AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways

One of the world's leaders in luxury river cruising, AmaWaterways (formerly named Amadeus Waterways), is an excellent option for more discerning and experienced travelers whose every journey aboard the award-winning fleet is turned into a cherished memory. Offering exquisitely decorated spacious staterooms with twin balconies, the beautiful Sun Deck with a pool or a whirlpool, a fitness room, complimentary internet access to connect with ones back home, and a fleet of bicycles (available on all ships in Europe excluding Portugal) to explore on your own, AmaWaterways' cruise ships are among the most state-of-the-art ships sailing the rivers of Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.

With AmaWaterways, you get to experience "The Luxury of More":

• More Views;
• More Room;
• More Excursions;
• More Exploring Options;
• More Dining;
• More Service;
• More Entertainment;
• More Cruises.

Their ships carry an average of 150 passengers to provide you with a personal and high-quality river cruising experience. Fewer passengers lead to less crowded public spaces and larger accommodations for your utmost comfort and enjoyment.

You'll find that the service aboard all AmaWaterways ships is impeccable. A staff-to-guest ratio of approximately 1:3 ensures that you will receive personalized service from when you book your cruise to when you head home, especially since you'll have the same Cruise Manager while you're onboard and during your excursions. As soon as you step aboard, you're sure to feel like a member of the family. Don't be surprised if you wake up to a morning cup of coffee made especially for you or if one of the bartenders remembers just how you like your martini!

Shore Excursions

Another nice benefit of cruising with AmaWaterways is that they include a fabulous selection of shore excursions in the pricing of their cruises. This gives you one less thing to worry about and peace of mind knowing that AmaWaterways' knowledgeable guides will ensure an in-depth experience of each port of call. Best of all, AmaWaterways offers a wide selection of tours, with the option to set your own pace to customize your vacation to your liking. Every tour group is small, so your experience will be more exclusive. They even offer "Late Starter" itineraries for those who want to sleep in but don't want to miss the destination's highlights.

You'll discover many great ways to pass the time while onboard. Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage in the spa, get moving in the fitness center, or sip on a cocktail from the swim-up bar while kicking back in the refreshing swimming pool atop the Sun Deck. Enjoy various nightly local onboard entertainment, whether classic piano music or something more unique. Each ship also provides free Internet and Wi-Fi to stay connected while you're away.

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Why Choose AmaWaterways?

All-Inclusive Cruise Prices - A Great Value!

AmaWaterways provides incredible value, from the champagne breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines (as well as beer and soft drinks) with lunch and dinner to a fleet of bicycles, free Internet access, complimentary sightseeing excursions, and live cultural entertainment onboard.

Luxurious & Modern Ships

Since it was founded in 2002 (the company's name was Amadeus Waterways until it was changed to AmaWaterways in 2008), the luxurious river cruise company keeps growing its fleet with state-of-the-art ships, among the best in their class. In fact, their cruise ships are some of the newest doing river cruises in Europe.

There is an Infotainment system in all staterooms, with an available movie and music library and complimentary Internet access. Onboard each ship you'll find bars, lounges (with dance floors and daily entertainment), the Sun Deck, a wellness center, and a beauty salon. English is the primary language spoken onboard all of their ships.

Spacious Accommodations

AmaWaterways cruises offer deluxe accommodations ranging from 160 to 710 sq. ft., with hotel-style beds that can be set up as two twin beds or one large double bed. Most staterooms feature twin balconies, a combination of French and full outside balconies, so you can have an even more stunning panoramic view of the landscape and the option to illuminate your room with more natural sunlight.

Casual, yet Gourmet, Dining

The cuisine served onboard all of the AmaWaterways ships is so excellent that the cruise line got a membership in the internationally recognized La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and Tables et Auberges de France. Headed by executive chef Primus Perchtold, who won three gold medals at the European Championship of Culinary Art, the food aboard AmaWaterways will likely hook you from your first bite. The gourmet offerings, made with fresh local ingredients whenever possible, are served in an open seating format, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Try something inspired by the city you just toured, or stick with a traditional Western meal – the choice is yours. Every breakfast is served with sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed juices. Every lunch and dinner includes unlimited hand-picked wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Award-Winning Cruise Line

AmaWaterways has received many prestigious awards and numerous honors. In 2023, they were honored with Global Traveler's "Best River Cruise Line" and "Cruise Line of the Year," Nexion's "River Cruise Partner of the Year" and "Best Overall Supplier of the Year," and ASTA's "River Cruise Partner of the Year" and "Partner Company of the Year," among over 30 industry accolades. In 2022, the cruise line received Travvy Awards' "Best River Cruise Line Overall" and "Best River Cruise Line Africa/Egypt," Porthole Readers' Choice Award for "Best River Cruise Line," and Recommend Readers' Choice Awards' "Best River Cruise Itineraries" and "Best River Cruise Line." Besides, their European fleet is considered safe and environmentally friendly, with 20 ships having a Green Award certification.

What's New for AmaWaterways?

AmaWaterways sails on the iconic rivers of Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, offering all-inclusive packages and new fascinating itineraries, such as the magnificent Magdalena River trip in Colombia on board the new custom-built 60-guest AmaMagdalena (2024) and 64-guest AmaMelodia (2025), French voyages to explore France's most prestigious vineyards (2024), and new combination cruises in Europe (2025). The company keeps adding more luxury vessels to its growing fleet, including AmaLilia (2024) and AmaSintra (2025), which will bring it to the total of 29 cruise ships.

In 2023, the cruise line introduced a pickleball on the river aboard AmaMagna, making her the first river cruise ship with a full-sized pickleball court on the Sun Deck.

In 2022, the company welcomed AmaLucia (it was built in 2021 but christened a year later) in their European fleet.

In 2021, AmaWaterways presented 72-passenger ship AmaDahlia, expanding its exotic voyages to Egypt, and AmaSiena, and introduced its longest-ever 46-night river cruise itinerary, the "Seven River Journey," through 14 European countries.

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