AmaWaterways
With over two decades of experience navigating the world's most captivating rivers, AmaWaterways excels at crafting exceptional travel experiences. When you book one of AmaWaterways 1,674 river cruises with us, you'll enjoy our exclusive online savings and you'll be paired with one of our personal travel advisors to ensure a seamless booking experience.
With over two decades of experience navigating the world's most captivating rivers, AmaWaterways excels at crafting exceptional travel experiences. When you book one of AmaWaterways 1,674 river cruises with us, you'll enjoy our exclusive online savings and you'll be paired with one of our personal travel advisors to ensure a seamless booking experience.
AmaWaterways at a glance...
River Cruises
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Premium
Fleet Size
Ship Types
River Ships
Known For
River cruising and wellness
All-Inclusive Level
All-Inclusive
Shore Excursions
Multiple included excursions with different activity levels
Airport Transfers
Available at extra cost
Gratuities
Not included
Guest Mix
International travellers, generally aged 50+
Featured river cruises
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10 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Ship: AmaStella
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8 Days Nuremberg to Luxembourg
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10 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Ship: AmaStella
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8 Days Nuremberg to Luxembourg
Ships: AmaCerto+1
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Popular ways to travel with AmaWaterways
This festive holiday season experience Europe's Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways.
Savour local wines, explore cellars, stroll through vineyards, and meet wine experts on AmaWaterways’ Celebration Wine Cruises.
Popular destinations
Explore the following regions on one of 1,674 river cruises with AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways' cruise fleet
Explore the itineraries, onboard facilities & deck plans of every AmaWaterways cruise ship
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River Ship
Debuting in 2027, AmaRudi builds on the innovative design of AmaWaterways’ award-winning AmaMagna. Twice the width of a traditional river...
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River Ship
Debuting on the upper Danube River in late spring 2026, AmaWaterways' 24th river cruise ship, the splendid AmaSofia, will boast our...
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River Ship
The AmaMaya will set sail on the Mekong River in 2026 and is a sister ship to the 124-passenger AmaDara. Savor authentic regional...
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River Ship
The irresistible charm of Portugal and Spain’s Douro Valley led AmaWaterways to debut the stunning AmaSintra. Launching in 2025 will...
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River Ship
Debuting in 2024, the stunning AmaLilia will be a true treasure of the Nile. With upscale regionally inspired décor, 41 staterooms,...
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River Ship
Designed for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen debuted on Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts...
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River Ship
Sister ship to AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaSiena brings a joyful ambiance, christened in 2021. Vivid shades of red...
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River Ship
Launched in 2021, AmaLucia is the 26th river cruise ship in the AmaWaterways fleet and the 20th based in Europe. A sister ship to AmaSiena,...
Most recent AmaWaterways reviews
The AmaSofia and the Melody of the Danube itinerary along the upper Danube is something special, and I especially appreciate how AmaWaterways offer a very inclusive product with their excursions and gratuities and also have a real focus on local food, wine and culture (including the freshly baked bread and desserts on board). It’s these kinds of details read more that stick with you. In addition to the incredible food and service and the warm and friendly crew, highlights for me off the ship were Melk Abbey, Durnstein, Wachau Valley and Cesky Krumlov. It was great how well AmaWaterways handled the low water levels, (Aug 2026) and I certainly came to realise how hard the operations team and the onboard crew work to offer a seamless amended itinerary at sometimes very short notice. I must also give high praise to our incredible cruise manager Tamas who went above and beyond!
AmaWaterways was truly a sensational experience, and despite the river being at an all-time low, it was incredible to see first-hand how seamlessly AmaWaterways adapted to the situation. I was impressed from the moment we arrived. As we couldn’t get on the ship in Budapest, we were instead put up in a hotel for the first night. When our Uber pulled read more up outside the Dorothea that morning, we were barely out of the car before a concierge approached, asked if we were part of the AMA group, and immediately offered to take care of our luggage. They were expecting us, the communication at every level was excellent.It really demonstrates the level of care and service that AMA delivers, even when circumstances are not quite as expected. The crew, the AmaSofia, and the dining were all exceptional. The Chef’s Table in particular was an outstanding experience - such a generous and salubrious inclusion, and that tomato amuse bouche! We didn’t know much about Ama before this trip, but we will be telling everyone about how good the trip was and how well you are treated when things don’t go according to plan.
