Europe,
From the Inside Out.
AMA Waterways river cruises take you where ocean ships cannot — through the heart of medieval cities, along vineyard-covered riverbanks, into the Mekong at dawn, and down the Magdalena through Colombia's wild interior.
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The ship is how you travel.
Europe is why.
On an ocean cruise, the ship is the destination. On an AMA Waterways sailing, the ship is the way in — a beautifully appointed floating base that docks in the centre of cities most travelers only ever pass through.
You wake up in Vienna. You walk off and you are already there. No tender boats, no shuttles, no transfer queues. With an average of 156 guests per ship, the scale is intimate by design — the crew knows your name by day two and your coffee order by day three.
Every sailing includes complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, guided shore excursions, high-speed Wi-Fi, and AMA's signature Sip & Sail cocktail hour. It is, genuinely, the luxury of more.
Guests per ship — intimate by design
Continents — Europe, Asia, Africa & beyond
Tender boats — dock in the heart of every city
Wine, beer & soft drinks — every lunch and dinner
One world of rivers.
The great rivers of Europe, reimagined.
AMA's European itineraries wind through the continent's most storied waterways — docking in historic city centres, passing vineyard valleys, medieval villages, and wine regions that reward anyone who stays long enough to explore properly.
Every sailing includes guided shore excursions, plus AMA's active options — cycling and hiking routes that shadow the ship — so each day can be as energetic or as restful as you choose.
- Danube — Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Regensburg
- Rhine — Basel, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Amsterdam
- Moselle — Trier, Cochem, Bernkastel, Koblenz
- Douro — Porto, Régua, Salamanca, Lisbon
- Seine — Paris, Normandy, Giverny, Rouen
- Rhône & Saône — Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Marseille
The rivers most travelers never find.
AMA's portfolio extends well beyond Europe — to the Mekong at dawn in Vietnam and Cambodia, the Nile through ancient Egypt, Africa's Chobe on safari, and the Magdalena through Colombia's colonial river towns and lush jungle interior.
Select sailings now partner with Smithsonian Journeys, bringing expert onboard lecturers and exclusive shore experiences unavailable on standard itineraries — for travelers who want depth alongside beauty.
- Mekong — Vietnam, Cambodia, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap
- Nile — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Valley of the Kings
- Chobe — Botswana, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
- Magdalena — Colombia, Mompox, Cartagena, Medellín
- Irrawaddy — Myanmar, Mandalay, Bagan
An award-winning culinary journey — included.
Every AMA sailing features cuisine inspired by the regions you move through — dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients and paired with regional wines chosen by the ship's sommeliers. The dining is genuinely excellent, and almost everything is part of your fare.
- All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Sip & Sail complimentary cocktail hour
- Bottled water and specialty coffees
- Guided shore excursions every port
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
- Fitness centre and wellness facilities
- Cycling and hiking active excursion options
- Gratuities
- Spa treatments
- Gift shop purchases
- Laundry services
- Premium spirits and cocktails
- Optional excursion upgrades
The river, always present.
AMA's flagship vessels feature staterooms with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows — many opening fully to a French balcony, so the river is always there when you wake up. Suites offer twin balconies, a sitting area, and the kind of quiet that makes three hours of watching the landscape pass feel like a gift rather than a wait.
More value,
built right in.
Complimentary Land Package
Reserve select Europe or Colombia departures and receive a complimentary pre- or post-cruise land package — with guided tours, transfers, and hotel accommodations in cities like Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, or Medellín. Pair with a limited-time $599 AirPlus roundtrip economy airfare on select Europe departures.
Ask Us About This Offer →Colombia Free Air
For a limited time, receive complimentary roundtrip economy airfare from all US gateways when you reserve select Colombia departures. The Magdalena River is one of AMA's most extraordinary and underbooked itineraries — and this offer makes it genuinely accessible.
Ask Us About This Offer →Triple Savings
Enjoy savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom, a stateroom upgrade, and $100 in onboard credit on select departures. Three benefits stacked into one offer — the kind of value that rarely comes around on a line of this calibre.
Ask Us About This Offer →Offers subject to availability and change. Terms and conditions apply — visit amawaterways.com for full details. Contact us to confirm current eligibility for your preferred sailing dates.
The same sailing.
A better experience.
Booking AMA Waterways through Sirena Collective costs you nothing extra — and you have an expert in your corner from the first question to the last port.
Preferred Partner Access
As a Fora Travel Preferred Partner with AMA Waterways, we have the relationships and expertise to help you navigate current offers, apply them correctly to your booking, and make sure nothing is left on the table.
We Know the Ships
Not all AMA ships are identical and not all cabin positions are equal. We know which vessels have the newest upgrades, which stateroom categories have the most generous balconies, and which itineraries have the best overnight port stays.
One Contact. Always.
From your first enquiry to the morning you disembark, you have one person — not a call centre. We coordinate your cruise, pre and post stays, transfers, and any special arrangements along the way.
Ready to sail a
different Europe?
Tell us when, where, and who you're travelling with. We'll find the right river, the right ship, the right cabin.