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AMA Waterways
AmaWaterways is the line that food lovers return to again and again.
Family-founded and family-run, it has built its reputation on cuisine that rivals fine restaurants ashore, paired with wines chosen to match each region the ship passes through.
But there is energy here too: a fleet of bikes, guided hikes and active excursions for those who like to earn their dinner. The ships are elegant and beautifully kept, the welcome genuinely warm.
AmaWaterways is the cruise if you want exceptional dining, gentle adventure and the feel of a family that loves what it does.
Where every journey delights
AMA Waterways
AmaWaterways' great distinction is its food: it is the only river cruise line ever inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world's oldest gastronomic society.
Every ship carries The Chef's Table, an intimate specialty restaurant serving a multi-course tasting menu, complimentary to all guests, that genuinely no competitor matches.
The line also pioneered the twin-balcony stateroom, pairing a French balcony with a step-out balcony in one room. Add fleetwide wellness, a SIP fitness programme and small-group active excursions, and you have a line built for travellers who want to eat superbly and stay engaged.
"AmaWaterways is for the traveller who loves food and likes to stay active. If your idea of luxury is exceptional dining, gentle adventure and a warm, family-run feel, AmaWaterways is hard to beat."
Cabins on AMA Waterways
AmaWaterways pioneered the twin-balcony stateroom, and it remains the signature of the fleet: a French balcony and a separate step-out balcony in a single room, so you can throw the whole space open to the air or take in the view from inside when the weather turns.
Cabins are elegant, efficiently designed and beautifully kept, with comfortable beds, marble bathrooms with multi-jet showers, and the calm, contemporary feel the line is known for.
The grandest suites, midship on the top deck, add a separate living area. Thoughtful rather than flashy, these are rooms built around comfort, fresh air and that ever-present river view.
What to Expect on an AMA Waterways River Cruise
Expect to eat exceptionally well and stay active. Dining is the headline, with The Chef's Table tasting menu included for every guest and regional wines poured freely at lunch and dinner.
But there is energy here too: guided hikes, a fleet of bikes and small-group excursions at varied paces for those who like to earn their dinner.
Most dining, wine, excursions and gratuities are included. The atmosphere is warm, sociable and refreshingly unpretentious, with the feel of a family-run line. This is river cruising for engaged, food-loving travellers who like to keep moving.
AMA Waterways Cruise Destinations
AmaWaterways' heartland is Europe, where it sails the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Bordeaux's rivers and the Douro in Portugal.
Its flagship AmaMagna, twice the width of a standard ship, is a Danube standout. Beyond Europe, the line cruises the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the AmaDara, the Nile in Egypt, and operates the Zambezi Queen on Africa's Chobe River, with Victoria Falls alongside.
For our clients, the Mekong and the Chobe are the most compelling, pairing AmaWaterways' superb dining with the rich land journeys we design around them.
Melodies of the Danube
Budapest to Bavaria - the classic Danube, with dining that rivals fine restaurants ashore.
Sail the storied Danube aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, perhaps the oversized AmaMagna, through the vineyard-clad Wachau Valley and past Melk's baroque abbey. Imperial Vienna, baroque Bratislava, the thermal baths of Budapest, and a festive Oktoberfest in Vilshofen to finish.
Seven nights through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, with a private land journey designed around your time aboard.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Captivating Rhine
Amsterdam to Basel - the castle-lined Rhine, with AmaWaterways' celebrated cuisine and wellness aboard.
Cruise the romantic Rhine aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, gliding through the castle-strewn Rhine Gorge. Cologne's Gothic cathedral, the vineyards of Rudesheim, half-timbered Strasbourg in Alsace, and a choice of guided hikes, bike rides and tastings in every port along the way.
Seven days through four countries, from Holland to Switzerland, with a tailor-made land journey woven around the cruise.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Colors of Provence
Lyon and Provence - down the Rhone through the gastronomic soul of France.
Cruise the Rhone and Saone aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, from the bouchons of Lyon to Roman Arles and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon. Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone vineyards, Provencal markets, truffle hunting and chef-led tastings, with food and wine at the heart of it.
Seven sun-warmed days through the South of France, with a tailor-made land journey built around the rivers.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Taste of Bordeaux
Roundtrip Bordeaux - seven days through Aquitaine, France's most celebrated wine country.
Cruise the Garonne and Dordogne aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, deep into Bordeaux wine country. Grand Cru tastings at Saint-Emilion, the wines of the Medoc and Pauillac, the citadel of Blaye, and the markets and chateaux of a region built entirely around the vine.
Seven indulgent days in south-west France, with a tailor-made land journey arranged around your time aboard.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Enticing Douro
Roundtrip Porto - Portugal's River of Gold, through the world's oldest wine region.
Cruise the Douro aboard the AmaDouro, past steeply terraced vineyards and whitewashed quintas. Port tastings at riverside estates, the baroque town of Lamego, a traditional folk evening, and a crossing into Spain towards the golden city of Salamanca, often with a stay in Lisbon to begin.
Seven nights through the Douro Valley and into Spain, with a tailor-made land journey designed around you.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Paris & Normandy
Roundtrip Paris - down the Seine to Normandy, through art, history and the D-Day shores.
Cruise the Seine aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, from the heart of Paris to the Normandy coast. Monet's garden at Giverny, medieval Rouen, pretty Honfleur, the D-Day landing beaches, and the Norman pleasures of cider, calvados and soft cheeses along the way.
Seven days between Paris and the Channel coast, with a tailor-made land journey shaped around your cruise.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Charms of the Mekong
Saigon to Siem Reap - the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, with AmaWaterways' renowned dining.
Cruise the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the AmaDara or new AmaMaya, through floating markets, silk villages and Phnom Penh's Royal Palace. Bracketed by hotel stays taking in Hanoi, Halong Bay and the temples of Angkor, with trishaw rides and a Buddhist blessing along the way.
A two-week journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, the cruise its heart and a rich land journey we tailor around it.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Chobe & Stunning South Africa
An African river safari - cruise the wildlife-rich Chobe, paired with the best of South Africa.
Sail four nights aboard the 28-guest Zambezi Queen on Botswana's Chobe River, watching elephants, hippos and big game come down to drink from your private balcony. Wrapped with a tailor-made South African safari and the winelands and beauty of Cape Town, plus Victoria Falls within easy reach.
A river-and-safari journey like no other, the Chobe at its heart and the land adventure designed around you.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
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We will tailor your holiday around your preferred river cruise.
