AmaWaterways Extends Complimentary Land Offer In Europe’s Top River Cruise Destinations

Travelers Have Until June 30, 2024 to Reserve Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Packages to Extend Their River Cruise Journeys

CALABASAS, Calif. – (April 1, 2024) – Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways  announces the extension of its popular pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package* offer on select Europe itineraries in 2024 and 2025. Now available for new reservations made through June 30, 2024, the Complimentary Land Package offer provides guests with a choice of 20 complimentary two-, three- or four-night land packages as an extension to their river cruise vacation. Guests are invited to delve deeper into the captivating destinations surrounding where their river cruise begins or ends and responds to the growing desire for longer, immersive travel experiences. The offer is combinable with AirPlus*, AmaWaterways’ fixed-price airfare offer, allowing travelers to enjoy Economy Air at $899, Premium Economy Air at $2,299 or Business Class Air at $4,299 per person from all major U.S. gateways on a wide selection of departure dates.Top of Form

“AmaWaterways river cruises offer the choice of up to 23 included excursions which provide our guests wonderful opportunities to fully dive into local cultures and authentic experiences,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “Our pre- and post-cruise land packages are meant for guests to discover yet another city during their vacation. Depending on the land package selected, we offer city tours, museum visits, tastings and even hikes in sought-after destinations like Paris, Lisbon and Amsterdam. We are happy to extend this amazing offer until June 30, for our guests to enjoy longer, unforgettable European vacations with their loved ones in 2024 and 2025.”

Whether travelers choose to extend their journey before or after their river cruise, they will stay at a world-class 4- or 5-star hotel in the heart of the city, enabling them to explore locally during tours as well as shop and dine during their own leisure time. In addition, every AmaWaterways land package includes daily breakfast at the hotel and enriching city tours and excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between guests’ hotel and river cruise ship, as well as the services of an AmaWaterways Cruise Manager throughout their river cruise and land journey.

With a wide variety of pre- and post-cruise complimentary land packages offered on select sailings in 2024 and 2025, guests are invited to discover fascinating destinations, including:

• Paris, France
• Travelers are invited to discover the ‘’City of Light’’ and its lesser-known treasures. Setting the world stage for art, fashion, gastronomy and much more, Paris has a story to tell at every corner. Guests will walk around the legendary Montmartre – the Bohemian heart and soul of Parisian chic.  
• Add two- or three-night Paris pre- or post-cruise land package (valued at up to $1,485 per person) to select 7-night itineraries, including Paris & Normandy and Rhine & Moselle Splendors river cruises.
• Lisbon, Portugal 
• One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. Guests will see iconic landmarks like the Belém Tower and visit the lovely mountain village of Serra de Sintra, summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. 
•  Add three-night Lisbon pre-cruise land package (valued at up to $990 per person) to select 7-night  Enticing Douro  and Flavors of Portugal & Spain river cruises.
• Geneva, Switzerlande
• Travelers are invited to explore Geneva, the ‘’Peace City’’ and gateway to the Swiss Alps. With traditions in both watchmaking and chocolate making, this beautiful city has a rich history, which guests will discover during the included excursions. Travelers will also visit Montreux and the Chillon Castle, a picture-perfect medieval island fortress.    
• Add three-night Geneva post-cruise land package (valued at up to $1,530 per person) to select 7-night Flavors of Burgundy and Essence of Burgundy & Provence river cruises.

“Paris is captivating the world's attention with the upcoming Summer Olympics and we anticipate a surge in travel to this iconic city in 2025. With our Complimentary Land Package on select departures, our river cruise guests are able to enjoy more time in the City of Lights at no additional cost,” said Karst. “Also emerging as a top new destination is Lisbon, Portugal. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, we are thrilled to give our guests the opportunity to spend three nights on us in this magical city in conjunction with their Douro River cruise on select 2024 and 2025 departure dates.”

AmaWaterways also extended Summer Triple Savings* and Holiday Triple Savings* for all new reservations made through June 30, 2024. Both offers are combinable with AirPlus.*

*Terms and Conditions apply. See website for applicable departure dates.

To reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise and land package for a client, call 1-855-305-0884 or access the Online Booking Engine on your Travel Advisor Portal on AmaWaterways.com.

# # #

MEDIA NOTE: A hi-res image can be found HERE.