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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New ‘Wildlife & The Falls’ Itinerary Now Available
Calabasas, CA - (Sep. 22, 2016) - AmaWaterways today announced the debut of its 2017/18 Africa Brochure, which features a new ‘Wildlife & the Falls’ itinerary, giving guests the opportunity to experience Johannesburg, a Chobe River safari in Botswana, Victoria Falls and game drives in Greater Kruger National Park.
The new 12-night itinerary will begin in Johannesburg at the luxurious Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in a Grand Chateau Suite. Guests will then embark on a four-night luxury cruise and experience a safari in Chobe National Park. The final week will include a guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park, a tour of Nelson Mandela landmarks, a stay at Tintswalo Safari Lodge (pictured left) and daily morning, afternoon and evening game drives through Greater Kruger National Park.
“We’re very excited to introduce a brand new itinerary as part of our exotics collection in Africa, onboard the beautiful, elegant, modern Zambezi Queen,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “It’s fascinating to sail down the Chobe River and observe prides of lions, hyenas, cheetahs and hippos in their natural environment. The Wildlife & the Falls journey will give our guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of Africa’s most treasured wonders.”
In addition to AmaWaterways’ newest Africa itinerary, the company will also feature several other unique sailings onboard the Zambezi Queen in the 2017/18 season. AmaWaterways’ full list of 2017/18 Africa itineraries includes:
All sailings will take place onboard the all-suite, 28-passenger Zambezi Queen (pictured right). Often referred to as a ‘floating lodge,’ the Zambezi Queen was designed for optimal game viewing. The top level of the ship features an open-air pool deck, where travelers can relax with mesmerizing 360-degree views of the Chobe River and its daily visitors, including the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. Cruisers will enjoy private balconies and spacious staterooms, as well as air conditioners throughout. The environmentally responsible eco-ship uses a jet propulsion system that preserves the river bed and uses a solar heating system to supply guests with hot water.
For pricing and specific itineraries, download AmaWaterways’ 2017/2018 Africa Brochure at www.AmaWaterways.com. A print brochure via mail may also be requested online, by calling (800) 626-0126, or by contacting a travel professional. Travel agents already on AmaWaterways’ mailing list do not need to submit a request, as brochures will be mailed directly to them. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.