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!"
When you think of a lemon, you may picture it as a simple citrusy ingredient that can be used to add a subtle sweetness to a dish or to brighten up your day with a refreshing glass of lemonade. However, the history behind lemons is far from simple. Surprisingly, the true origin of the lemon is still shrouded in mystery. It is long believed that the lemon originated from northwestern India, but science can only determine this based on following the fruit’s growth in popularity across the Middle East and neighboring countries nestled along the Mediterranean. In the 2nd century, Arab traders brought lemons to Italy, making it the first European country to embrace the vibrant yellow fruit.
Today, lemons in Europe are largely grown in Portugal and Spain with a wide range of uses. From a simple ingredient to enhance flavor to a base for natural remedies, and of course, Lemon Drop Martinis, the fruit has been a favorite around the globe for centuries. You can enjoy a simple yet refreshing cocktail by following our Lemon Drop Martini recipe or ordering it on any one of our beautiful river cruises during our daily complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour. In fact, our Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Kristin Karst, often enjoys a Lemon Drop Martini while visiting our ships, and it is also quite popular with our guests.
Ingredients:
Steps to Prepare:
Step 1: Gather all ingredients.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the ingredients.
Step 3: Shake well.
Step 4: Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5: Garnish with the lemon twist.
Step 6: Enjoy!
*Serves 1
You can taste fresh lemons straight from the source on our Portugal itineraries or by adding an optional land package in stunning Lake Como, Italy before or after your Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps or Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles itinerary.