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!"
Celebrating Easter in France is very much a part of the French culture, where shops are decorated with white and dark chocolate eggs, bunnies, chicks, bells and fish (Poisson d'Avril) - all symbolic of spring and renewal.
France’s Flying Bells
The glorious sound of Easter bells can be heard throughout the world. But in France, Easter bells do more than just ring. In fact, the Thursday before Easter, les cloches de Pâques (Easter bells) across the country are silenced as the tolling objects are said to take flight on a journey to Rome. When in Rome, the bells receive a special blessing from the Pope, then flutter their nonexistent wings back to France—but not without first picking up some eggs along the way. Back in France, the bells deliver the eggs to children, much to their delight, and return to their towers to ring on Easter Sunday, marking Christ’s Resurrection. They may not be furry, white or cotton-tailed, but the image of thousands of bells soaring across the sky is downright beautiful.
Normandy Seafood Stew (La Marmite Dieppoise)
With 600 km of coastline, Normandy has an abundance of fresh seafood. Legend has it that a woman known only as Mrs. Maurice owned a tavern for sailors in the city of Dieppe called “La Marmite Dieppoise.” Mrs. Maurice was renowned for her incredible fish stews made with the day’s catch, as well as shrimp and mussels. Her legendary dishes were named after the restaurant and the rest is history.
Ingredients
Preparation Method
Place mussels and cider or wine in a wide, shallow pan. Cover and place over high heat for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan a few times until mussels open. Tip into a colander placed over a bowl to catch the cooking liquid. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Place the pan back on the heat with a large knob of butter. Sizzle the leeks for 8 minutes until soft, then add the mushrooms, the mussel cooking liquid, and the crème fraîche. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce by half. Turn down the heat and add the fi sh. Cover and gently poach for 10 minutes until cooked, then carefully lift out. Stir the parsley through the mussels, return to pan and heat through. Place one fish filet in each serving bowl and spoon everything else around it. Delicious served with boiled waxy potatoes.
Makes 4 servings.
What better way to celebrate Easter than with a heartwarming bowl of Normandy Seafood Stew? Or plan your Seine River cruise with our two itineraries: Impressions of the Seine & Paris and Paris & Normandy.