Quiet Time in the City
As the crowds fade and the cities along the rivers grow calmer, you’re invited to experience them in a new light. AmaWaterways’ new City Escapes offer a collection of curated river cruises during the quieter months of the year, when everyday life settles into a slower rhythm. These itineraries linger longer in select cities, giving you time to follow your curiosity with exclusive onshore experiences available only during these periods, along with more opportunities for independent exploration.
City Escape: Vienna & the Danube
7 nights, between Vilshofen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary
Follow the Danube through sculpted bends and vineyard valleys before stepping into Vienna’s eclectic rhythm, where coffeehouse mornings and an evening of Viennese cuisine and classical music bookend a day of urban exploration. In Linz, explore the museum that speaks to you, or venture to Salzburg, with stops at either the historic Hohensalzburg Fortress or eclectic Red Bull Hangar-7.
Your Day in Vienna
Experience Vienna in deeper detail as its shops, trains and cafés feel easier to slip into. Explore the city’s Art History museum at a slower pace; put on your dancing shoes for a waltz dance class; or venture to Burg Liechtenstein and the Seegrotte for castle views and a boat ride along Europe’s largest underground lake.
Featured 2026 Departure Dates
November 7 AmaLea
November 8 AmaSofia
November 11 AmaReina
November 11 AmaSonata
November 14 AmaLea
November 14 AmaMora
November 15 AmaSofia
An evening in Vienna
City Escape: Strasbourg & the Rhine
7 nights, between Basel, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands
Extended days in Strasbourg and Mainz reveal a Rhine shaped by layered traditions, where half timbered streets, riverside quarters and canal districts invite moments of intrigue with each turn.
Your Day in Strasbourg
Spend the day browsing Petite France boutiques and lingering over coffee and a pastry at a neighborhood café. In the evening, an onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant highlights the city’s unique blend of French and German flavors.
Featured 2026 Departure Dates
November 11 AmaCerto
November 14 AmaViola
November 19 AmaLucia Loyalty Cruise
City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine
7 nights, between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland
In Amsterdam, the cozy canal life and modern energy set the tone. Then, follow the Rhine to Mainz for extended time among riverfront squares, storied architecture and the layered heritage of the borderlands.
Your morning (or more) in Amsterdam
Begin with a relaxed Amsterdam morning wandering the galleries of the Rijksmuseum or savoring local flavors on a culinary tour. If you’d like even more time in this city, start with our optional 2-night pre-cruise land package.
Featured 2026 Departure Dates
November 7 AmaViola
November 11 AmaPrima
November 12 AmaLucia
November 18 AmaCerto
Strasbourg, France
Onshore dinner experience in Strasbourg
New Land Package Options
Extend your journey with these 2- or 3-night land package options, available exclusively on City Escapes itineraries.
London
3 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and Seine
Experience London’s history and culture through guided moments at Westminster and a show in the West End. Accommodations at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel or similar with Iconic land package option.
Rome
3 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine
Explore Vatican treasures, including the Sistine Chapel, then see ancient Rome’s iconic sites, or opt for a hands-on cooking class, a local shopping outing or catacombs tour. Accommodations at Orient Express La Minerva or similar with Iconic land package option.
Basel
2 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine
Visit the intriguing Pharmacy Museum and join a guided walking tour highlighting the Kunstmuseum’s collections.
Included In Your City Escapes Cruise Fare
Up to six specially curated onshore experiences daily
Onboard meals, including a specialty dining experience at The Chef’s Table
Small-group fitness classes led by a dedicated Wellness Host
A menu of complimentary wine, beer and cocktails throughout the cruise
Learn more about City Escapes
Vatican City
Tower Bridge, London
Basel, Switzerland
Seasonal, farm-to-ship cuisine
7 nights, roundtrip from Paris, France
Let the Seine carry you between cafés, quiet quays and scenes of everyday life along the water. Begin beneath the Eiffel Tower’s glimmer, then follow the river to the port city of Le Havre and onward to medieval Rouen, where historic character and contemporary culture come together naturally.
Your Day in Paris
Spend the day in Paris your way. Join a guided walking or bike tour in the morning through lively neighborhoods. In the afternoon, admire Impressionist masterpieces at the Marmottan Monet Museum or take part in an interactive cooking demonstration with a local chef aboard your ship.
City Escape: Paris & the Seine
Featured 2026 Departure Dates
November 12 AmaLyra
November 19 AmaLyra
November 26 AmaLyra
December 3 AmaLyra
December 10 AmaLyra
The Gros-Horloge in Rouen
Marmottan Monét Museum
Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Paris
