EARLY BOOKING REWARDS

Reserve your 2026 river cruise early and save

CRUISE YEAR

2026

AmaWaterways is delighted to announce our 2026 sailing season and Early Booking Rewards earlier than ever before!

Up to 20% Cruise Savings
on select sailings when you reserve your river cruise by June 30, 2024

Whether you prefer exploring on a hilltop hike, biking through the countryside, tasting local delights or simply enjoying the scenery from your balcony, it’s all waiting for you on an unforgettable AmaWaterways river cruise in 2026. More enticing destinations and river cruises will be released in the coming weeks – check back soon for updates!

Contact your preferred travel advisor or call 1-800-626-0126

NEWLY RELEASED ITINERARIES Reserve Your Suite Today

Africa

We are delighted to announce our life-changing 2026 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises are now available for reservations. Discover the fascinating wildlife, rich culture, and natural wonders of South Africa, including Kruger National Park, as well as Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania and beyond. Customize your ideal river cruise and land journey with expertly curated itineraries that include a 4-night Chobe River wildlife cruise, awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, and the option to begin your journey in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. With world-renowned national parks featuring Africa's "Big Five" from lions to elephants, and spectacular wildlife lodges to choose from, space typically fills quickly on these itineraries.

Best of all, you can save 5% on your river cruise and land journey on all 2026 Africa departures when you reserve before June 30, 2024!

AmaWaterways’ Chobe River Cruises with Zambezi Queen

Chasing Waterfalls Along the Zambezi River

Wildlife in Chobe National Park

Protecting Rwandan Mountain Gorillas

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France

From the legendary wine regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Côtes du Rhône to historic châteaux to the exceptional worlds of artists such as Monet and Van Gogh, AmaWaterways’ river cruises on the Seine, Rhône, Saône, Garonne and Dordogne rivers will help you discover your joie de vivre. Say bonjour to France on one of our six incredible 7-night itineraries! With AmaWaterways' membership in the prestigious La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Tables et Auberges and La Connetablie de Guyenne, as well as France’s reputation for exquisite food and wine, these are ideal itineraries for food and wine enthusiasts!

New for 2026 as part of our Taste of Bordeaux itinerary: Choose our brand-new 4-night pre-cruise land package in Spain combining 2 nights in Madrid (as an alternative to Bilbao) with 2 nights in San Sebastián. Or enjoy our new 3-night post-cruise land package in Paris (as an alternative to France’s Loire Valley).

Reserve your 2026 France river cruise before June 30, 2024 and save up to 20% on your river cruise fare with our Early Booking Reward!

Quintessential French Experiences in Every Season

6 Reasons to Reserve Flavors of Burgundy

A Meaningful Soulful Experience in France

Taste of Bordeaux

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Portugal

Journey through the heart of Portugal on one of two specially curated river cruises along the stunning Douro River. Sip renowned wines amid the sun-drenched vineyards of Port Country, taste the distinctive flavors of Portuguese and Spanish cuisine and discover rich culture in colorful cities such as Porto and Règua. Best of all, you can experience Portugal in every season, reveling in the fall foliage or the festive holiday season with AmaWaterways!

Portugal is trending as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations – contact your travel advisor to reserve your 2026 Douro River cruise by June 30, 2024, and save up to 10% off your cruise fare with our Early Booking Reward!

Vinho Verde: The Green Portuguese Wine

Top Experiences on Portugal's Douro River

Seasonal Specialties on the Douro River

Cruise Managers’ Guide to the Douro River

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Experience More Connections

The destinations we visit each offer their own unique history, traditions, local delicacies and enriching experiences. Get inspired for your 2026 river journey by reading the stories below.

Castle in the Clouds

In lovely Sintra, it’s not just romance that’s in the air… but fairytale castles that seemingly rise above the clouds.

Discovering Lisbon

Lisbon is currently one of the hotspots of European travel so take a page from the daring explorers that set sail from this magnificent city during the Age of Discovery.

Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Cream Tarts)

Enjoy the sweetness of this 200-year-old tradition.

Terms and Conditions: Early Booking Reward of up to 20% cruise savings is per person based on cruise-only fare and applies to all stateroom categories, including suites. Offer is valid on select 2026 sailings through June 30, 2024. Percentage discount amounts do vary by sailing date and are subject to change without notice. Up to 20% Early Booking Reward is combinable with group discounts on departures in 2026 only. Solo travelers must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. Loyalty benefits are combinable with Early Booking Rewards and are applicable to past guests only. Up to 20% Early Booking Reward is applied after all other promotions. Port charges, stateroom upgrades, transfers, land packages, gratuities and airfare are additional. Offer is capacity controlled and subject to modifications, changes, reductions or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply; visit AmaWaterways.com/terms-conditions for full terms and conditions. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the state of California. CST#2065452-20.