AmaWaterways river voyages offer a luxury river cruising experience focused on exceptional service, included excursions, locally inspired dining, and immersive cultural experiences, with a strong emphasis on active exploration and destination depth.
AmaWaterways operates river voyages throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Egypt, attracting travelers seeking a more intimate alternative to ocean cruising, with smaller ships, personalized service, and the opportunity to explore historic cities and countryside destinations along some of the world's most famous waterways.
When booking selected AmaWaterways sailings through Clements Travel, additional benefits may be available through our membership with Virtuoso.
Depending on the sailing and availability, this may include:
• Complimentary onboard credit
• Welcome amenities on selected sailings
• Additional value offers and selected promotions
• Possible stateroom upgrade opportunities where available
• Access to selected Virtuoso Voyages sailings and hosted departures
• Additional perks on selected longer river cruises and special itineraries
Important Information
Benefits and upgrade opportunities vary by sailing, stateroom category, and availability. Exact inclusions will always be confirmed before booking.
As inclusions vary by vessel or sailing, the exact inclusions will be given to you during the quotation process.
Booking AmaWaterways through a travel agency such as Clements Travel gives you access to expert river cruise advice, personalized itinerary planning, and support before and during your trip.
• Help choosing the right river, itinerary, and stateroom category
• Advice on the best deck and cabin locations
• Assistance planning hotels and rail connections before or after your cruise
• Help understanding excursions, inclusions, and activity levels
• Guidance comparing AmaWaterways with other luxury river cruise lines
• Support if river conditions affect sailing schedules or itineraries
• Assistance planning longer Europe trips around your cruise
• Additional support for group travel, milestone celebrations, and complex itineraries
Clements Travel is a luxury travel advisor and member of Virtuoso, providing access to selected river cruise benefits, preferred partner amenities, and personalized river cruise planning support.
You pay the river cruise company directly. We simply help with choosing the right river, itinerary, riverboat, and stateroom, along with any additional benefits available through our travel partnerships.
On selected sailings, this may include onboard credit, welcome amenities, hosted experiences, and possible stateroom upgrade opportunities.
AmaWaterways is a luxury river cruise line focused on smaller riverboats, cultural experiences, and destination-rich itineraries.
AmaWaterways is particularly popular for Danube river cruises, Rhine cruises, Douro Valley sailings, Christmas market cruises, and longer Europe itineraries combining multiple countries and cities.
The cruise line is also known for included guided excursions, wellness activities, and a more relaxed onboard atmosphere.
AmaWaterways is best known for immersive river cruising and culturally focused itineraries across Europe and beyond.
• Danube river cruises
• Rhine river cruises
• Douro Valley cruises
• Seine river cruises
• Mekong river cruises
• Nile river cruises
• Magdalena River cruises in Colombia
• Christmas market river cruises
• Wine themed cruises
• Guided cultural excursions
• Multi-country Europe itineraries
• Small-ship river cruising
A simple, seamless process from planning to return.
Share the cruise line, destination or itinerary you are considering. If you are unsure, we help narrow the options based on your travel style and preferences.
We identify the ships, itineraries and suites that best match your travel style.
From reservations to pre and post cruise hotels, we coordinate the entire journey.
River cruises are very different from ocean cruises
Riverboats are much smaller, dock close to city centers, and focus heavily on destinations and guided touring.
Christmas market cruises book very early
Popular December departures on the Rhine and Danube often sell out well in advance.
Water levels can affect itineraries
High or low river levels occasionally require modified transfers, itinerary changes, or riverboat swaps.
Stateroom layouts vary more than many people expect
French balconies, twin balconies, and window-only cabins can feel very different depending on the riverboat and deck.
Pre and post-cruise stays are often worthwhile
Cities such as Budapest, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Paris are often best enjoyed with extra nights before or after the cruise.
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AmaWaterways is best known for luxury river cruises, included excursions, smaller riverboats, and destination-focused itineraries across Europe and other major river cruise regions.
AmaWaterways includes many items within the fare, including accommodation, dining, guided excursions, WiFi, and selected beverages with meals.
AmaWaterways operates cruises on rivers including the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Seine, Mekong, Nile, and Magdalena.
Yes. Many travelers who do not enjoy large ocean cruises prefer river cruising because riverboats are smaller, more relaxed, and heavily focused on destinations.
Danube and Rhine Christmas market cruises are among the most popular options, especially sailings visiting Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
Yes. Depending on the sailing and availability, additional benefits such as onboard credit or special promotions may be available through selected luxury travel partnerships.