Superior in all aspects to any other river cruise... 3
Melodies of the Danube
David, QLD, Australia, Aug 2026
Prior to leaving Australia, AmaWaterways contacted us to let us know due to low water levels on the Danube there would be schedule changes. They did a very professional job. Due to the low water levels, we spent our first cruise night in Budapest at the Dorothea Hotel with dinner, loads of drinks ad breakfast provided by AmaWaterways. The Dorothea hotel read more is a 2 minute walk to some of the main sites along the riverbank. The next day we drove to Bratislava for a walking tour with guides, along with free time. (They put E25 per person onto our ship account to make up for lunch not being included in Bratislava.) In the afternoon we took another coach to Melk where we joined AmaSophia. It’s a brand new ship with 156 passengers. We had one of the suites, which was large at 33 sq mtr with a bedroom, separate lounge, 2 TV’s, full marble bathroom with twin basins, separate bath tub and shower and separate toilet and 2 balconies. Beautiful room and fantastic room service. As we were in the suite, all laundry was also included! A bonus for us to leave the ship with a clean suitcase! his is one of the few ships on the rivers with a decent swimming pool and swim again swim jets!
Every night the App was updated with the next days program, so you had it well in advance. Champagne was available at breakfast and the wines were readily available with lunch and dinner with a great selection from the local areas. A daily Sip & Sail 1 hr cocktail party is provided every night with music and from what we experienced, there were no limitations at all!
The Daily Cruiser provided by the very professional Cruise Manager, Tamas, not only contains the daily program but also weather forecasts, ship phone numbers and cruise managers email & phone number so one was never not able to contact the ship and personnel if they were ever needed.
All meals were provided with incredible choices – buffet breakfast and lunches and A La Carte dinners. Service was always fast, polite and fun. The included Chefs Table (no surcharge) is a 8 course dinner with fine premium wines and excellent service bookable in advance whilst on board. There is also a gym on board, massage room and a wellness host offering a numerous array of activities on ship and land using the provided bicycles and walking sticks.
Complimentary recyclable water containers and water is provided as well as high quality WIFI. Gratuities are all included as well.
All tours are included and offered and run professionally with knowledgeable local guides. I did the Cesky Krumlov tour from Linz, which was certainly a highlight. As was the new tour of the Mauthausen nazi concentration camp. In conclusion, I can say without a doubt this AmaWaterways trip which was run so professionally was superior in all aspects to any other river cruise I have taken – we were kept fully informed of daily activities etc well in advance, provided with beautiful accommodations, great food and wines and service throughout.
Every night the App was updated with the next days program, so you had it well in advance. Champagne was available at breakfast and the wines were readily available with lunch and dinner with a great selection from the local areas. A daily Sip & Sail 1 hr cocktail party is provided every night with music and from what we experienced, there were no limitations at all!
The Daily Cruiser provided by the very professional Cruise Manager, Tamas, not only contains the daily program but also weather forecasts, ship phone numbers and cruise managers email & phone number so one was never not able to contact the ship and personnel if they were ever needed.
All meals were provided with incredible choices – buffet breakfast and lunches and A La Carte dinners. Service was always fast, polite and fun. The included Chefs Table (no surcharge) is a 8 course dinner with fine premium wines and excellent service bookable in advance whilst on board. There is also a gym on board, massage room and a wellness host offering a numerous array of activities on ship and land using the provided bicycles and walking sticks.
Complimentary recyclable water containers and water is provided as well as high quality WIFI. Gratuities are all included as well.
All tours are included and offered and run professionally with knowledgeable local guides. I did the Cesky Krumlov tour from Linz, which was certainly a highlight. As was the new tour of the Mauthausen nazi concentration camp. In conclusion, I can say without a doubt this AmaWaterways trip which was run so professionally was superior in all aspects to any other river cruise I have taken – we were kept fully informed of daily activities etc well in advance, provided with beautiful accommodations, great food and wines and service throughout.
