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.
Cruise through the heart of Europe during the most festive time of year and experience the timeless tradition of its magical Christmas Markets. Join us on one of our specially curated Christmas Markets cruises taking place at the height of the season with multiple market visits included. Or select one of our early or late season “Taste of Christmas Markets” departures offering special savings, reduced crowds, and just one or two of Europe’s holiday markets open to experience.
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.
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 2024.
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.
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.
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 Romantic Danube and Melodies of the Danube cruises sailing aboard the AmaMagna.
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We are here to support you as you plan for your future river cruise. Below are answers to our guests’ most frequently asked questions regarding our Seven River Journey Through Europe. Should you have any additional questions, please contact your preferred travel advisor or call us at 800.626.0126 and we will be happy to assist you.
The cruise deposit is $4,800 per person.
The single supplement cruise: 50% of twin price; Suite 100% of twin price.
Standard cancellation policy applies; please refer to Terms & Conditions for details.
Standard final payment policy applies (due no later than 90 days before the travel start date); please refer to Terms & Conditions for details.
Yes, this option will be available on our website under My Cruise/Cruise Check-in as we get closer to the cruise date.
Yes, a visit to Schönbrunn Palace will included during guests' visit to Vienna, in addition to a range of other included shore excursions.
We are currently discussing other multi-river journeys and will announcement them once plans are confirmed - stay tuned!
We are happy to provide unlimited complimentary laundry services throughout your journey.
Yes, gratuities are included for onboard services as well as ashore during excursion, covering local guides and coach drivers.
Fourteen countries can be visited: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria.
Seven rivers are included: the Rhône, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, Scheldt and Maas (Dutch & Belgian Waterways).
There will be unique experiences in turnaround ports where the ship is docked overnight. These include: the choice to visit Haarlem and the Hague, as well as Delft and Gouda or the Aalsmeer Flower Auction in Amsterdam; the choice of a city tour in Luxembourg with a wine tasting or a Battle of the Bulge tour in Belgium; and the choice between a visit to the Opera House or a Jewish Heritage tour while the ship is docked in Budapest. There are also several unique experiences in ports to further give you a taste of the local culture, such as guided tour of the Rijksmuseum or Jewish History Tour in Amsterdam, a Kölsch beer tasting in Cologne, a walking tour of Koblenz, and a wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg while the ship is docked in Rüdesheim. For full itinerary details, please click here.
Guests may reserve a 3-night pre-river cruise land package in the French Riviera (Nice and Monaco). Post-cruise, they may choose a 4-night land package in Transylvania or a 3-night land package in Istanbul, Turkey. Land packages are optional and come at an additional cost, which includes stays at 4- and 5-star hotels, daily breakfast at the hotel, city tours, convenient transfers and the services of a professionally trained Cruise Manager.
The crew will remain onboard their assigned ships; guests will meet a new crew when they transfer to their next ship.
What's Included:
Yes, 5% Early Booking Rewards is applicable to both FIT and Groups; applies to all categories for this journey and must be reserved by June 30, 2023.
10% cruise savings can be applied to the cruise added pre- or post-Seven River Journey; cannot be applied to Seven River Journey booking
Three award-winning ships are part of this journey: AmaKristina, AmaCerto and AmaMagna.
Checked luggage will be handled and seamlessly transferred to the next ship by AmaWaterways' crew.
There are two seamless transfers to accommodate our three award-winning ships. The first transfer will be a bus ride from Lyon, France to Basel, Switzerland. The second and final transfer will also be by bus, from Würzbug, Germany to Vilshofen, Germany, where you will board the AmaMagna.
We are expecting to welcome up to 144 guests for the complete Seven River Journey.