AmaWaterways Cruise Reviews 2024 UPDATED: Ratings of AmaWaterways

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• Disney-AmaWaterways river cruise charters
• ASmallWorld introduces The Solo Cruise Company for female travelers aged 55+
• AmaWaterways celebrating Digital Nomad Day with early season voyages for remote workers
• AmaWaterways introduces 2025 program highlighting expansion plans in Colombia and Portugal
• Choose AmaWaterways if you like wine or ride bikes.
• NEW ITINERARIES AND EXPERIENCES
• Choose Avalon if you don't need outdoor space.

Many of these excursions only occupy a portion of your time in port, so there’s usually time to explore on your own after a tour, too. You can also venture off without officially joining an excursion—bicycles are available to borrow any time the ship is docked, and you can always use your own feet or a taxi to get around. In some destinations, guests can choose between different towns that are usually a 30- to 45-minute bus ride away from the dock. Once at your destination, you can speak with your guide about going off solo—just make sure you don’t miss the ride back to the ship. Each of these cabins features a twin bed and space for one, perfect for solo cruisers. Five Ama ships -- AmaViola, AmaStella, AmaLea, AmaKristina and AmaMora -- also include several cabins that can accommodate three or four people (with a king-size bed along with a chair that converts into a twin bed).

Disney-AmaWaterways river cruise charters

Two iconic cities, Prague and Paris, bookend this perfect journey that combines three beautiful rivers, each of which is striking in its own unique way. From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let the storybook villages—Bernkastel, Cochem and Wertheim—captivate you; and Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road enchant you. Marvel at the world's largest ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the beautiful Chagall windows while in Mainz.

ASmallWorld introduces The Solo Cruise Company for female travelers aged 55+

Up top is the open-air Sun Deck, where there’s a running track, a small pool, loungers, and a smoking area. This cruise started with 3 days in Paris, train to Luxemburg, cruise to Basel, land tour of Lucerne and Zurich. AmaWaterways generally appeals to well-traveled, 50-plus passengers with a strong interest in culinary arts and active exploration. Geographically, passengers are strongly drawn from North America, but the cruise line attracts a solid representation from the U.K. On the sun deck, a splash pool (with swim-up bar) and its deep, comfy wicker-like sofas are popular gathering spots. The small gym is well stocked with state-of-the-art equipment, and the sprawling lounge features a library nook with a faux fireplace.

AmaWaterways celebrating Digital Nomad Day with early season voyages for remote workers

Whether it’s traditional Bavarian music, a local quartet or modern piano favorites, there is an eclectic schedule of entertainment on board. Belgium and the Netherlands sit below sea level and encompass the land around the Rhine Delta and the North Sea. Countless dam-controlled canals crisscross these countries, protecting the idyllic scenery – from cows grazing in the pasture to iconic windmills – from flooding. As your ship sails along these waterways, you’ll also experience some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets.

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AmaWaterways introduces 2025 program highlighting expansion plans in Colombia and Portugal

However, most AMA cruises are in Western Europe - on the rivers Moselle, Rhine, Main, Danube and Rhone (France). Since then, APT Travel specializes in ultra-luxury cruises and tours by riverboats, private jets, trains and coaches. Two lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and end to your incredible journey. Cruise along the Mekong, visiting rural villages, historic pagodas, local markets and a Buddhist monastery where you’ll witness a special blessing by monks.

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Choose AmaWaterways if you like wine or ride bikes.

Journey through thousands of years of storied history, where castles were built, and kings and queens were crowned. The quintessential experience for first-time river cruisers, the Danube River has inspired countless artists and musicians for centuries. Our river cruises take you to grand capitals and charming villages alike – and invite you to find your own inspiration on this legendary waterway. We are delighted to share with you some featured itineraries for our current and upcoming sailing seasons – all of which are now available for reservations.

NEW ITINERARIES AND EXPERIENCES

Africa’s Chobe River supports a diversity and concentration of wildlife unparalleled anywhere else on the continent. Our Africa itineraries pair a unique cruise on this waterway with luxurious land and safari programs that include the UNESCO-designated Victoria Falls, stays at authentic wildlife lodges, unforgettable safaris through national parks and more. Cruise the Mekong River along this fabled waterway through Vietnam and Cambodia, gliding past flourishing forests, lush green hills and colorful stilt houses. Our river cruise and land adventures also allow you to witness the majesty of breathtaking sites such as the Angkor Archaeological Complex, Ha Long Bay and even Bangkok’s Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Plan your river cruise now and protect your purchased services by adding our enhanced Travel Waiver Plus.

This 7-night journey embarks from Budapest, Hungary, for a round-trip adventure along the Danube River. For those looking for a comprehensive experience, a pre-cruise land package featuring a 2-night excursion in Budapest is also available. Joining the AmaDouro and AmaVida ships, the AmaSintra will sail along the Douro River. The itineraries include "Enticing Douro," starting from Porto, Portugal, and "Flavors of Portugal & Spain," which encompasses a voyage from Porto to Vega de Terron, Spain. 5 AMA ships are scheduled for deployments in France, each with a different itinerary.

Some of its older ships lack pools but still manage to offer a jacuzzi tub on the Sun Deck. Both lines have several Captain's Dinners during the cruise that add extra courses and usually free hors d'oeuvres during that night's cocktail hour. In addition, Ama is a member of the French gastronomic society, Chaine des Rotisseurs; there's a French dinner with wines from that country served for everyone in the main dining room once per cruise.

It's important to note, though, that the ship's gorgeous decor and creature comforts are a backdrop to the experience you'll have on land. AmaWaterways features a nice range of possibilities in each port (most of which come in the complimentary category) that target a variety of travel styles. Highlights include standard tours, themed experiences geared toward interests in areas like art, food and wine, and recreationally oriented expeditions on the bicycles. Viking stands at the top of the river cruise industry when it comes to fleet size. The line has 55 Longships, nearly identical boats designed to sail Europe's rivers. The average age for these boats is two years, and vessels can accommodate up to 190 passengers.

In 2023 it will launch a series of 46-night sailings through Europe on four ships and in 2024 will become the first line to offer sailings on Colombia's Magdalena River. With both lines, exotic itineraries in Asia Africa often combine longer land tours with time on the rivers. Although Avalon has added Active Discoveries sailings on several rivers and now has Adventure Hosts on its ships, AmaWaterways makes a point of having three activity levels -- active, general and gentle --  on tours in all of its ports. Most passengers go with the general offering, which usually combines tour buses, some walking and guided exploration of the top sites.

In mid-April 2021 the company announced a second (45-night) "Seven River Journey Through Europe" cruise after demand soared for the summer 2023 itinerary. In September 2022 was unveiled the company's longest river sailing scheduled on AmaMora for 2024. Next are listed the call ports/events part of the Wonders of Colombia cruisetour itinerary. Making a return in 2025, AmaWaterways is reviving its 14-night "Magnificent Europe" itinerary. This extensive voyage stretches between Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Budapest, Hungary.

Begin your journey with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne where you can whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel as well, learning the legend of the Bernkasteler Doctor. Whatever you choose to do ashore, the stories you’re told and flavors that grace your palate will surely transform you. Get lost in the medieval chivalric atmosphere of Nuremberg’s Kaiserburg Castle, representative of the thousands of fortresses that dotted Germany’s landscape in the Middle Ages. Marvel at an immaculate example of Baroque architecture at the designated UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Residenz, a reminder of life lived on a grand scale.