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!"
“Ama” means love – and we put love in everything we do, including our incredible Danube River experiences. Learn about the AmaWaterways difference and why there’s truly no better way to cruise the Danube River, whether you are planning your first river cruise or your latest.
With an award-winning fleet of ships, including the innovative AmaMagna, cruising the Danube River nearly year-round, no two river cruises on this storied waterway are the same. Immerse yourself in spectacular landscapes and distinct cultures as you cruise on any of our Danube itineraries.
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Our Co-Founder and President, Rudi Schreiner, grew up in Vienna, at the heart of the Danube River. Each of our itineraries is thoughtfully curated under his guidance as the “Godfather of River Cruising.” Much of our crew also hail from the regions we sail through – unique in the cruise industry.
Our Story
Our award-winning Danube River fleet includes our flagship, the innovative AmaMagna, which features ultra-spacious suite accommodations will full balconies as well as multiple bars, four unique restaurants, an expansive wellness studio, a chic onboard cinema and a full-sized pickleball court. We also have many ships on the Danube with our signature view-enhancing twin balconies, so you can enjoy fresh air and breathtaking scenery from both a French balcony and an outside balcony, including the two ships listed below.
Our heritage on the rivers and relationships forged have granted us access to exclusive events just for our guests on the Danube River. Attend an intimate Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen, Germany. Enjoy a private tour at Austria’s Greinburg Castle. And savor the flavors of Wachau Valley wine paired with live music at the historic Klosterhof Restaurant in the Austrian town of Spitz.
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With up to eight included excursions each day, it’s easy to personalize your experience. In Dürnstein, Austria, for example, take a guided hike or a walking tour, choosing the activity level best suited for you (gentle, regular or active). We also offer culinary-themed special interest tours, such as an apricots and sweets tasting in nearby Weissenkirchen. All of our excursions are our treat to you.