Personalize Your Journey
Our collection of Specialty River Cruises is designed to enhance your connection to both the destinations you visit and the community of like-minded travelers aboard your ship. Coupled with our included excursions and amenities, these specially curated itineraries offer a travel experience built around your interests.
Wachau Valley, Austria
Explore the rivers with those who share in your passions. Whatever inspires your journey, AmaWaterways offers you the space to pursue your interests and connect with your community.
Golf
Invite your friends to tee off on championship courses along the
Lavender Fields
Frame and capture the blooms for yourself on this limited-time journey in France.
Tulip Time
Keukenhof’s vibrant hues and intricate designs are sure to inspire your own garden.
Share what you love from wine to wellness with those who love it too.
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Danube and Seine rivers.
Holiday Cruises
On our European river cruise ships, the holiday season comes alive from mid-November through the New Year. Delight in festive traditions on board, from tree trimming and caroling to special surprises that warm the spirit. Join beloved local celebrations along the rivers, including visits to some of Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets. And on select late-December departures, welcome the New Year in style with a gala dinner and a midnight champagne toast in a beautiful new city.
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Celebration of Wine River Cruises
Whether you have your own wine cellar or simply enjoy a glass now and then, our Wine Cruises immerse you more deeply in iconic regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Portugal’s Douro Valley, Germany’s Rheingau area and beyond. More than 80 annual departures include visits to celebrated vineyards and wineries, all accompanied by a Wine Host who leads onboard tastings and curates a specially paired dinner alongside the onboard chef.
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Soulful Experiences:
Celebrating the Black and African Diaspora
Uncover the history of the Black and African experience along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa or South America. Delve into culture and history with unique museum visits and itinerary exclusives such as a Nubian cooking demonstration in Egypt and a Josephine Baker tour in Paris. Plus, enjoy a Juneteenth dining event on every European departure featuring a menu curated by James Beard Award winner Alexander Smalls.
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Explore the vineyards of France's Bordeaux region
Guided wine tastings
Visit historic vineyards
Palenque, Colombia
Angkot Wat, Cambodia
Bordeaux at Christmastime
Onboard festivities
Local performers in the Lounge
Portugal's Pena Palace
Celebration of Beer River Cruises
Blend your passion for travel with your affinity for enjoying a ‘cold one’ as you delve into Europe’s rich brewing traditions and cultural connections. Joined by a knowledgeable Beer Expert, you will be treated to onboard beer tastings and lectures as well as beer-themed excursions during these journeys.
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Smithsonian Journeys | AmaWaterways Collection
Connect more deeply to culture, art history and natural history with exclusive excursions and insightful lectures from two highly accomplished Smithsonian Journeys Experts on select departures through Europe and Asia. Examine the prehistoric art of the Pair-non-Pair Caves while cruising through Bordeaux, visit the seat of the European Parliament along the Rhine, learn how medieval books are restored at Austria’s Melk Abbey and so much more.
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Celebration of Music River Cruises
The Danube River has inspired legendary composers and musicians for centuries – and there is no better way to trace their footsteps. Experience behind-the-scenes tours of venues such as the Hungarian State Opera House, see Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg and be treated to live musical performances on board and on shore. Several departures include lectures and recitals by renowned North American musicians and conductors.
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Tastings of traditional and innovative brews
An evening of music in Vienna, Austria
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Salzburg, Austria
Vienna, Austria
The Hague, Netherlands
Visit European breweries
Wellness on the Rivers
Recognized as “Best for Active Cruisers” by the leading cruise review site, many of our itineraries allow you to embrace wellness as you explore. Join invigorating hiking and biking tours through historic cities and verdant landscapes. On board, your dedicated Wellness Host leads small-group fitness classes, such as yoga and resistance training, for a truly rejuvenating getaway.
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Latin Touch
Created especially for Spanish-speaking guests, Europe’s captivating destinations come to life through daily onshore tours in Spanish. Latininspired entertainment and your Spanish-speaking Cruise Manager enhance the journey with familiar comforts and cultural flair.
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Easter Delights River Cruises
The Easter holiday is a special time in Europe, with spring blooms, ideal weather for our included hiking and biking excursions, and charming Easter Markets brimming with colorful hand-painted eggs, garlands and artisanal delicacies. Our new Easter Delights cruises on the Danube River enhance your holiday experience with seasonal onboard activities such as egg decorating, egg hunts and cooking demonstrations – perfect for every member of the family.
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Join the festivities at Vienna's Easter Market
Host-led fitness classes
Hiking in Dürnstein, Austria
Yoga on the Sun Deck
Porto, Portugal Salamanca, Spain
