame’ -- fuego.
Become entranced with the dance and passion of Spain with our Flavors of Portugal & Spain river cruise.