AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 22 years, AmaWaterways is a luxury river cruise line offering unforgettable experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing iconic rivers throughout Europe, Vietnam, Cambodia, Africa, Egypt, and, starting in 2025, Colombia. Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is committed to its reputation of welcoming guests with a warm and inviting crew and creating immersive, truly authentic cultural experiences for active travelers of all ages. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna, and through its sustainable ship design, wide variety of small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options, and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with fine wines from the world’s most acclaimed wine regions.
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Did you know?
- AmaWaterways was the first river cruise line to start sailing in Colombia on the Magdalena River.
- The average commission check on one FIT booking is over $1800.
- Every year, the brand welcomes over 70 different wine makers and educators onboard for a wine themed river cruise.
- A professionally trained Wellness Host is onboard every ship in Europe to lead classes for guests to enhance their best self.
- There is a fleet of 25 bicycles onboard every ship for the included bike tours, or for guests to bike on their own.
- Every single AmaWaterways ship has a pool or whirlpool as well as a spa and gym facilities.
- Wifi is included and accessible throughout the ship including public spaces and staterooms.
- AmaWaterways has an average of 20 less staterooms on European ships versus their competitors.
- AmaWaterways is the first river cruise to have a regulation size pickleball court onboard the AmaMagna.
- The one-of-a-kind AmaMagna is the flagship of their award-winning river fleet, at twice the width of traditional European river ships, offering the luxury of space, four unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities; the innovative AmaMagna is redefining river cruising on the Danube, as most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 sq ft, with full balconies.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Luxury River Cruising
- Immersive Experiences
- Active Tours
- Group Travel
- Honeymoon Travel
- Culinary Experiences
consumer offer
Casa de Campo Fall Savings
Up to 50% off on selected dates
Save Up to 20% on River Cruises
In celebration of its 22nd anniversary, AmaWaterways is offering incredible savings on river cruise vacations. This offer is combinable with the AirPlus Offer, with more details below.
AmaWaterways' AirPlus Offer
Air Plus Fixed Rates Economy Air $899 per person
(2024 & 2025) or $999 per person (2026)
Premium Economy Air at $2,299 per person
Business Class Air for $4,299 per person
With included scheduled transfers on select Europe sailings.
unique facts
AmaWaterways is known for the exclusive experiences guests get to enjoy at no additional cost to their vacation. This includes their signature Oktoberfest celebration that happens on every cruise sailing on the Danube River; the tour of Lahneck Castle after cruising through the Rhine Gorge; a joyous celebration of wine in Bourg for the annual wine festival; a private tour and lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace in Cairo, and much more!
The menu of shore excursions that AmaWaterways has developed reflects the variety of interests of their guests, and allows for a personalized experience in every port of call. In many destinations, choose from one of several guided tours — all of which are included in the cruise fare.
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