AmaWaterways Cruises

An incredible, critically-acclaimed, dining experience awaits when sailing with AmaWaterways. Members of the prestigious La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary society and Tables et Auberges de France, this river cruise line prides itself in ensuring everyone is provided with high-quality food and wine; so, you’ll have the chance to indulge in delicious dishes from regional cuisines made with the freshest local ingredients throughout your voyage.

While onboard, the following dining options are available:

• The Main Restaurant - boasting an incredible full service menu of locally-inspired dishes and traditional favourites throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll never go hungry while aboard your AmaWaterways river cruise ship thanks to the Main Restaurant
• The Chef’s Table - an intimate dining experience where the kitchen becomes part of the entertainment, you’ll enjoy a carefully-crafted taster menu of mouthwatering plates throughout an evening here
• Main Lounge - while not a traditional dining venue, you will be able to order light snacks and tapas-style bites throughout the day in the Main Lounge, perfect if you’re looking for something to graze on while socialising between meals

While dining onboard, you will also enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and freshly-squeezed juices during breakfast alongside unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner. There’s also a daily complimentary Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour onboard, featuring a drink of the day and a menu of cocktails and mocktails, wines, beers, and spirits on select ships.

A huge part of what makes travelling to new destinations around the world so exciting is the chance to fully immerse yourself in authentic local cultures, and AmaWaterways is well aware of how important that is. So, through an extensive evening entertainment programme, you’ll have the chance to relish in the remarkable talents of local musicians, regional performers, and inspiring storytellers who live and work in the destinations you’re visiting. Whether you’re spending an evening enjoying traditional Bavarian beats, the musical stylings of a local quartet, or listening to contemporary piano classics from a resident musician, there’s always going to be something to enjoy in the Main Lounge venue onboard.

Beyond this, AmaWaterways’ river cruise ships feature a forward-facing outdoor seating space and plenty of places to sit and socialise on the Sun Deck. A stone’s throw from the well-stocked bar in the Main Lounge, admiring the stunning scenery surrounding you and socialising with your fellow travellers can also make for excellent entertainment while cruising the world’s best rivers.

AmaWaterways is unable to accommodate children under 4 years, and they advise against cruising with children ages 4 years to 7 years. For children ages 4 years to 10 years, no additional bed will be provided, but they must share a stateroom with two adults. Children ages 11 to 17 years must share a stateroom with an adult and require adult supervision at all times while onboard.

So, while children are allowed on AmaWaterways’ river cruises, they are not specifically catered to. There are also no dedicated children's facilities or services available onboard.

From Europe and Asia to Africa and South America, AmaWaterways’ incredible river cruises whisk you away on exciting adventures to some of the most breathtaking holiday destinations around the world.

Whether you’re cruising along the Seine in France, Douro River in Portugal, around the Rhine Delta in Belgium and the Netherlands, along the Mekong River in South East Asia, exploring the Nile in Egypt, sightseeing along Colombia’s Magdalena River, or watching wildlife from Africa’s Chobe River, each itinerary features a variety of experiences that connect you to the history, culture, cuisine, and people of each destination. If you’re looking for options when it comes to river cruising destinations, AmaWaterways certainly has you covered.

Shore Excursions

When river cruising with AmaWaterways, you’ll have the chance to choose from up to eight unique shore excursions at every exciting destination on your itinerary. Carefully curated to appeal to every type of traveller, these excursions can include: informative historic city tours, guided hiking trips, exhilarating bike rides, tasting tours of local cuisines, and so much more.

And, in an effort to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the excursions on offer, the tours are also available in three distinct activity levels. So, if you want to break a sweat, you can, but you’ll also be able to enjoy exploring each destination at a pace that suits you.

Wellness

AmaWaterways strives to ensure every guest is able to enhance their best self while onboard, and the extensive wellness programme available certainly makes that easier than it could be. On most AmaWaterways river cruise ships, dedicated Wellness Hosts will lead a variety of guided fitness classes alongside locally-inspired wellness activities; although, a well-equipped Fitness Room is available to use whenever you would like if you’d rather maintain your workout routine independently.

While not home to a full spa, the Massage & Hair Salon is home to a variety of sumptuous spa treatments and salon services, which are available at an additional charge. Coupled with the heated swimming pool on the Sun Deck, you’ll have no trouble relaxing, refreshing yourself, and feeling rejuvenated while onboard.

AmaMagna, one of the newest AmaWaterways river cruise ships, however, features an enhanced Zen Wellness Studio with expansive wellness facilities alongside a full-sized pickleball court.

Recreation

When river cruising with AmaWaterways, the incredible destinations on your itinerary are the focus – something which means the recreational activities available onboard are sparse.

If you’re looking for somewhere to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding your river cruise ship, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and unwind on the Sun Deck and inside the Main Lounge area. AmaWaterways’ river cruise ships also feature a gift shop, with a variety of unique items to purchase – from souvenirs and gifts to accessories and essential toiletries you may have forgotten to pack.

Beyond this, you’ll find each ship home to a fleet of bicycles, which you can use to explore each destination when you disembark, a heated outdoor pool perfect for soaking in, and staterooms equipped with ways to watch Hollywood blockbuster movies and other English-language programming – no matter where you are in the world.

Dining with Dietary Requirements

If you adhere to a special diet or allergies limit the ingredients you can enjoy, AmaWaterways’ attentive culinary team is ready and willing to accommodate your specific needs. Not to mention the fact that there’s already a fantastic range of vegetarian and vegan dishes available alongside gluten-free, low-sodium, and dairy-free meals. It’s recommended that you inform your cruise agent or AmaWaterways directly ahead of embarkation, but a meeting with the maître d’ when onboard is all it takes to ensure you’re dining with peace of mind.