“Ama” means love
Traveling with AmaWaterways isn’t just about the wonderful places and people you’ll see but the passion you'll experience.
A river cruise vacation is an intimate, luxurious way to experience history and culture while sailing through and docking at charming towns.
Your longboat river cruise ship acts as a boutique, five-star hotel with amenities fit for royalty.
Enjoy itinerary-exclusive excursions, exquisite food and wine and the wonderful feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience.
Join AmaWaterways on one of their specially curated Soulful Experience river cruises shining a light on Black history and culture along the rivers. Enjoy itinerary-exclusive excursions, exquisite food and wine and the wonderful feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience.
Colors of Provence: October 19-29, 2026
Secrets of Egypt & the Nile: November 11-22, 2026
Cruise along the Rhône River to Arles on the award-winning AmaKristina. Explore the cultural history of Marseille and delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore. Throughout your river cruise, you will enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, African art and food, as well as a visit to a Senegalese WWII military cemetery, all while shining a light on Black heritage.
Allow yourself to be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization on the newly designed AmaDahlia. Explore ancient wonders, such as the beguiling Temple of Luxor and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens. Plus, come face-to-face with the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Sphinx and the three Pyramids of Giza.
October 19 - 29, 2026 (Paris to Arles)
What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package?
» 7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
» Paris 3-night land package pre-cruise
» All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
» Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
» Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
» A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
» Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
» Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
» Wellness Program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
» Transfer to the hotel in Paris from the ship
» A 3-night stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
» Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
» The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout the river cruise and land journey *Hotel subject to change
November 11 - 22, 2026, (Cairo to Cairo)
What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package?
» 3 nights pre-cruise and 1-night post-cruise in Cairo at the Four Seasons at The First Residence * (or similar) with daily breakfast
» 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
» All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
» Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
» Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
» A dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist versed in the ancient history, culture and language of Egypt accompanying you on your river cruise journey
» Nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show
» Wellness area with fitness room, nail and hair salon, and two massage rooms offering a variety of services
» A variety of included excursions each day, such as visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor temples, as well as a papyrus making class
» Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
» Transfer to and from the hotel in Cairo from the ship
» The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout the river cruise and land journey *Hotel subject to change