Experience the Best of Europe in 2025 with AmaWaterways River Cruises
Posted on 04/29/2025
Why You Should Choose AmaWaterways for Your 2025 Europe River Cruise
As river cruising continues to be one of the most immersive and comfortable ways to explore Europe, AmaWaterways stands out as a top choice if you are looking to travel this year. With more than two decades of award-winning experience, this family-owned company has redefined luxury river cruising, blending innovation, personalized service and authentic cultural experiences. Here’s why AmaWaterways should be at the top of your list for your 2025 European adventure.
Unrivaled Expertise and Award-Winning Service
AmaWaterways commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including several “Best River Cruise Line” honors. This legacy translates into meticulous attention to detail, a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a dedication to making every guest feel special. The on-board team, from their dedicated Cruise Managers to their friendly crew, is renowned for anticipating your needs and providing personalized service, which is a key reason so many guests return year after year.
Innovative Itineraries and New 2025 Journeys
AmaWaterways features several new and enhanced itineraries, including three all-new 14- night Grand River Cruises through Europe. These extended cruises maximize your travel investment and allow for a deeper, more relaxed exploration of destinations such as France’s Seine, Bordeaux, and Rhône regions, or the Rhine River and Dutch Canals. The new 7-night Best of the Danube itinerary, personally endorsed by Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner, offers a roundtrip cruise from Budapest, spotlighting the imperial capitals and legendary landmarks of Old-World Europe. Specialty cruises, such as their Celebration of Beer river cruises in November and Soulful Experiences departures throughout the year, provide immersive and unique experiences for travelers, further enhancing the range of options available.
Prime Docking Locations and Effortless Exploration
AmaWaterways’ ships dock close to city centers, ensuring you can step right off the ship and immediately immerse yourself in grand capitals, like Budapest and Paris, and charming towns like Rüdesheim and Dürnstein. This convenience means less time commuting and more time experiencing the culture, history and vibrancy of each destination whether you choose to explore on your own or with a selection of always-included excursions.
Inclusive, Curated Shore Excursions
Every AmaWaterways cruise fare includes an array of shore excursions tailored to different interests and activity levels. Whether you prefer gentle walking tours, active hikes, exhilarating bike rides, or tastings of local specialties, you can explore Europe your way. Multiple excursion choices each day—up to eight on select itineraries—allow you to personalize your experience and make the most of every port. Select itineraries also feature experiences and excursions reserved exclusively for AmaWaterways guests, such as a yearround Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen, Germany and a private tour of Burg Lahneck in Lahnstein, Germany.
Culinary Excellence and Local Flavors
AmaWaterways is a proud member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and Tables et Auberges de France, ensuring that every meal on board is a culinary event. Chefs prepare exquisite, regionally inspired dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Complimentary handselected wines and local beers are served with every lunch and dinner, allowing you to savor the authentic flavors of each region.
Spacious, Luxurious Ships and Innovative Amenities
The award-winning AmaWaterways fleet is designed for comfort and elegance, with spacious staterooms and suites that accommodate fewer guests than many other river cruise lines. The groundbreaking AmaMagna, for example, offers full-balcony and suite accommodations, four unique dining venues, an expansive Sun Deck with full-sized pickleball court, and a Zen Wellness Studio. Across the fleet, you may enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and included specialty dining experiences such as The Chef’s Table restaurant.
Wellness and Enrichment
AmaWaterways goes beyond sightseeing, offering complimentary small-group fitness classes led by a dedicated Wellness Host. You will also have access to a fleet of bicycles on most of their European ships that you may use to explore independently and with included biking excursions. The ship’s menus also feature lighter cuisine options including vegetarian, gluten-free and low-sodium choices, as well as mocktails during the daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour.
With new itineraries, exceptional service, gourmet cuisine and a commitment to whole-body wellness, AmaWaterways offers travelers the ultimate way to discover the heart of Europe— one river at a time. For a limited time, you are invited to secure your 2025 river cruise with reduced deposits on select dates. Reserve your stateroom for just $200 per person on select European river cruise departures and for just $600 per person on select 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile river cruise and land departures.
This special offer, available only through your travel advisor, ends May 31, 2025.
