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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Enjoy the excitement of reserving your river journey before our most lucrative offers expire. Combine any offer with our most flexible limited-time travel policies as well as our Cruise Protection Plan. Below you will find more details on options that will enable you the most flexibility on your next river cruise with us.
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With 2024 Travel Waiver Plus
AmaWaterways 2024 Travel Waiver Plus provides cancellation for any reason, up to 31 days prior to the start of your AmaWaterways purchased services (cruise, pre/post-cruise land packages, air etc.). It is applicable to European and Mekong river cruises sailing from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Travel Waiver Plus can only be added at time of deposit and requires the purchase of the AmaWaterways Cruise Protection Plan.
Should you decide to cancel your 2024 river cruise for any reason, you will have the following options based on date of cancellation:
2024 Travel Waiver Plus price:
To purchase AmaWaterways 2024 Travel Waiver Plus, contact your Travel Advisor or AmaWaterways at 1.800.626.0126.
AmaWaterways’ Travel Waiver Plus 2024 is only applicable to FIT and Group bookings; can only be added at time of deposit and requires the purchase of the AmaWaterways Cruise Protection Plan. Travel Waiver Plus cannot be purchased by residents of Quebec, Canada. After deposit, Travel Waiver Plus can no longer be added. This offer is only applicable to reservations sailing from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. Travel Waiver Plus is not applicable to any Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, Secrets of Egypt & the Nile, or Seven River Journeys. Travel Waiver Plus allows guests to cancel 31 days (or more) prior to the start of their AmaWaterways purchased services and covers cancellation penalties in the form of a Future Cruise Credit** for services purchased through AmaWaterways. Travel Waiver Plus does not cover custom services or Cruise Protection Plan premium. Travel Waiver Plus does not include any additional benefits; additional insurance coverage is recommended.
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**Future Cruise Credit, issued via the Travel Waiver Plus program, will cover cancellation penalties if cancelled 31 days (or more) prior to the start of AmaWaterways purchased services and the balance will be refunded based on our standard cancellation policy for services purchased through AmaWaterways. If cancellation occurs less than 31 days prior to the start of AmaWaterways purchased services, no Future Cruise Credit will be given and the penalties for the entire booking will be lost and not replaced. Future Cruise Credit is valid for any sailings within 24 months from the day your cancellation was received. Credit must be applied to cruise portion; remaining balance may be applied to land, air, and any other services on the reservation (excluding initial deposits, Cruise Protection Plan and Travel Waiver Plus) and will apply as a discount. If, Travel Waiver Plus credit exceeds new booking total, the balance will be rolled into additional Future Cruise Credit. New booking deposit will be required at time of rebooking. Future Cruise Credits are non-transferrable. AmaWaterways’ Cruise Protection Plan and Travel Waiver Plus are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Future Cruise Credits previously applied to final payment have no cash value and are subject to all cancellation penalties per AmaWaterways’ terms and conditions. Any other advertised or offered terms for an AmaWaterways Future Cruise Credit will not apply and are unique to the type of Future Cruise Credit granted. AmaWaterways’ Cruise Protection Plan can only be purchased prior to final payment. This limited time offer with special provisions may be changed or withdrawn at any time; other restrictions may apply. For international residents, ask your travel advisor about cruise protection options specific to your reservation. CST#2065452-20.
With 2025 Travel Waiver Plus
AmaWaterways 2025 Travel Waiver Plus provides cancellation for any reason, up to 31 days prior to the start of your AmaWaterways purchased services (cruise, pre/post-cruise land packages, air etc.). It is applicable to European and Mekong river cruises sailing from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Travel Waiver Plus can only be added at time of deposit and requires the purchase of the AmaWaterways Cruise Protection Plan.
Should you decide to cancel your 2025 river cruise for any reason, you will have the following options based on date of cancellation:
2025 Travel Waiver Plus price:
To purchase AmaWaterways 2025 Travel Waiver Plus, contact your Travel Advisor or AmaWaterways at 1.800.626.0126.
AmaWaterways’ Travel Waiver Plus 2025 is only applicable to FIT and Group bookings; can only be added at time of deposit and requires the purchase of the AmaWaterways Cruise Protection Plan. Travel Waiver Plus cannot be purchased by residents of Quebec, Canada. After deposit, Travel Waiver Plus can no longer be added. This offer is only applicable to reservations sailing from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. Travel Waiver Plus is not applicable to any Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises or Secrets of Egypt & the Nile. Travel Waiver Plus allows guests to cancel 31 days (or more) prior to the start of their AmaWaterways purchased services and covers cancellation penalties in the form of a Future Cruise Credit** for services purchased through AmaWaterways. Travel Waiver Plus does not cover custom services or Cruise Protection Plan premium. Travel Waiver Plus does not include any additional benefits; additional insurance coverage is recommended.
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Cruise Protection Plan is available for U.S. Residents for:
For more details, visit our Travel Protection Page.