The name says it all. Ama means love.
And love is exactly what you feel on every single AmaWaterways voyage.
Since 2002, this proudly family-owned luxury river cruise line has been doing something the big corporate players simply cannot match — pouring genuine warmth, passion, and personal care into every journey they create.
29 ships. Four continents. One unwavering promise — to deliver the finest luxury river cruise experience in the world.
AmaWaterways does not just talk about quality. It has spent more than two decades proving it.
Recognized year after year by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Cruise Critic — AmaWaterways has built one of the most decorated records in luxury river cruising.
These are not participation awards. They are the result of consistently delivering more than travelers expect — on every route, on every ship, in every season.
For travelers exploring river and ocean cruise options through Tasteful Voyages, AmaWaterways represents the gold standard of what a luxury river cruise can be.
There is a feeling on an AmaWaterways ship that is difficult to describe and impossible to manufacture.
It is the feeling of being genuinely looked after. Not by a corporation running a checklist. By people who actually care.
As a family-owned company, AmaWaterways has never lost the personal touch that defines its earliest voyages. Every ship. Every crew. Every guest interaction reflects that founding spirit.
That is what separates a great cruise from a genuinely memorable one.
Food on an AmaWaterways voyage is not just sustenance. It is a destination in itself.
Every dish is crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients — reflecting the authentic flavors and culinary traditions of each region the ship passes through. Regional wine pairings. Chef’s table experiences. Cooking demonstrations. Local market visits.
The whole journey comes to the table, one course at a time.
Travelers with a love of food and wine will find that AmaWaterways pairs beautifully with the broader range of culinary tours and Tuscany wine and culinary adventures available through Tasteful Voyages.
No hidden costs. No upcharges. No choosing between experiences.
Every AmaWaterways luxury river cruise includes a rich selection of complimentary shore excursions at every single port of call. Guided cultural walking tours. Private vineyard visits. Active hiking adventures. Exclusive historical site experiences.
This is not a thin collection of add-ons dressed up as inclusions. This is a genuine commitment to ensuring every port stop is as enriching as the voyage itself.
For travelers who value cultural immersions and adventure activities woven into every journey, AmaWaterways delivers without being asked.
The crew-to-guest ratio on AmaWaterways ships is among the highest in river cruising.
That number translates directly into experience. Your preferences remembered before you repeat them. Your requests anticipated before you make them. A level of attentive, sincere personal service that makes a multi-week voyage feel effortlessly comfortable from the very first morning.
This is luxury relaxation the way it is meant to feel — never performed, always genuine.
Few innovations in river cruising have had as much impact as the AmaWaterways twin-balcony stateroom.
A French balcony on one side. A full outside sitting balcony on the other. Both in a single, beautifully appointed suite.
Wake up to panoramic river views. Step outside to feel the morning air over the Rhine or the Danube. The scenery does not stay outside — it becomes part of the room.
AmaWaterways was among the first luxury river cruise lines to take onboard wellness seriously.
Not as a token gesture — but as a genuine fleet-wide commitment. Yoga on deck. Guided meditation. Fitness classes. Spa treatments. Healthy dining options.
Available across every single ship in the fleet. Every departure. Every destination.
For travelers who want to return home feeling as good as when they set out, AmaWaterways delivers.
The AmaMagna is unlike any other river cruise ship on earth.
Nearly twice the width of a standard river vessel, she was built to push the boundaries of what is possible on the Danube. Four dining venues. An outdoor pool and sun deck. Expansive wellness and spa facilities. The most spacious luxury suites available on any European river cruise ship.
She is not simply a bigger boat. She is a completely different category of experience.
Europe River Cruises — Europe is where AmaWaterways built its reputation — and where its most celebrated itineraries continue to sail.
The Rhine. The Danube. The Moselle. The Rhône. The Seine. The Douro. The Elbe. Seven legendary waterways. Dozens of itineraries. One consistent standard of excellence.
Danube River Cruise — Imperial Vienna, romantic Budapest, and fairy-tale castles at every bend.
Rhine River Cruise — Medieval villages, legendary vineyards, and dramatic gorge scenery through the heart of Central Europe.
Bordeaux River Cruise — World-famous wine châteaux and sun-drenched French vineyards, with the Cruise Bordeaux itinerary available through Tasteful Voyages.
Seine River Cruise — The timeless elegance of Paris and the moving landscapes of Normandy.
Douro River Cruise — Portugal’s breathtaking wine country and historic riverside villages winding through a landscape that feels untouched by time.
Moselle River Cruise — Roman ruins, hilltop castles, and world-class Riesling wine regions through one of Europe’s most charming river valleys.
