Award-winning AmaWaterways has established itself as a leader in river cruising, offering an unparalleled experience that emphasizes wellness and personal choice along the rivers of Europe, including the legendary Danube River. Their commitment to enhancing guests' well-being while offering the luxury of choice truly sets AmaWaterways apart in the river cruise industry.
Understanding that each traveler is unique, AmaWaterways’ river cruises reflect this philosophy by not only offering guests the choice of up to eight daily included excursions on select itineraries, but also by allowing them to customize their journey according to their interests and energy levels. Whether it's with a gentle walking tour through one of the major cities along the rivers for those who prefer a leisurely pace or an active guided hiking excursion up to a stunning vista, AmaWaterways ensures that every guest can explore the popular destinations and hidden gems on their itineraries in a way that suits them best.
Getting ready for a yoga class on the Sun Deck. (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Onboard their spacious and well-appointed ships, guests have access to a variety of year-round fitness classes led by dedicated Wellness Hosts. These professionally trained individuals offer complimentary activities such as yoga, stretching and circuit training, catering to different fitness levels and preferences, and they can be hosted on the ship’s spacious Sun Deck or within its indoor facilities. For those seeking wellness through relaxation, most AmaWaterways ships offer spa services, including a menu of massage options, providing a perfect balance between activity and tranquility.
AmaWaterways serves rich, chef-created cuisine onboard. (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
AmaWaterways' commitment to choice extends to its dining options. You can choose to indulge in rich, regionally inspired dishes one night and balance your choices out the next with the lighter or vegetable-forward options available on the menu. Furthermore, the river cruise line prides itself on its farm-to-table approach to dining, incorporating locally sourced, fresh ingredients into their cuisine and partnering with local farmers along the rivers of Europe to ensure that guests can savor the authentic flavors of the regions through which they are cruising.
One of the best ways to experience AmaWaterways’ array of offerings is with their new-for-2025 Best of the Danube itinerary, a 7-night roundtrip journey from Budapest, Hungary. AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner worked carefully to craft a route that showcases the highlights of cruising the Danube River, including stops in the magnificent capitals of Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna—the latter in which you can tour the city in a traditional horse-drawn carriage as your expert coachman regales you with intriguing historic tales.
A couple hiking in Durnstein, Austria (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
The Best of the Danube itinerary offers a perfect blend of activity and relaxation. With up to four included excursions per day, you can choose to explore with an immersive culinary tasting of Slovak delicacies in Bratislava, thrilling bike rides through Vienna and Linz and full-day excursions to popular destinations such as Salzburg or Český Krumlov. This itinerary also features plenty of daytime cruising, giving you time for a workout in your ship’s fitness center or to simply reset in your twin-balcony stateroom as you marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of Austria’s Wachau and Strudengau valleys.
Now is the best time to experience just how AmaWaterways’ river cruises allow you to personalize your journey through an array of always-included excursions, dining and wellness offerings. For a limited time, you can see the AmaWaterways difference for yourself and save up to 20% on select 2024 and 2025 Europeean river cruises. Combine this offer with their AirPlus fixed rates on airfare starting at $899 for Economy Air, including airport transfers to and from your ship, for even greater savings and convenience. Visit www.AmaWaterways.com/save20 for special offer dates and details.
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