Christmas Markets Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Food and Wine Pairings for the Holidays
Learn how to enhance your holiday meal experience with Cruise Manager Abel’s wine expertise.Read more
Our “Secret” Sailings in November
Why River Cruising in November is Our Best-Kept SecretRead more
The Best Family Journeys On The Rivers
Which river cruise journeys do families love the most?Read more
River Cruise Review: Christmas on the Rhine
From our warm welcome to our festive traditions, read why one family loved their holiday sailing.Read more
Christmas Traditions in Provence
Feel the holiday magic of Provençal Christmas celebrationsRead more
Cruise Manager's Guide to Serbian Christmas Markets
Our very own Jasmina shares unique Orthodox traditions and highlights of Serbia’s Winter Markets.Read more
Christmas and Family
Co-Owner Gary Murphy shares why our Holiday Cruises are perfect for families.Read more
Embraced and Welcomed: A Magical Feeling
A first-time river cruiser shares her Christmas Markets on the Rhine experience.Read more
The Queen of Christmas Markets in Budapest
Christmastime in Budapest is like no place else in the world.Read more
Vienna's Traditional Christmas Cheer
Imagine getting into the yuletide spirit in romantic Vienna, singing your favorite Christmas melodies in one of the musical capitals of the world.Read more
Make a List, Czech it Twice in Prague
Santa can’t have all the traveling fun during the holiday season. And part of the joy of traveling to the European Christmas Markets is learning about unique traditions along the way.Read more
Blue Danube, White Christmas In Nuremberg
Deck the halls for a festive winter wonderland this year as you sip hot chocolate, double down on gingerbread of all yummy shapes and sizes, sing delightful new and classic yuletide holiday staplesRead more
The Seven Christmas Markets of Cologne
During the festive Christmas Market season in Cologne, it won’t just be the Hohenzollern Bridge that will keep your eyes all aglow on your visit.Read more
Strasbourg, the Capital of Christmas
What could be more romantic for the holidays than kissing under the mistletoe in Strasbourg?Read more
The Enchanting Christmas Markets of Switzerland
Visit the Christmas Markets in Zurich and see how the city shines like its Swarovski decorations.Read more