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.
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 Danube with the opportunity to indulge your passion and play golf? We have created the perfect package to enable you to do just that! Our exclusive Concierge Golf Programme includes 7 nights onboard one of the highest rated ships in Europe, complete with award winning cuisine, a choice of excursions in every port and our unique Twin Balconies, as well as up to 5 rounds of golf at some of the leading championship courses on the continent. Our Programme takes you straight from your ship to the course and back making your golfing experience seamless – Golf and River Cruise truly is a marriage made in heaven.
Hello! "I'm Kristin Karst, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of AmaWaterways and I'm passionate about river cruising. Each month, I love to share with you my thoughts, personal stories, travel tips and latest news on the people and places that help turn every mile of our guests' river cruise experience into one of their most cherished memories!"
AmaWaterways’ Sports Scientist Selina Wank shares some of her quick and easy advice on how to get the best out of each day through exercise and the foods you eat.
We all know that staying active is key our overall wellness. Which stretches are best to do upon waking up?
The best stretches and easiest routines to follow are those we can do directly in bed before even standing up. Try a “bed stretch” with your arms lengthening over your head, neck stretches that slowly wake up the muscles, or a simple child’s pose (facedown, knees to your chest, arms stretching out in front of you).
A balanced breakfast is an important way to start the day. What do you recommend?
My favorite easy-to-make breakfast is either oats or chia seeds soaked in water or almond milk overnight. Then, in the morning, I add a variation of the following: banana, peanut butter, blueberries and seed mix.
What are the best foods to eat before a workout?
A banana, whole grain cereals or yogurt are great starters before a normal-length, medium intensity workout. Smoothies are also a good option as a pre-workout meal. Fresh fruit smoothies are available on board.
How much time do you recommend leaving between eating and working out?
The timing of your meal depends on the size and content of the meal. I typically advise eating a large full plate approximately 2-3 hours before exercising. A more normal to small-sized meal can be eaten one hour before exercising. It’s also very important to remember to hydrate. Drink 2-3 cups of water within two hours before your workout and constantly refill during your workout.
Which foods do you suggest eating after a workout to maximize its effects on your body?
After a workout, I try to focus on replacing glycogen stores by eating within two hours. Proteins and carbs, such as a peanut butter sandwich or a turkey and whole grain bread sandwich, are the focus of my post-workout meal.
What if you’re feeling sluggish? Which foods boost energy?
Fresh fruits, such as blueberries, are high in fiber and slow-releasing energy. Only the freshest seasonal fruit is purchased by our culinary teams from local markets and is served with breakfast, lunch and even for dessert. Nuts that are high in magnesium help convert sugars to energy. And quinoa is a longer-lasting energy source of plant-based superfoods. For a little more flavor, you can add honey, which provides natural muscle fuel.
Is there an exercise or activity people can do before bed to fall asleep easier?
Exercise typically wakes up the body, releases endorphins and gets the adrenalin pumping, so one should avoid exercising intensely before bed. However, breathing exercises can help to relax and calm your mind. For example, once in bed, place one hand resting on the chest and one hand on the lower abdomen. Start by inhaling for one count then exhaling for one count. Increase for two counts on the inhale and exhale, then continue until count five. Find the preferred count that works for you and focus on the movement of your hands as they rise and fall with each breath you take.
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Always consult your physician before making any changes to your diet or exercise program.