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AmaWaterways River Cruises

Perfect for couples, seasoned travelers, food and wine lovers, and multi-generational families.

Overview

DWB Vacations invites you to experience the elegance and cultural richness of AmaWaterways, an award-winning luxury river cruise line celebrated for its immersive itineraries, exceptional service, and beautifully designed ships. Perfect for couples, seasoned travelers, food and wine lovers, and multigenerational families, AmaWaterways combines upscale comfort with warm hospitality for a truly enriching river cruise experience.

Guests enjoy spacious staterooms — many with twin balconies — regionally inspired cuisine, complimentary wine and beer with meals, wellness activities, and included excursions that bring every destination to life. Sailing Europe’s iconic rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Rhône, and Douro, along with exotic journeys on the Mekong, Nile, Colombia’s Magdalena River, and African safari experiences, DWB Vacations can help you plan a luxury river cruise filled with culture, relaxation, and unforgettable discoveries.

Why AmaWaterways?

AmaWaterways is best known for its award-winning fleet of luxury river cruise ships sailing Europe’s most iconic waterways, including the Danube River, Rhine River, Seine River, Rhône River, Main River, Moselle River, and Douro River. These ships typically accommodate between 140–164 guests and are celebrated for their signature twin-balcony staterooms, panoramic lounges, heated sun-deck pools, and The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant.

The luxury Rhine River cruise ships include AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaKristina, AmaPrima, AmaVerde, AmaSerena, AmaStella, AmaCerto, AmaBella, AmaDante, and AmaLyra. These vessels are consistently ranked among some of the best river cruise ships in Europe. These Danube River cruises with balconies offer an experience that is upscale yet relaxed, perfect for couples, food and wine enthusiasts, and culturally curious travelers seeking immersive shore excursions and regionally inspired cuisine.

Ship Options

AmaMagna River Ship

Flagship Double-Wide River Ship

Douro River Ships

Portugal Wine Cruises

Mekong River Ships

Vietnam & Cambodia

Nile River Ships

Egypt Cultural Voyages

Magdalena River Ships

Colombia

Zambezi Queen

Africa Safari River Experience

AmaMagna

Ship: AmaMagna – Flagship Double-Wide River Ship
Leading the fleet is AmaMagna, AmaWaterways’ revolutionary flagship and one of the most loved ships in luxury river cruising. Sailing primarily on the Danube River, AmaMagna carries approximately 196 guests but is nearly twice the width of traditional European river ships. This extra space allows for larger suites (some up to 710 square feet), multiple dining venues, a full wellness studio, expanded spa services, and enhanced public spaces.
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Douro River Ships
Ship: AmaWaterways Douro River Ship
On Portugal’s scenic Douro River, AmaWaterways operates smaller, region-specific ships designed to navigate the river’s unique locks and terrain. AmaDouro, AmaVida, and the newer AmaSintra each carry approximately 102 guests and specialize in wine-focused itineraries through the Douro Valley. These Portugal river cruise ships are often toated as some of the best river cruises in Portugal. While slightly smaller than the core European fleet, they still offer the line’s signature service, locally inspired dining, and immersive vineyard excursions.
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Mekong River Ships

Ship: AmaWaterways Mekong River Ships
For travelers interested in Southeast Asia river cruising, AmaWaterways operates AmaDara and AmaMaya on the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. These Vietnam Cambodia river cruise ships carry approximately 124 guests and are designed with French-Colonial décor reflecting the region’s history. The Mekong River cruise luxury ships focus on cultural immersion, vibrant markets, ancient temples, and smaller-scale scenic cruising. They provide a more intimate onboard atmosphere compared to the larger European ships, making them ideal for adventurous travelers seeking exotic destinations with upscale comfort.
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Nile River Ships
Ships: MSC Fantasia | MSC Splendida | MSC Divina | MSC Preziosa
Often searched as “MSC Fantasia class ships,” these vessels blend classic European elegance with modern amenities. Featuring spacious public areas, excellent dining, and MSC Yacht Club suites, they appeal to couples and cruisers who enjoy a refined atmosphere with value-driven pricing, sailing Europe, the Caribbean, and transatlantic routes.
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Magdalena River Ships

Ship: AmaWaterways Magdalena River Ships
In South America, AmaWaterways offers boutique river cruising on Colombia’s Magdalena River aboard AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia. Each Colombia river cruise ship carries approximately 60 guests, making them among the most intimate vessels in the AmaWaterways fleet. Guests on these Magdalena River cruises in South America will find these ships provide a highly personalized experience with local cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and immersive excursions in Cartagena and beyond.
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Zambezi Queen
Ship: Zambezi Queen
For travelers seeking something truly unique, AmaWaterways partners with the Zambezi Queen, a 28-guest luxury houseboat sailing the Chobe River in Africa.This Chobe River cruise boutique vessel combines river cruising with land-based safari experiences. This African river cruise safari ship is the smallest ship in the AmaWaterways portfolio and offers an intimate, wildlife-focused experience unlike traditional European river cruises.
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What Sets AmaWaterways Apart?

The primary differences within the AmaWaterways luxury river cruise line fleet come down to ship size, region, and onboard space.

European ships average 140–164 guests, AmaMagna offers expanded luxury at 196 guests, Douro ships carry around 102 guests, Mekong ships carry 124 guests, Nile ships range from 67–82 guests, Magdalena ships carry 60 guests, and the Zambezi Queen hosts just 28 guests.

Regardless of destination, AmaWaterways consistently ranks highlyand is considered the best river cruise for food and wine, and the top rated European river cruise. amoung its’ clients.