We had an absolutely wonderful time on AmaWaterways, even with the unfortunate itinerary changes. The way in which this was handled was very professional and extremely well organised. We were never left wondering what was happening or what the plans would be for the next part of our journey. These things happen and I am a firm believer in the most important read more thing being how you handle it and AmaWaterways handled it very very well. Once on board, it didn’t matter that things had changed, as we were kept busy with walking tours, great guides around some beautiful towns and seeing first hand how low the water levels were in places, made us realise the company has done a great job to make sure we still had a great holiday. We look forward to starting to plan our next journey!
What's it like travelling with AmaWaterways?
The Heart Of The River
With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned company has always focused on what we do best: delivering innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. At AmaWaterways, each day brings warm smiles, every river introduces a new and inspiring culture, and each meal is a moment to savour and share.
From the start, AmaWaterways' goal was to create a river cruise company that we would love to travel with ourselves. That means offering the highest-quality, locally sourced food and wine, elegantly appointed ships with staterooms designed for maximum views of the ever-changing countryside, and a crew that goes above and beyond to treat every guest like family.
With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned company has always focused on what we do best: delivering innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. At AmaWaterways, each day brings warm smiles, every river introduces a new and inspiring culture, and each meal is a moment to savour and share.
From the start, AmaWaterways' goal was to create a river cruise company that we would love to travel with ourselves. That means offering the highest-quality, locally sourced food and wine, elegantly appointed ships with staterooms designed for maximum views of the ever-changing countryside, and a crew that goes above and beyond to treat every guest like family.
All Excursions Included
We understand that our guests have diverse interests, so we've created a variety of shore excursions to personalise your experience in every port of call. In many destinations, you can choose from several guided tours, all included in your cruise fare.
There's always a city tour to showcase it's renowned highlights and landmarks in both grand capitals and charming villages.
Have you already been to Nuremberg, Germany? Skip the city tour and enjoy a bratwurst and beer tasting on one of our Special Interest Tours, designed to immerse you in local culture and flavours. Looking for something more active? Explore the beautiful scenery of Austria’s Wachau Valley with a guided bike tour along the Danube River. The choice is yours.
We understand that our guests have diverse interests, so we've created a variety of shore excursions to personalise your experience in every port of call. In many destinations, you can choose from several guided tours, all included in your cruise fare.
There's always a city tour to showcase it's renowned highlights and landmarks in both grand capitals and charming villages.
Have you already been to Nuremberg, Germany? Skip the city tour and enjoy a bratwurst and beer tasting on one of our Special Interest Tours, designed to immerse you in local culture and flavours. Looking for something more active? Explore the beautiful scenery of Austria’s Wachau Valley with a guided bike tour along the Danube River. The choice is yours.
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
AmaWaterways' expert chefs create menus that blend exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine with traditional Western dishes. At breakfast, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine with fresh pastries or choose a made-to-order option from the menu. For lunch, visit the Main Lounge for a light bite or the restaurant for full menu service paired with high-quality regional wine or beer. Dinner is a multi-course delight with wine recommendations that complement visually stunning, delicious dishes.
On board Ama ships, you’ll have plenty of dining choices to personalize your experience. Dine at the Main Restaurant or The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant for award-winning cuisine. Visit the Main Lounge for tapas between meals, light lunches, and snacks throughout the day. On the AmaMagna, you can enjoy four unique dining experiences, including our Al Fresco Restaurant and Jimmy’s Restaurant.
You will enjoy complimentary, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed juices during breakfast.
AmaWaterways' expert chefs create menus that blend exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine with traditional Western dishes. At breakfast, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine with fresh pastries or choose a made-to-order option from the menu. For lunch, visit the Main Lounge for a light bite or the restaurant for full menu service paired with high-quality regional wine or beer. Dinner is a multi-course delight with wine recommendations that complement visually stunning, delicious dishes.
On board Ama ships, you’ll have plenty of dining choices to personalize your experience. Dine at the Main Restaurant or The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant for award-winning cuisine. Visit the Main Lounge for tapas between meals, light lunches, and snacks throughout the day. On the AmaMagna, you can enjoy four unique dining experiences, including our Al Fresco Restaurant and Jimmy’s Restaurant.
You will enjoy complimentary, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed juices during breakfast.
Unparalleled Personalized Service
You will be warmly welcomed on board by AmaWaterways’ professionally trained crew, who always go above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience.
