AmaWaterways

River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Here’s a brief introduction to River Cruising with AmaWaterways.

“Oceans take you to countries, rivers take you through them.”

Who are AmaWaterways?

AmaWaterways own website describes them as this… “With 19 years of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. Our visionary leaders were the pioneers of modern luxury river cruising and have received numerous prestigious awards and accolades.”

“Discover Europe, Asia or Africa with us – one river at a time.”

Where do AmaWaterways Cruise?

• Europe – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland
• Southeast Asia – Cambodia, Vietnam
• Africa Safaris and River Cruises – Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
• Egypt – The Nile River
• Colombia – The Magdalena River

Why River Cruise with AmaWaterways?

Interconnected cabins

Most of Ama’s newest ships (since 2015) are now designed with interconnecting cabins, which are unusual in the world of river cruising. The cabins are aimed at families who want to take multigenerational cruises, a growing demographic for AmaWaterways. The cabins are particularly popular with cruisers taking advantage of Ama’s partnership with Adventures by Disney (see below).

Balconies

Due to the size limitations of river cruise ships, most lines sacrifice personal outdoor space for larger cabins. Instead, AmaWaterways came up with a unique design that has both a French balcony with a sliding glass window, and a walkout balcony situated directly in front of the bed. This “best of both worlds” option means that no one feels claustrophobic.

Large cabins and suites on the Danube

It’s generally a given that you’ll have a smaller cabin on a river cruise than you find on most ocean cruises – unless you sail on AmaWaterway’s latest innovation, the double-wide ship AmaMagna. Introductory rooms on this 196-passenger ship start at 205 square feet, and balcony cabins range from 252 to 355 square feet. The ship also has spacious suites loaded with amenities for those who want to splash out in comfort.

Wine lovers

The vineyards of Europe are a playground for oenophiles. AmaWaterways has a full complement of wine theme cruisers on most of its European itineraries. Developed in partnership with participating wineries, the cruises draw a generally younger crowd (think 40s, 50s and 60s, instead of the usual 70s) who all love wine. Special tastings, seminars and wine pairing dinners are part of these theme cruises.

Disney and families

It’s not surprising: As river cruising has grown in popularity, the desire for families to take their kids on these convenient and culturally enriching trips has grown. Through a partnership with Adventures by Disney, AmaWaterways has a schedule of family focused cruises on several rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Seine and Rhone. The line’s newer ships, all of which have outdoor pools, have been designed with the partnership in mind – and are family friendly.

Our Accreditation with AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways Training Certificate

AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna Training Certificate