AmaWaterways wine cruises add a unique epicurean dimension to a variety of itineraries at no additional cost. Join one of these wine cruises with a special wine host and be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of Europe.
European cities transform into majestic winter wonderlands for the holiday season – and we invite you to experience all their splendor with us. In addition to our variety of daily excursions, you will also have the opportunity to visit festive Christmas Markets in select destinations and participate in nostalgic traditions.
Maximize your Christmas experience by embarking at the height of the holiday market season with daily or near-daily visits to Christmas Markets.
Get "just a taste" of the holidays in mid-November or late December with visits to one or two Christmas Markets during your river cruise.
We are pleased to offer guests the opportunity to experience Floriade in 2022 while sailing along the Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways between April 14 and October 9. Right outside Amsterdam, this rare experience calls for its visitors to “explore, touch and change” as part of their journey into Floriade – which is set to feature stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs and food stalls.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Rhône with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Explore the rich history of classical music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2024.
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through four countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
Join Chef Joanne Weir, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant owner and host of PBS television series “Plates & Places” as she hosts a special 7-night Flavors of Burgundy river cruise.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Danube with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2025
Explore the rich history of classical and folkloric music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Countries Visited: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through five countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
We invite our loyal past guests to join us once again on these special Loyalty Cruises, offering unique experiences in multiple ports, commemorative gifts, and many more surprises and delights.
Imagine if there was a way to combine luxury river cruising on the iconic Danube with the opportunity to indulge your passion and play golf. We have created the perfect package to enable you to do just that with our Exclusive Concierge Golf Program. Discover Europe, complete with award winning cuisine, incredible service and a choice of excursions in every port, as well as up to 5 rounds of golf at some of the leading championship courses on the continent.
AmaWaterways’ Exclusive Concierge Golf Program is available on select Magna on the Danube cruises sailing aboard the AmaMagna.
Hello! "I'm Kristin Karst, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of AmaWaterways and I'm passionate about river cruising. Each month, I love to share with you my thoughts, personal stories, travel tips and latest news on the people and places that help turn every mile of our guests' river cruise experience into one of their most cherished memories!"
Visit the Ngorongoro conservation area on our Golden Trails of Africa itinerary and delight in the Tanzania’s expansive wildlife. Two to three million years ago, the land was home to a massive volcano which collapsed upon itself during an extremely powerful eruption, completely wiping out all of the animals and plant life that was previously living within its realm. Many argue that this former volcano would probably eclipse the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, with estimates ranging from about 15,000-20,000 feet tall. In its place, is the world’s largest intact caldera (a cauldron-like depression similar to a crater).
A Natural Paradise
Often called “Africa’s Eden” and “the 8th Wonder of the World,” Ngorongoro is approximately 2000 feet deep and 100 square miles wide with an impressive ecosystem and some of the highest densities of wildlife found in the continent. An estimated 25,000 large mammals roam about the grasslands, forests and soda lakes, including endangered black rhino, giant-tusked elephants, black-maned lions, bright-pink flamingos, white-bearded wildebeests, uncommon horned large rhinos, gargantuan hippos and spotted leopards and cheetahs. Zebras, gazelles, buffalos, hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs also run through the Ngorongoro. Over five hundred species of birds have also been recorded, including ostrich and white pelicans.
Protecting Local Wildlife
One of the most natural and majestic areas in the world, Ngorongoro is also unique as the first multi-use protected land, providing protection status for wildlife who live in harmony with the Maasai people who populate the area. Indeed, conservation efforts in the area are bolstered by the Massai who are always on the lookout for hunters and poachers. The Massai have lived here for about 200 years, herding cattle along with donkeys, goats and sheep. Spotting a Massai tending to his herd as zebras roam by is quite a spot to behold!
Tanzania’s Lush Flora
Also of note, is the vibrant greenery that abounds in this lush paradise. Unlike the drier Serengeti nearby, the Ngorongoro crater charms with its lush greenery, dense forest, breathtaking soda lakes and vegetation. It is this sophisticated ecosystem that draws tourists, wildlife and the Massai people.
The Prehistory of Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is also thought to be one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world, as the remains of Paranthropus Boisei and Zinjanthropus were unearthed here by anthropologists in the area known as the Olduvai Gorge. These remains are thought to date back to as many as 2.5 million years ago, making them the first-known specimens of the human genus, called Homo habilis. You can trace your family heritage back to the beginning and perhaps walk the same grounds that the original ancestors first moved through!
Read more about our Golden Trails of Africa river cruise journey or contact your preferred travel advisor for more information.