Peaceful and scenic, river cruising offers a smooth, gentle ride along the world’s most remarkable waterways. Supreme comfort and convenience make it the premier way to experience magnificent cities, historic villages, and little-seen enclaves. From your stateroom balcony, endless natural beauty combines with evolving views of the colorful local scenery. Castles and fortresses tower on both sides as if you could reach out and touch them. When your ship docks in the heart of town, stroll ashore for included excursions or set off to explore on a complimentary bicycle. Unpack just once then settle in as each destination comes to you. With no need to navigate from place to place, you’ll find a sense of adventure and a sense of home all in one vacation.

Unpack Once and Get Comfortable Visit different cities and countries while your hotel travels with you. A river cruise offers the amenities of a first-class hotel from which you’ll never feel uprooted. Discover local delights onshore then return to your large, stylish stateroom. Relaxation comes easy. Watch the scenery slip by from your balcony as you leisurely sail to your next destination.

Dock Right in the Heart of Historic Cities Enjoy the excitement of waking up in a new town, docked just steps from markets, museums and landmarks. Ships rest close to the town center so you can easily sample local culture and favorite past times. Simply walk off the ship and into the heart of the city. Take a guided excursion or instantly blend in with daily life.

Discover the World’s Most Scenic Waterways Cruise through some of Europe’s oldest cities or on the world’s most scenic waterways. These were the original highways between great cities built along the water’s edge. Over the course of your journey, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling vineyards, hilltop castles, and time-honored cities. Vibrant locales not accessible by sea or that can take hours to reach by motor coach are up close and personal on a river cruise.

Intimate Environment, Inclusive Value With river vessels accommodating a mere 150 passengers, you will never wait in a long line to board or disembark. Smaller tours and intimate meal settings with open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere accentuated by five-star service. Your inclusive vacation provides incredible, the value from the champagne breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines with lunch and dinner to a fleet of bicycles, free Internet access, included sightseeing excursions, and live cultural entertainment onboard. On a river cruise, your vacation’s price tag doesn’t keep adding up.

2024 River Cruises

Romantic Danube Cruise | May 24, 2024

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Iconic Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise with Guest Speaker Babbie Mason | Nov. 29, 2024

Join Guest Speaker Babbie Mason on an Iconic Christmas Markets Danube Cruise on AmaWaterways’ AmaViola starting at $4099* from Budapest on November 29, 2024. You will see Budapest, one of... View Tour

2025 River Cruises

AmaMagna on the Danube River with Guest Speaker: Bishop Gary Lillibridge | March 8, 2025

Join us for seven nights on AmaMagna on the Danube River with Guest Speaker Bishop Gary Lillibridge starting at $2,798* from Budapest on March 8, 2025. You will see Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna,... View Tour

Tulip Time River Cruise with Guest Speaker Sara Crump | March 28, 2025

Join us on a 7-night Tulip Time River Cruise aboard Amawaterways’ AmaStella with Guest Speaker Sara Crump starting at $3098 from Amsterdam on March 28, 2025. You will see Amsterdam, IJsselmeer,... View Tour

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps River Cruise with Guest Speaker Daniel V. Speckhard | Oct. 19, 2025

Join Guest Speaker Daniel V. Speckhard for a Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps River Cruise aboard AmaWaterways AmaSerena from Switzerland on October 19, 2025, starting at $3598. You will see Amsterdam,... View Tour

Paris & Normandy River Cruise with Guest Speaker Chaplain Col. (Ret.) David Lile | Oct 24, 2025

Join Guest Speaker Chaplain Col. (Ret.) David Lile, on a Paris and Normandy River Cruise on the Seine Aboard AmaWaterways AmaDante, starting at $3998*, departing on October 24, 2025. You will see... View Tour

Europe’s Rivers & Castles River Cruise with Guest Speaker Bishop Mike Lowry | October 28, 2025

Join Guest Speaker Bishop Mike Lowry for Europe’s River & Castles River Cruise on the Rhine, Maine, and Moselle Rivers starting at $3149* on October 28, 2025. You will see Bamberg, Rothenburg,... View Tour

Enticing Douro River Cruise with Guest Speaker The Rev. Dr. Peter Walker | Nov. 17, 2025

Join us on a 9-day Enticing Douro Cruise AmaWaterways AmaDouro with Guest Speaker The Rev. Dr. Peter Walker starting at $3,398 Ground from Porto, Portugal, on November 17, 2025. Cruise from Porto:... View Tour

Blue Danube River Cruise with Bishop Gregory Palmer | Nov. 18, 2025

Join us for a Blue Danube River starting at $3098* from Budapest on November 18, 2025. You will see Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, Vienna, and much more! ... View Tour

Christmas Markets on the Rhine River Cruise with Guest Speakers Dr Todd & Joy Jordan Lake | Dec. 5, 2025

Join Guest Speakers Dr Todd & Joy Jordan Lake for 7 Nights of Christmas Markets on the Rhine River Cruise on Amawaterways' AmaViola starting at $3998* from Amsterdam on December 5, 2025. Experience... View Tour

 2026 River Cruises

Tulip Time River Cruise | April 9, 2026

Join us on a 7-night Tulip Time River Cruise aboard Amawaterways’ AmaSerena starting at $3,698* from Amsterdam on April 9, 2026. You will see Amsterdam, IJsselmeer, Kampen, Bruinisse, Zierikzee,... View Tour

Captivating Rhine River Cruise | Feb. 4, 2026

Join us for a Captivating Rhine River Cruise aboard AmaWaterways AmaLucia starting at $2,598* on February 4, 2026. You will see Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen,... View Tour

Classical Rhine River Cruise with Guest Speaker Tod Bolsinger | Oct. 25, 2026

Join us for a Classical Rhine River Cruise aboard Amawaterways Amadeus Riva with guest speaker Tod Bolsinger starting at $2,998* on October 25, 2026. You will see Strasbourg, Palais de Rohan,... View Tour