The Danube & the Wachau
Vienna, the blue church of Dürnstein, and terraced vineyards along the Wachau's great river bend.
AmaWaterways
The most awarded river cruise line
Named the World's Best River Cruise Line for more than a decade, AmaWaterways pairs twin-balcony staterooms with an active, wellness-minded way of sailing — guided bike tours and hikes in every port, a wellness host aboard, and the double-width flagship AmaMagna with four restaurants. The Chef's Table specialty dinner and regional wine pairings make the table as much a destination as the river.
Featured Partner
Sail with AmaWaterways
Book through us and unlock exclusive Virtuoso Voyages benefits on every AmaWaterways sailing — onboard credits, private receptions, and shore experiences unavailable through any other channel.
Plan this voyageVirtuoso Voyages
Benefits included on every booking.
As a member of Virtuoso Voyages, we are able to offer our clients exclusive benefits on every sailing — arranged before you board and confirmed directly through us.
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Dedicated Onboard Host
A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.
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Private Welcome Reception
An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.
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Shipboard Credit
$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.
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Exclusive Shore Experience
A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.
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Specialty Dining
Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.
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Spa & Wellness Access
Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.
Where It Sails
Destinations
The Douro & Porto
Portugal's wine river — port lodges, quinta estates, and the tiled old town of Porto above the water.
The Christmas Markets
The Danube and Rhine in December — twinkling market squares, mulled wine, and the festive heart of Europe.
On Board
Experiences
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Wine & the Chef's Table
Regional menus paired with local wines, and the Chef's Table specialty restaurant — AmaWaterways is a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
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The Sun Deck & Pool
A heated sun-deck pool and whirlpool, the vineyards and castles of the riverbank drifting past at eye level.
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Cycle the Riverbanks
A fleet of bikes and guided hikes in every port — the active way to see the river, included in the fare.
The Yacht
Suites & Accommodation
Revolutionary wide-beam river ship.
Twin-Balcony Staterooms
The signature design — a French balcony and a full outside balcony in the same stateroom, opening the room to the river.
Spa-Style Baths
Light, modern bathrooms with twin sinks and a tub — among the most generous on Europe's rivers.
Itineraries
Sample Journeys
Illustrative routings to spark the imagination — every sailing is shaped around you.
7 nights
The Danube
Vilshofen · Passau · Vienna · the Wachau Valley · Budapest
The classic Blue Danube, with biking and hiking in every port.
7 nights
The Rhine
Amsterdam · Cologne · the Rhine Gorge · Strasbourg · Basel
Castles and vineyards from the Netherlands to Switzerland.
7 nights
The Douro
Porto · the Douro Valley · Salamanca · Pinhão
Portugal's wine country, quinta to quinta along the terraced river.
The Fleet
Ships we know.
AmaMagna
Revolutionary wide-beam river ship.
AmaKristina
158 guests, European rivers.
AmaSiena
Rhine, Moselle, and Danube.
AmaLea
Italy's Po River and beyond.
AmaSofia
New for 2026 — European rivers.
AmaKaia
New for 2026 — Mekong River.