AmaWaterways: Luxury River Cruises in Europe, Asia & Africa
“Ama” comes from the Latin word for “love” and this family-owned line has an obvious devotion to providing exceptional river cruising experiences. AmaWaterways‘ elegant, yacht-inspired ships are specifically designed for ease and enjoyment, with twin-balconied staterooms to maximize the ever-changing views, decadent dining options, thrilling excursions, and treat-you-like-family service.
Type: River Cruise
Destinations: Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America (Colombia’s Magdalena River)
Inclusive: A generous wine, beer, and soft drink policy along with a range of expert-led shore excursions, with walking, biking, and hiking tours available in many ports as well as bicycles for self-guided adventures
Travel Focus: Cultural immersion, and food and wine
Accommodations: Spacious staterooms and suites, most featuring AmaWaterways’ signature twin balconies (with a French balcony and outside balcony)
Family Travel: Children 4 and older are welcome on AmaWaterways’ European and Southeast Asian cruises (though the recommended minimum age is 7) and children 12 and older are welcome on African cruises; no specific child-friendly activities are offered and there are no child-minding facilities; some ships offer family-friendly suites
Dining: Multiple dining venues with a variety of culinary options, from a simple sandwich to a multi-course affair; each European ship is a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine
Onboard Enrichment: Lectures, cooking demos, live music, and more
Health-Conscious Amenities: Most ships include Wellness Hosts, professionally trained and inspiring individuals passionate about health and fitness who lead active excursions, present informative lectures, and run group fitness classes (such as dance) based on each host’s expertise; in addition, there’s a fitness room, walking track, and spa massage room
Extras: Optional land packages available before/after cruise
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