The Line

Family-owned since 2002, AmaWaterways pairs intimate, thoughtfully designed ships with itineraries shaped by a co-founder who grew up along the Danube, and builds the best of every day into the fare.

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Why AmaWaterways

Generous by design

Excursions Included

A choice of guided excursions in every port, paced for gentle, regular or active walkers.

Dining & Wine

Every meal on board, with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, from the first river line welcomed into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

Twin Balconies

Many staterooms pair a French balcony with a full outside balcony, an AmaWaterways signature.

Active & Well

Complimentary bicycles on most European ships and a Wellness Program in Europe and on the Mekong.

Where AmaWaterways Sails

Rivers on four continents

From Europe's storied waterways to the Nile, the Chobe, the Mekong and the Magdalena, each region offers its own kind of river journey.

Europe

The Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Main, Seine, Rhône, the rivers of Bordeaux and Portugal's Douro: castles, vineyards and storied cities along the way.

Egypt & the Nile

Ancient temples and tombs between Luxor and Aswan, explored with expert Egyptologists and paired with time in Cairo.

Southern Africa

River safaris on the Chobe, where elephants gather at the water's edge, combined with land journeys across the region.

Southeast Asia

The Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia: floating markets, Buddhist temples and village life along the river.

Colombia

The Magdalena from Cartagena to colonial Mompox, with Caribbean color, music and riverside towns along the way.

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Themed Sailings

Sailings built around a passion: wine, Christmas markets, music and more.

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Elisa RzymskiGuided Path Travel
Your Specialist

An AmaWaterways expert in your corner.

Elisa Rzymski is a Certified AmaWaterways Advisor, having completed the line's official advisor training. She puts that knowledge to work in every recommendation, so the sailing you choose fits the way you love to travel.

  • The right sailing

    River, season, ship and stateroom, matched to you.

  • Before and after the cruise

    Flights, transfers, travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise stays, arranged around your sailing.

  • Celebrations and groups

    Milestone trips and group sailings, coordinated so everyone travels together.

  • Your advocate throughout

    One point of contact, from your first question to your welcome home.

Before You Sail

The Planning & Preparation Guide

What’s included, staterooms, dining, savings, deposits, gratuities and travel documents: everything you’ll want to know about sailing with AmaWaterways, in one place.

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Your river is waiting.

Tell Elisa where you dream of sailing, and she'll match you to the AmaWaterways journey that fits. Every first consultation is complimentary.

Plan Your AmaWaterways Cruise