River Cruises

River cruising has quickly become one of the most popular ways of traveling. From the waterways of Europe to sailing down the Mekong River, pack and unpack once and watch the beautiful scenery pass by. Find exciting itineraries for all tastes and budgets. Sail some of the most enchanting rivers like the Douro, the Danube, Rhine and many others. Hop on and off the ship for included excursions as you dock right in the heart of many of the world’s most fascinating cities.

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River or Ocean Cruises

Channel Your Inner Van Gogh on this Avalon Discovery Shore Excursion in Amsterdam

Netherlands - What happens when you put three non-painters in a painting workshop? Can you really learn to paint like Van Gogh in an afternoon?  Those were the... read more

Culture & History

Now You Can Discover Your European Family Heritage While Sailing on a River Cruise

Central Europe - It’s news that marries two of the fastest-growing styles of travel: river cruising and family heritage travel. AmaWaterways has partnered with Ancestry, the company that... read more

Culture & History

The Wine Region You Can’t Miss on a Danube River Cruise in Hungary

Hungary - King Louis XIV of France called it the ‘wine of kings, the king of wines,’ but remarkably, this Hungarian wine remains under the radar for... read more