River Cruises

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• AmaWaterways introduces 2025 program highlighting expansion plans in Colombia and Portugal
• AmaMagna
• Magdalena River cruises in Colombia
• OUR MOST AWARD-WINNING RIVER CRUISE SHIP
• World's longest river cruisetour ( 49-day "Seven River Journey - Spring and Summer Editions"
• Choose AmaWaterways if you like wine or ride bikes.

Each of these 140-square-foot cabins features a twin bed and space for one, perfect for solo cruisers. Six Ama ships -- AmaViola, AmaStella, AmaKristina, AmaLea , AmaMora and AmaMagna -- also include several cabins that can accommodate three people (with a king-sized bed along with a chair that converts into a twin bed). These six ships also feature a number of connecting cabins, designed with families in mind.

AmaWaterways introduces 2025 program highlighting expansion plans in Colombia and Portugal

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Travelers have the opportunity to witness UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Cologne’s Wurzburg Residenz Palace, the Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and Melk Abbey along the way. 5-night "Majestic Capitals of the Danube" departs from Budapest, visits Bratislava and ends in Vienna, with optional land packages in Krakow Poland or Salzburg Austria. In 2012 was introduced "African River Cruise and Safari" program on Chobe River (running through South Africa-Botswana-Kenya-Zimbabwe-Tanzania). In 2023, the company replaced fleetwide the breakfast and lunch buffets with a la carte menus (full-service). AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by three former river cruise executives - Kristin Karst, Jimmy Murphy and Rudi Schreiner.

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AmaMagna

From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor. With either line, passengers will find plenty of room for lounging, whether outdoors on the top deck or inside in the ships' lounges. Both lines offer concierge services, books to borrow on topics like history or tourism, comfortable bars for drinks and dancing and top-deck walking tracks and giant chess boards. Ships on both lines feature elevators, and some Viking ships have sun deck herb gardens, which chefs use daily.

Magdalena River cruises in Colombia

Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country— the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. The four 350-square-foot suites have separate living and sleeping spaces, the former of which has a pull-out sofa that can accommodate two extra guests. The bathroom is far more spacious than in other cabins with a double vanity and a tub. Deck One, the Piano Deck, has a few staterooms, plus the massage room, salon, and a fitness center. The next deck is the Cello Deck, home to staterooms and the main restaurant, followed by the Violin deck, with more staterooms, reception, the lounge, a gift shop, and the Chef’s Table restaurant. Most of the public areas are forward of or just behind the central atrium, which houses the elevators, though the Chef’s Table, which is all the way aft.

OUR MOST AWARD-WINNING RIVER CRUISE SHIP

APT fleet's newest boats include the sisterships Travelmarvel Polaris (2020), Travelmarvel Capella (2021) and Travelmarvel Vega (2021). Expand your imagination in fairytale villages—enchanting Cochem where folklore and history come alive in every street, and in well-preserved Bernkastel with its medieval Market Square and half-timbered houses. Whimsical fantasies abound at Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and at the Palace Gardens of Schwetzingen, a cultural heritage site of European significance with more than 100 sculptures scattered throughout its surprising landscape. Blend German heritage with Italian in Trier, with its Roman Imperial Baths and the Porta Nigra; and with French heritage in Strasbourg, and you have the most splendid journey.

World's longest river cruisetour ( 49-day "Seven River Journey - Spring and Summer Editions"

Both itineraries (Seven River Journey 2024) are with prices inclusive of gratuities (onboard and ashore), land tours/ excursions, laundry services, special souvenirs. AmaWaterways offers pre-cruise packages in Medellin (3-night) or Cartagena de Indias (2-night), or even a 5-night combo (both Medellin and Cartagena). These packages are combinable with a post-cruise/3-night package in Panama City (that includes a visit to Panama Canal's Gatun Lake/Miraflores locks and Chagres NP) to a 15-night vacation package. A highlight of AmaWaterways' 2025 lineup is the "Imperial Danube" itinerary.

Travelmarvel Polaris

Both lines also have alternative light dining at breakfast and lunch, typically offered in the ship’s main lounge. Complimentary wine, beer and soda are available at lunch and dinner on both lines; on Ama, you'll also find sparkling wine in the morning if you're craving a mimosa and a happy hour with included drinks. Your local guide on a river cruise can be a bit of a gamble; the quality can vary, depending on whom the line hires. Because Globus employs guides for its tour business as well as its river cruises, the company is often able to get the best in an area because they can offer them the most consistent employment. In 2019, AmaWaterways addied the ground-breaking AmaMagna to its fleet, a ship that is twice as wide as its other riverboats. The cabins on AmaMagna start at 205 square feet, with more than half falling in the 355- to 710-square-foot range.

