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!"
Calabasas, CA - (Jun. 3, 2016) - On Thursday, June 2nd, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) inducted Rudi Schreiner, co-founder of AmaWaterways, into its Hall of Fame, presenting him with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award.” A proven leader and pioneer, Schreiner has spent decades helping elevate river cruising to its current position as one of the most popular segments of the global tourism industry. Schreiner was joined during the CLIA Hall of Fame Gala in Vancouver by his friends, family and members of the AmaWaterways team.
“It’s a true honor to be selected as a member of this prestigious group and I thank CLIA for considering me for this award,” said Schreiner, during his acceptance speech. “I have dedicated my career to expanding the river cruising segment and am still just as passionate about the field as when I started. I am also inspired by the opportunity that exists ahead, with so much untapped potential. On behalf of my extraordinary team at AmaWaterways, I can say that we are proud to have created a wonderful experience for our guests over the years, and that we are all grateful to continue being part of something so very special.”
Informally dubbed the “Godfather of River Cruising” by many within the industry, Schreiner’s extensive experience dates back to his early 20’s, when he and a group of friends constructed a raft and spent seven months sailing the Amazon, researching the legendary region. Since that time, he has been at the helm of most major international river cruise companies helping launch their U.S. operations. Today, Schreiner directly oversees AmaWaterways’ overall operations, ship design and itinerary development.
In recognizing Schreiner, CLIA cited numerous achievements and milestones, including programs, services and amenities created by he and his wife and co-owner, Kristin Karst. First and foremost, CLIA acknowledged the way AmaWaterways has embraced the travel agent community, introducing a unique online travel agent education and marketing portal, as well as building powerful personal relationships with travel professionals.
CLIA also acknowledged the way Schreiner continues innovating the industry – from ship hardware to brand partnerships and the implementation of new services, tours and amenities. An example of this is the way he pioneered the concept of the “Twin Balcony” – constituting a French balcony and an outside balcony – designed to maximize the enjoyment of river views and natural light. Additionally, all new ships are now equipped with connecting cabins – which Schreiner, and AmaWaterways, were first to introduce – making river cruising more convenient for groups and families. “I know that I speak on behalf of the entire AmaWaterways family in saying how proud we are of Rudi for all that he has achieved through his hard work, passion and energy,” Karst commented. “Rudi’s innovative spirit and dedication to his business partners, the travel agent community and the AmaWaterways team and crew have helped create the long-lasting relationships that have made our company what it is today.”
The CLIA Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award is presented each year during the Cruise360 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards dinner. The award honors an individual who has been a staunch and loyal advocate for the cruise travel industry, advocating on behalf of the industry and has made significant contributions to growing and promoting overall cruise travel to the public. Winners were nominated by CLIA members earlier in the year.