A proactive approach to exceeding expectations is a hallmark of the AmaWaterways experience. With a higher staff-to-guest ratio on our ships, our team is fully dedicated to providing each guest with the highest level of service. From the moment you book your cruise until you board your flight home, you will enjoy exceptional hospitality every step of the way.
You will be warmly welcomed on board by AmaWaterways’ professionally trained crew, who always go above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience.
A proactive approach to exceeding expectations is a hallmark of the AmaWaterways experience. With a higher staff-to-guest ratio on our ships, our team is fully dedicated to providing each guest with the highest level of service. From the moment you book your cruise until you board your flight home, you will enjoy exceptional hospitality every step of the way.
AmaWaterways Brochure
AmaWaterways River Cruises (2026)
Step aboard a world of unparalleled experiences, where your journey is our passion. Allow us to share villages that time forgot. Walk along cobblestone streets filled with delights. Pedal through historic town squares. And revel in moments that last a lifetime.
FAQs
Are excursions included?
In Europe, every excursion is included with your choice from up to six guided tours each day, all operated in small groups. In every city or town you visit, there is typically a sightseeing tour offered at three unique activity levels for gentle walkers, regular walkers and active walkers, along with free time to explore the city according to your own interests. The sightseeing tours can take place on foot, via motor coach, or a combination of the two. Each tour is led by a qualified, licensed English-speaking local guide or your Cruise Manager.
In Vietnam & Cambodia a sightseeing tour is also included at each location on the itinerary. The sightseeing tours can involve walking on uneven ground and steps, travel by motorcoach, local boat or a combination thereof. Each tour is led by a qualified English-speaking local guide.
In Africa & Egypt all excursions are included. On the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River journey, you have the opportunity to visit one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological treasures, Abu Simbel at a nominal fee. We strongly recommend you reserve this optional tour in advance with AmaWaterways and no later than the final payment date.
In Vietnam & Cambodia a sightseeing tour is also included at each location on the itinerary. The sightseeing tours can involve walking on uneven ground and steps, travel by motorcoach, local boat or a combination thereof. Each tour is led by a qualified English-speaking local guide.
In Africa & Egypt all excursions are included. On the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River journey, you have the opportunity to visit one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological treasures, Abu Simbel at a nominal fee. We strongly recommend you reserve this optional tour in advance with AmaWaterways and no later than the final payment date.
What should we pack?
Comfortable, layered clothing adaptable to changing weather conditions is always advisable for daytime excursions. For the evening, “Casually elegant” attire is recommend and you may want to pack something a little dressier for the Captain’s night/Farewell Dinner – similar to how one would dress to dine at a 5-star restaurant. Comfortable shoes are recommended for excursions and workout clothing if you plan to take part in any wellness activities, active tours or use the onboard gym. Depending on the time of year, clothing that can be layered is highly recommended.
In Vietnam & Cambodia it is always advisable to travel light in Southeast Asia. For the hot and humid weather, lightweight easy-care clothing that includes some long-sleeved items for protection from mosquitoes and sun, raingear, and sturdy and comfortable walking shoes that you won’t mind getting wet or muddy. We also recommend you pack a few casually elegant items to wear at the Welcome and Farewell dinners.
In Vietnam & Cambodia it is always advisable to travel light in Southeast Asia. For the hot and humid weather, lightweight easy-care clothing that includes some long-sleeved items for protection from mosquitoes and sun, raingear, and sturdy and comfortable walking shoes that you won’t mind getting wet or muddy. We also recommend you pack a few casually elegant items to wear at the Welcome and Farewell dinners.
Is air conditioning available in the staterooms?
All staterooms in Europe, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia are equipped with individual climate control.
Do I need to bring a converter or adaptor?
Electricity on board all ships is 220v, with 2-pin power outlets. You will need an adapter, and/or converter depending on which electrical appliances you bring with you.
Is there laundry service on board?
Laundry services are available on board for a fee. Price lists are available in your stateroom. Please note that clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board.
Are there medical facilities on board?
There are no medical facilities on board in Europe. However medical services can easily be called from shore if required. In Africa, Vietnam & Cambodia we do not employ doctors or nurses on board the ships. In the event medical assistance is needed, appropriate medical facilities will be contacted. Note that response time can vary.
Are bicycles available?
