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Castle Chateau Clos de Vougeot

Six Reasons to Reserve Flavors of Burgundy

Our 7-night cruise between the Port of Dijon and Lyon has many charms. If you have already visited France or you are trying to decide which French itinerary is right for your next river cruise, the six reasons outlined below may just push Flavors of Burgundy to the top of your list. 

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AmaVida cruising beneath a bridge surrounded by vineyards in the Douro Valley, Portugal

A River Cruise Guide for First Timers

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on a river cruise? We created this guide to introduce you to river cruising and show you why AmaWaterways is a river cruise experience unlike any other.

Aerial view of Reichsburg castle along the Moselle in Cochem, Germany

A Fairytale River Cruise Through Europe

With 11 wonderful nights to enjoy our onboard amenities, as well as eight bike tours, seven hikes and two rivers included on our Rhine & Moselle Fairytales itinerary...

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Beer Cruises Through Europe

Beer – drinking it, brewing it, enjoying a glass in the company of good friends – has been a storied pastime that can be traced back through centuries of history in Europe.

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Tomato Tarte Provencal

Tomato Tarte Provencal

At AmaWaterways, we are passionate about featuring fresh, locally sourced produce from the growing regions along the rivers. As part of our commitment to offering innovative and delicious vegetable-forward dishes, we are excited to share a taste of what you can expect in our Main Restaurant on our river cruises through Europe.

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Family River Cruise Review: Why a Mother of Four Chose AmaWaterways' Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Family River Cruise Review: Why a Mother of Four Chose AmaWaterways' Christmas Markets on the Rhine

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Inside the First Soulful Experiences Cruise: Provence Through a Black-History Lens

Inside the First Soulful Experiences Cruise: Provence Through a Black-History Lens

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Enchanting Switzerland: Lake Lucerne and Zurich

Enchanting Switzerland: Lake Lucerne and Zurich

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Best of the Danube: Rudi Schreiner's Own Shortlist

Best of the Danube: Rudi Schreiner's Own Shortlist

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Bruges Has Two Versions of Every Story, and Both Are Worth Hearing
Belgium

Bruges Has Two Versions of Every Story, and Both Are Worth Hearing

Bruges rewards visitors with layered stories: contested relic origins, the legend of Blind Donkey Alley, and Michelangelo’s Madonna in a preserved medieval city.

Beer Cruises Through Europe: Drinking Through the Brewing Countries
Germany,Belgium,Netherlands

Beer Cruises Through Europe: Drinking Through the Brewing Countries

AmaWaterways’ beer cruises explore Dutch, Belgian and German brewing traditions through tastings, tours and regional styles along Europe’s waterways.

Amsterdam by Water: A City Built on 165 Canals

Amsterdam by Water: A City Built on 165 Canals

Amsterdam is best experienced by water: its 165 canals, bridges, houseboats, and river cruise routes reveal the engineering and character that shaped the city.

Pastéis de Nata: Portugal’s Custard Tart, and the Monks Who Made It
Portugal

Pastéis de Nata: Portugal’s Custard Tart, and the Monks Who Made It

Portugal’s pastéis de nata began as monks’ resourceful use of leftover yolks in Belém; this article shares their history, secret recipe legacy, and a simple onboard version to make at home.

Lisbon: The Harbor That Launched the Age of Discovery
Portugal

Lisbon: The Harbor That Launched the Age of Discovery

Lisbon’s harbor shaped Portugal’s Age of Discovery, with Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery anchoring a land package that deepens Douro river cruise context.

A Girlfriends' Getaway on the Danube: How Four Moms Found Their Reset Button

A Girlfriends' Getaway on the Danube: How Four Moms Found Their Reset Button

Four moms take a low-stress Danube river cruise, finding time to reconnect, explore Central Europe, relax onboard, and return already planning the next getaway.

Taste of Bordeaux Is Named for Wine. It's Built for Everything Else Too.
France

Taste of Bordeaux Is Named for Wine. It's Built for Everything Else Too.

AmaWaterways’ Taste of Bordeaux goes beyond wine, pairing Garonne and Dordogne sailing with Basque dining, château visits, art, cycling, markets, and Loire cuisine.

Christmas tree in Bordeauz
France

Christmas in Bordeaux: Markets Under Chandelier Lights

Bordeaux’s Christmas markets pair chandelier-style lights, local crafts, festive foods and offbeat makers, making December a stylish season to visit.

Cape Town's most colorful district - Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

What to See and Do in Cape Town, From the Mountain to the Sea

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The Statue of Nelson Mandela on the Union Buildings Grounds, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Tracing Nelson Mandela’s Steps Across South Africa

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A Different View of Chobe: Meeting the Wildlife From the River

A Different View of Chobe: Meeting the Wildlife From the River

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Finding Africa Through Its People

Finding Africa Through Its People

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