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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Expanded FAM program welcomes travel agents on board for special sailings and key educational opportunities
Calabasas, CA - (Jul. 13, 2016) - AmaWaterways today announced 2016 dates, itineraries and pricing for its popular travel agent FAM program - ‘Seminars on the River.’ These 12 sailings give travel professionals the chance to enjoy some of the line’s most popular river cruise itineraries, hosted by expert sales team members who share in-depth product knowledge, strategies and key sales tips while onboard. Of special note is the November 18 Romantic Danube seminar cruise which will focus on building themed groups. The cruises provide agents with firsthand experience to AmaWaterways’ top-notch customer service, award-winning cuisine and an abundance of included daily excursions.
“Since starting AmaWaterways in 2002, the travel agent community has been vital to our continued success as we grew our fleet to the 21 ships that we have today,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “We value the hard work and dedication of this important group and will continue to offer a wide range of educational programs and sales and marketing resources to help them succeed. This year’s FAM program provides a cost effective way for agents to get the hands-on experience needed to better understand our product and help first-time river cruising agents, as well as seasoned AmaWaterways specialists, achieve even greater success!”
The 2016 FAM program’s itineraries include:
Travel agent and companion rates start at $630 usd per person and stateroom upgrades are available for 50% off the brochure rate on select dates.
AmaWaterways is a front-runner in the river cruise industry, known for its focus on innovation, and mission to deliver award-winning service and cuisine onboard the most technically-advanced ships in Europe. Known for its exceptional dining experiences, AmaWaterways is proud to be inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of the world’s most prestigious culinary organizations and is also a recently inducted member of La Connétablie de Guyenne – the third oldest vinous brotherhood in Bordeaux.
In addition, many of AmaWaterways’ staterooms feature a unique “Twin Balcony,” - providing breathtaking panoramic views. AmaWaterways was also the first river cruise line to carry a fleet of complimentary bicycles onboard its European ships and has recently expanded its partnership with Backroads following an increase in demand for active tours.
Limited space available. For full details about the Seminars on the River program, visit www.AmaWaterways.com Travel Agent Portal or call (800) 626-0126.