AmaWaterways

Luxury River Cruising

AmaWaterways is a leading luxury river cruise line known for its personalized service, award-winning cuisine, and immersive cultural experiences. Sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, AmaWaterways offers a more intimate, elegant way to explore the world—often docking right in the heart of charming cities and storybook villages.

River cruise ship on a river near a historic castle on a hill, with a stone bridge and scenic town buildings in the background.

Key Features

Intimate, Elegant Ships

  • Typically 150 guests or fewer

  • Spacious staterooms, many with twin balconies

  • Open-air lounges, sun decks, and panoramic views everywhere you go

Award-Winning Dining

  • All meals included with locally sourced gourmet cuisine

  • Unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

  • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant (included!)

  • Sip & Sail cocktail hour daily

Enriching Included Excursions

  • Multiple excursion choices daily: walking, hiking, biking, or tasting

  • Expert local guides

  • Small groups and slower-paced options for mobility needs

Wellness On Board

  • Wellness hosts offer daily fitness classes, yoga, or stretching

  • Massage services and walking tracks available

  • Healthy menu options always offered

Premium Touches Included

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

  • Bottled water and specialty coffee/tea stations

  • Onboard cultural entertainment (folklore shows, musical performances, local artisans)

Seamless Air & Land Extensions

  • Pre- and post-cruise land packages available in top cities (Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, etc.)

  • Frequent free or reduced airfare promotions

  • Airport transfers often included when booking air with Ama

AmaWaterways is Ideal for:

  • Culturally Curious Travelers

  • Couples & Adult Travelers

  • Solo Travelers

  • Wine & Food Lovers

  • Active Explorers

  • First-Time Cruisers & Ocean Cruise Converts

Where can you cruise with AmaWaterways?

  • Europe – Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro, and more

  • Africa – Chobe River (Botswana, Namibia, Victoria Falls extensions)

  • Asia – Mekong River (Vietnam & Cambodia)

  • South America – Magdalena River (Colombia, new for 2024–25)

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Outdoor restaurant seating on a deck with a river view, featuring rustic wooden furniture, decorative pillows, hanging lamps, and draped curtains, overlooking a calm waterway at sunset.

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Why Choose AmaWaterways?

AmaWaterways offers an upscale, intimate river cruise experience with more included—gourmet meals, wine with lunch and dinner, daily excursions, Wi-Fi, and wellness activities. Their award-winning ships feature spacious cabins (many with dual balconies), and their crew is known for warm, personalized service. With immersive shore excursions, fine dining, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere, Ama is perfect for travelers who want cultural depth and comfort without the crowds.