Christmas Market River Cruises — Enchanting festive markets, mulled wine, and snow-dusted European towns that bring the magic of the season alive.
Use the plan by destination guide to explore all European river cruise options available through Tasteful Voyages.
AmaWaterways brings the same extraordinary standard to the waterways of Southeast Asia.
The Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia is one of the most vivid and culturally rich journeys available anywhere in luxury river cruising. Ancient kingdoms. Floating markets. Temples that have stood for a thousand years. All of it from the deck of a ship that feels like home.
For travelers who want wildlife as part of their river cruise experience, AmaWaterways offers something extraordinary along the Chobe River in Botswana.
Intimate river luxury combined with raw African wildlife encounters. Elephants at the waterline. Hippos at dusk. A landscape that has barely changed in centuries.
Explore the full range of Africa experiences available through Tasteful Voyages, including dedicated safari adventures that pair naturally with an AmaWaterways Chobe River voyage.
AmaWaterways is expanding to South America. New itineraries on the magnificent rivers of this extraordinary continent are coming soon.
AmaWaterways sits at the top of the luxury river cruise market — but the right choice always depends on the traveler.
Those who love the boutique hotel design philosophy and all-inclusive depth of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will find a worthy companion. Travelers drawn to scenic innovation and Space-Ships design may also want to explore Scenic. Avalon Waterways and Riverside Luxury Cruises offer additional compelling options in the premium river cruise space.
Tasteful Voyages works with all of these lines — view the full collection on the river and ocean cruises page to find the right match for your travel style and budget.
Booking a luxury river cruise is an investment. It deserves expert guidance.
Joan Qualls, founder of Tasteful Voyages and a certified Virtuoso travel advisor, specializes in matching the right traveler with the right AmaWaterways itinerary — ensuring ship selection, departure timing, and destination choice all align perfectly with what you are looking for.
When you book through Tasteful Voyages, you receive exclusive Virtuoso benefits not available through direct booking — complimentary cabin upgrades, onboard credits, exclusive shore excursion access, and personalized travel planning from first consultation to final disembarkation.
Contact Tasteful Voyages today to start planning your AmaWaterways voyage. Visit the Tasteful Voyages blog for river cruise inspiration, destination guides, and travel insights.
What makes AmaWaterways different from other luxury river cruise lines?
AmaWaterways combines family-owned warmth, award-winning innovation, exquisitely locally sourced cuisine, included shore excursions at every port, fleetwide wellness programming, and groundbreaking design innovations like twin-balcony staterooms and the AmaMagna. No other luxury river cruise line offers the same breadth of thoughtful, personal, and consistently excellent experiences across 29 ships on four continents. Book through Tasteful Voyages for exclusive Virtuoso perks.
What is the AmaMagna?
The AmaMagna is AmaWaterways’ most revolutionary ship — nearly twice the width of a standard river vessel and home to four dining venues, an outdoor pool, expansive spa and wellness facilities, and the most spacious luxury suites available on the Danube River. It is widely regarded as one of the most innovative luxury river cruise ships ever built. Contact Tasteful Voyages to explore AmaMagna departures.
What rivers does AmaWaterways sail in Europe?
AmaWaterways sails the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Seine, Douro, and Elbe rivers across Europe — the most comprehensive collection of European river cruise itineraries available from any luxury river cruise line. Highlights include the Bordeaux river cruise through France’s legendary wine country and the Danube’s imperial cities of Vienna and Budapest.
Are shore excursions included with AmaWaterways?
Yes. Every AmaWaterways luxury river cruise includes complimentary shore excursions at every single port of call — guided cultural walking tours, private vineyard visits, active hiking adventures, and exclusive historical experiences are all included as standard. There are no additional charges for these experiences. For travelers who love cultural immersions, this is one of AmaWaterways’ most compelling advantages.
Does AmaWaterways sail in Asia and Africa?
Yes. AmaWaterways offers breathtaking Mekong River cruise itineraries through Vietnam and Cambodia in Southeast Asia, as well as extraordinary Chobe River safari cruise experiences in Botswana, Africa. South America itineraries are also coming soon. Use the plan by destination tool to explore itineraries by region.
Can a Tasteful Voyages advisor help me book AmaWaterways?
Absolutely. Joan Qualls at Tasteful Voyages is a Virtuoso-certified luxury travel advisor with deep expertise in AmaWaterways itineraries across all regions. Booking through Tasteful Voyages gives you access to exclusive Virtuoso amenities, cabin upgrades, and personalized planning that are not available through direct booking. View all river cruise partners on the Luxe Partners page and find common answers on the FAQ page.
AmaWaterways — Where every river tells a story. And every voyage feels like love. Book your journey with Tasteful Voyages — your trusted Virtuoso luxury travel advisor.