AmaWaterways announces 2024 voyages in Europe, Egypt, Asia, Colombia and Africa

New in 2021 is Disney's Rhine River cruise program that includes Papenburg where is offered an exclusive tour to the MEYER WERFT shipyard where MS Disney Wish (the company's 5th liner) is currently under construction. In Europe, Walt Disney partnered with AmaWaterways to offer its customers river cruisetour deals on voyage-chartered boats. A voyage charter is when the vessel (and its crew) are hired for a specific voyage (departure date and custom itinerary). The charterer (Disney) pays the shipowner (AmaWaterways) on a lump-sum basis (single payment) while the shipowner is responsible for paying port taxes, fuel costs and crew costs. The cruise charter specifies a laytime (period) for loading and unloading the Disney-provided (exclusive) passengers. Enjoy two nights in Bilbao, home to the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, and two nights in the stunning seaside resort of San Sebastián.

Viking is a good choice for passengers who desire adults-only vacations that include immersive port experiences. Choose AmaWaterways if you enjoy biking and hiking, and really want to get active in every port. It's also a good choice for families as the vehicle for Adventures by Disney cruises.

Avalon also has a tasting menu with wine pairings, held several times per cruise. The meal has 15 courses (they are small) and is held in the ship's main lounge. It almost always reflects regional dishes and offers a menu that changes seasonally. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two lines is that on some of its ships, AmaWaterways has a space set aside for an alternative restaurant on the top deck, aft.

On the lower "aquarium class" level (the lowest level right at the water line), Avalon's cabins are slightly bigger than Ama's, at 172 square feet compared to 160 square feet. Twin balcony cabins on AmaWaterways range from 210 to 235 square feet; four suites on each ship measure 300 square feet and balcony cabins aboard the new AmaMagna start at 252 square feet. That's pretty close to Avalon's European river ships where Panorama Suites are 200 square feet and Royal Suites (two per ship) are 300 square feet. Neither line offers true suites, defined as offering entirely separate living and sleeping areas – though the new 710-square foot Owner’s Suite aboard AmaMagna comes close. Both Avalon and AmaWaterways include at least one shore excursion in every port you visit. With a fleet of complimentary bicycles on board, you have the opportunity to explore Europe on our guided bike tours, or go discover on your own.

Viking's sun decks offer more space, in part because the area isn't used for pools or storing bicycles. Cruisers on AmaWaterways get one dinner per cruise at The Chef's Table, an included alternative restaurant that has a set menu. Passengers are treated to a multicourse meal with unlimited premium wine, paired to the courses. AmaWaterways cabins are quite colorful, with stark whites contrasting bright pops of pink or red patterns. Unlike Viking's Longships, in which decor is almost identical from ship to ship, AmaWaterways' cabins feature different decorations, depending on the vessel. Both lines mark allergens on their menus and both offer gluten-free pastas, breads and entrees.

Viking and Ama both include enrichment programs during their sailings, and the offerings are comparable. They're designed to provide more insight into the ports and destinations the ships visit. The lines might bring onboard local singers, dancers and musicians during visits to Vienna, for example, or teach passengers how to make local dishes. Talks, too, focus on history of the region, and might include scenic cruising lectures, where the speaker points out highlights as the boat sails.

Avalon's bathrooms also seem larger, due to the cabin's configuration at a slight angle (to give cruisers that river view mentioned earlier). The fairytale Rhine River is renowned for its UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where more than 40 historic castles line the riverbanks. The following YouTube video provides a review of the experience on AMA river cruises in Europe. AmaLucia's 7-night "The Captivating Rhine & Enchanting Rhine" itineraries are between Amsterdam Netherlands and Basel Switzerland, starting February 11th, 2024. Pre-/post-cruise land packages are offered in Zurich, Lake Lucerne, and Amsterdam.

With fewer guests on board, you can enjoy the luxury of space to unwind, relax and reconnect with your loved ones. Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Delve into the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s history in the Royal Palace and National Museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies, and be treated to authentic experiences, including rides via oxcart, tut tut and trishaw. On this transformative journey, the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world along its shores.