Reasons Why Your Next Vacation Should Be an AmaWaterways River Cruise

Have you ever wanted to visit Europe but are feeling completely overwhelmed by all of the decisions and destinations to visit? A river cruise is a wonderful way to experience Europe! AmaWaterways is your one-stop shop for booking Europe. You’ll be able to book a pre and post-cruise stay, airfare, shore excursions, and more and it’s ALL able to be bundled together making it super easy for you to pick your destination. Even better, when you book your trip with someone like me who is very experienced with travel throughout Europe, I can tell you what you’ll want to book, want to avoid, how to get to/from different destinations, what to see, etc!

Here are some of the top reasons you should sail with AmaWaterways!

1. Ocean lines take you to the countries. River cruises take you through them.

The AmaWaterways fleet includes more than 25 ships. Each ship is luxurious, spacious, and elegant.

Truly wrap your arms around the culture, cuisine, and traditions of countries that you get to visit.

Think of it as an upscale land-based escorted tour throughout Europe.

2. When you sail with AMA, there is no hassle of packing and unpacking.

There is no need to worry about hotels, transportation, or packing backup between each stop. The ship is your transportation and your hotel. The slower pace of a river cruise allows you to truly relax and enjoy the entire experience.

3. You are sailing the highways of yesteryear.

The scenery changes on both sides of the ship every day. AmaWaterways has incredible destinations sailing through Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

When sailing through Europe, you can travel through France, Portugal, Dutch and Belgian waterways, the Rhine River, the Danube River, and more.

When sailing through Southeast Asia, you can cruise on the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia.

When sailing through Africa, you can sail down the Chobe and Nile Rivers.

4. AmaWaterways pulls right into the heart of the destination.

They lower the gangway and off you go explore! You don’t have to wait on a tender or tons of people to exit the ship. (Ex: you’re at the center of Amsterdam, the entrance of the chain bridge in Budapest, etc.)

5. Family Friendly

AmaWaterways is family-friendly! There is a minimum age limit of 4 years old unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways. The smaller number of guests onboard each ship also allows AmaWaterways to provide each guest with personalized and attentive service for all needs. The crew is friendly and highly trained to go above and beyond to make sure that your vacation is a memorable one, both onboard and during your land excursions.

6. Immersive Experiences

AmaWaterways makes the experience unique and intimate by keeping groups small, which helps to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity at each destination.

7. Included Excursions

When it’s time to leave the ship and step onshore, you won’t be disappointed. AmaWaterways provides a great selection of included shore excursions on all itineraries.

AmaWaterways offers 2-6 shore excursions in every single port of call. allowing you to pick the best excursions that fit your needs and what you’re looking to do. These are all included in the cost of the cruise.

8. Amazing Dining Options

AmaWaterways offers an award-winning dining experience, and each regionally inspired lunch and dinner is paired with specially hand-selected wines. You’ll also receive unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks for lunch and dinner.

Did you know that AmaWaterways offers 65 wine-themed cruises each year? You’ll receive additional wine tastings, wine-themed excursions, an expert wine host, wine-paired dinner with the host at no additional cost!

Every meal is included with your cruise fare and can be taken either at the Main Restaurant or at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant. Each ship in the AmaWaterways European fleet is a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a highly prestigious culinary society.

9. Luxury of Space

All ships in Europe are the same size because of the lochs. There are 25-30% fewer people on their ships compared to their competitors. This means there are fewer people in your tour groups which makes for a better overall experience.

10. Exclusive Promotions when you book with me

When you book your river cruise on AmaWaterways with me during February 2024, you will receive some amazing exclusive perks when booking with me this month.

These exclusive perks include:

FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities on all reservations made in February 2024

Guests can receive up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom on select cruises. Onboard credit is combinable with select promotions and can be applied to onboard purchases and gratuities.

The best part is that these benefits can be combined with the other promotions through AmaWaterways right now.

Complimentary Land Package Offer: For a limited time, new reservations receive a complimentary 2-, 3-, or 4-night land package before or after select 2024 and 2025 Europe river cruises! This is valued up to $2,680 when you reserve your select sailing before March 31st, 2024.

AirPlus Special Rates: AmaWaterways is offering roundtrip trans-Atlantic flights and transfers at fixed rates starting as low as $899 per person on select 2024 and 2025 Europe sailings. This offer is combinable on select sailings with other promotions, so you can relax knowing you are getting the greatest value on your entire journey.