Immersive River Travel with a Personal Touch
AmaWaterways offers a river cruise experience that feels both elevated and welcoming, sailing directly into the heart of Europe’s most storied towns and cities. Known for its balance of value and quality, Ama delivers thoughtful service, exceptional cuisine, and a more active, engaging way to explore each destination.
Experiences often include:
• Regionally inspired dining with locally sourced ingredients
• Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner, featuring regional selections
• Multiple daily excursion options, from gentle walking tours to guided biking and hikes
• A wellness-focused onboard experience with fitness classes and healthy dining options
• Spacious staterooms, including signature twin-balcony designs on many ships
Magnificent Danube River
AmaWaterways is especially well suited for travelers who want more than a passive sightseeing experience. With a slightly more social atmosphere and a variety of activity levels, it appeals to couples, friends, and groups looking for a balance of culture, comfort, and connection.
Discover Paris, Normandy and the Seine River with AmaWaterways
Choosing the Right River Cruise Matters
Not all river cruises are the same, and the differences can significantly shape your experience. Important considerations include:
• Active vs. relaxed excursion options
• Cabin location and layout
• Seasonal timing and destination highlights
• What is included and what is not
Without guidance, many of these distinctions are easy to overlook.
Holiday Planit Makes the Difference
We help you navigate the details so your river cruise aligns with how you want to travel. Our advisors:
• Compare itineraries across cruise lines and sailing dates
• Recommend the right ship, cabin, and onboard experience
• Coordinate flights, transfers, and pre- or post-cruise stays
• Provide support before, during, and after your journey
With the right planning, your river cruise feels seamless, engaging, and perfectly suited to you.
Looking for a more active and personalized river cruise experience?
We’ll match you with the itinerary and onboard style that fits you best.
Connect with a Holiday Planit travel advisor to begin planning your cruise.
Best Services continue again and again
Quick response, professional, up-to-date information provision past three years experiences with them. Will continue my one and only agent for travel planner which save lots of time and efforts of planning and shopping around for an agent.
Diane - Oregon | Traveled to Budapest ~ Hungary ~ Europe
Rhine River Cruise 2022
Very prompt in responding to emails. Very customer oriented.
Sophia - Or | Traveled to Rhine River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
A Trip of a Lifetime!
Johanna is extremely knowledgable, professional and friendly. She responds quickly and provides wonderful recommendations and tips. Johanna booked our hotels, transfers, airfare, tours and train tickets; it was so well organized and detailed! She chose tours specific to our family and the variety of ages; they were top notch without being stuffy and too serious. The hotel accommodations were inviting, comfortable and unique, and, most importantly, they were in perfect locations. We 100% recommend her services and I will definitely book with her again.
JenV - Reno, NV | Traveled to Europe
What a gem!
We have traveled a great deal, and are so glad to have found Johanna for our recent-past, current and future vacations! She is certainly knowledgeable, and is also very responsive to questions about a booked trip or ideas for future travel. Friends have arranged group trips for us through other agents in the past, and we have found those consistently lacking, unlike the vacations that Johanna has arranged for us. We can't recommend her highly enough!
Beth - Las Vegas
AmaMagna- Yes!!
Very prompt in responding to questions and enquiries. Very professional
Sophia - OR | Traveled to Europe
Goes the Extra Mile to Get the Best Deals
Johanna knows that I'm picky and also want to secure the best deal possible. I made her work for getting the best possible deal on our river cruises, but it never phased her. This is the third cruise she has booked for us. Definitely pleased with her services. Will be back again when booking a cruise. Thank again, Johanna
River Cruiser
Incredible Adventure, trip of a lifetime!
From the onset of our planning with Johanna for a fabulous river cruise, she has been on top of all facets of the trip. Pre cruise and post cruise arrangements were top notch. Johanna spent countless hours researching each countries travel restriction/requirements with respect to Covid, keeping us apprised weekly. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the cruise line and hotel accommodations was spot on. Great followup during travels was much appreciated. AMA Waterways was awesome, thank you!
Mel & Kym
Amazing trip
As always, professional, knowledgable, adaptive and helpful. Johanna was able to schedule the trip at a moment's notice. We requested some changes be made, and as always, Johanna was able to help. This trip was different given the current climate around the world. Johanna kept us up to date with the latest information and travel restrictions. She provided much needed piece of mind and because of her we were able to enjoy our trip without a worry.
The Franczak Family - Sparks, Nevada
European Journey on Viking River Cruises
We have referred Johanna and her excellent team to several friends and relatives and are thrilled to have done so. Ultimate professionals, excellent communication, creative vacation planning.
Beth & Gary - Las Vegas | Traveled to Europe
Memorable Normandy River Cruise!
Personable, warm and great listener! She reads my mind - it was in my thoughts and a wonderful and memorable trip happened ever better than i could have dreamed!
Otillia - Sparks, NV | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Connect with Our Top AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist:
Luxury, Cruise & Experiential Travel Specialist
Marnye Bodenshot is a travel advisor with over 25 years of professional experience and a passion for thoughtfully curated travel experiences. Known for her attention to detail and proactive service, she helps clients enjoy seamless journeys that balance comfort, discovery, and personal style.
Travel Concierge | European Destination Specialist
Carol Ascione-Hilton is a trusted European travel advisor known for bespoke itineraries and refined cruise experiences. With deep roots in Italy and 13+ years of expertise, she manages every detail so clients can simply enjoy the journey.
Global & Heritage Travel Specialist
Laura Evins is a travel advisor with a global perspective and a passion for deeply meaningful travel experiences. Having visited over 50 countries and cruised to Antarctica, she helps clients design seamless journeys that connect them more closely to the places—and stories—that matter most.
