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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Our guests overwhelmingly have chosen the in-demand land packages listed below as part of their all-encompassing river cruise journeys. With exceptional included excursions and the care of one of our Cruise Managers every step of the way, we encourage you to consider adding these optional packages for the most memorable vacation experience.
Prague is considered the “City of a Hundred Spires” and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time to discover such sites as Prague’s medieval astronomical clock and the romantic Charles Bridge, and sample some of the world’s best beer during a special beer tasting.
Add to: Magna on the Danube, Melodies of the Danube, Romantic Danube, Legendary Danube, Blue Danube Discovery, Grand Danube, Christmas Markets on the Danube and Iconic Christmas Markets
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Take a walking tour of Brasov, then, venture to Sighisoara, birthplace of Transylvania’s most notorious, ruler, Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula. In Bucharest, you’ll explore the “Little Paris of the East,” with its Palace of the Parliament, one of the largest administrative buildings in the world.
Add to: Gems of Southeast Europe, Grand Danube
Travel to Guernica, the subject one of Picasso’s most renowned paintings, and visit the open-air market, as well as Bilbao, where you will visit the world-famous Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Take an evening stroll through San Sebastián’s Old Town and discover the charms of the “City by the Bay of Biscay,” with the world’s second highest number of Michelin stars.
Add to: Taste of Bordeaux
Stroll among Amsterdam’s iconic meandering canals, bridges and distinctive architecture of the city that once served as Anne Frank’s home. You’ll also visit Zaanse Schans, observing authentic 17th and 18th-century windmills, houses and shops that were relocated to this picturesque area.
Add to: Captivating Rhine, Rhine & Moselle Fairytales, Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps, Tulip Time, Best of Holland & Belgium, Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle, Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Immerse yourself in culture while on a guided tour through Madrid. The following day, head to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the final day of your land package, transfer to UNESCO-designated Salamanca, where you will see the cathedral and uniquely adorned House of Shells.
Add to: Flavors of Portugal & Spain
Lying on the shores of Tonlé Sap Lake, Siem Reap is a resort town that serves as a gateway to the UNESCO-designated Angkor Archaeological Park. It is also home to a bustling Old Market that sells everything from banana kebabs to insects to silks and spices.
Add to: Charms of the Mekong, Riches of the Mekong