Each of our ships in Europe (excluding Portugal) has a limited number of complimentary bicycles and helmets available for use when the ship is docked and can be signed out for independent use. Most sailings will also offer a choice of bicycle lead excursions with a tour guide and these can be reserved once you are on board. We do not have bicycles available on our ships in Portugal, Vietnam & Cambodia, Africa or Egypt.
Are all meals included on board?
All meals on board your European river cruise are included in the cruise price. Sparkling wine and juices at breakfast, beer, soft drinks and unlimited wines at lunch and dinner. A "Sip & Sail" cocktail hour with a selection of complimentary wine, beer and spirits; plus gourmet coffee, tea and bottled water 24/7.
In Asia all meals on board the ships are included in the cruise price. Complimentary soft drinks, juices, house brand spirits, local beers, filtered coffee and tea are available during the cruise. Free flowing wine with every lunch and dinner on board. Imported wine and premium alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at an additional cost. Complimentary water is replenished daily.
On our Africa cruise & land safaris all meals on board the ships are included in the cruise price. Complimentary wine and beer are served with all lunch and dinners on board. Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals from the bar. Premium alcoholic beverages as well as drinks outside of mealtimes are available at the bar for additional cost. Complimentary water is replenished daily.
In Egypt all meals on board are included in the cruise price. Complimentary fresh drinking water is available throughout the cruise and your room will be restocked each day. Coffee and teas are available free of charge any time of the day. At lunch and dinner, local wine and beer, soft drinks, bottled water and specialty coffees and teas are available on an unlimited and complimentary basis. In the evening, enjoy our "Sip & Sail" cocktail hour. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available outside of mealtimes for an additional charge.
In Asia all meals on board the ships are included in the cruise price. Complimentary soft drinks, juices, house brand spirits, local beers, filtered coffee and tea are available during the cruise. Free flowing wine with every lunch and dinner on board. Imported wine and premium alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at an additional cost. Complimentary water is replenished daily.
On our Africa cruise & land safaris all meals on board the ships are included in the cruise price. Complimentary wine and beer are served with all lunch and dinners on board. Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals from the bar. Premium alcoholic beverages as well as drinks outside of mealtimes are available at the bar for additional cost. Complimentary water is replenished daily.
In Egypt all meals on board are included in the cruise price. Complimentary fresh drinking water is available throughout the cruise and your room will be restocked each day. Coffee and teas are available free of charge any time of the day. At lunch and dinner, local wine and beer, soft drinks, bottled water and specialty coffees and teas are available on an unlimited and complimentary basis. In the evening, enjoy our "Sip & Sail" cocktail hour. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available outside of mealtimes for an additional charge.
Can you accommodate my food allergies/dietary restrictions?
Please let your Global Journeys Travel Advisor know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies prior to embarkation. In most AmaWaterways will do their best to accommodate special dietary requests and food allergies, except for Kosher.
What plans does AmaWaterways have in place to adapt to changing water levels on the rivers?
Safety remains our top priority and with 20 years of river cruise experience, we always have alternative plans ready to deploy should the local authorities temporarily curtail river traffic on any portions of the rivers. These plans may include alternative docking locations, modified shore excursions as well as ship swaps, if necessary.
Our experienced teams monitor the situation on all the rivers very closely and our dedicated communications team is in place should we need to advise guests and valued travel advisors of any major modifications affecting their upcoming river cruise vacations and assist with any changes that may be required if the port of embarkment or disembarkment is affected. Whatever itinerary our ships sail, our staff and crew around the globe remain dedicated to ensuring that our guests have the most enjoyable vacation possible.
Our experienced teams monitor the situation on all the rivers very closely and our dedicated communications team is in place should we need to advise guests and valued travel advisors of any major modifications affecting their upcoming river cruise vacations and assist with any changes that may be required if the port of embarkment or disembarkment is affected. Whatever itinerary our ships sail, our staff and crew around the globe remain dedicated to ensuring that our guests have the most enjoyable vacation possible.
Are airport transfers included?
No, however we can arrange a transfer (additional cost) with AmaWaterways from the airport or train station to the ship or vice versa for you, or you can make your own way to the port by Uber or Taxi. Details on the ship's port location and timings will all be in your final documentation.
What are the tipping guidelines?
For all AmaWaterways river cruises (unless stated otherwise) gratuities are included in the cost of your trip.
Terms & conditions
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