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June 30, 2024Spring for a Seasonal AmaWaterways River Cruise
June 30, 2024
For guests who want to get a head start on holiday shopping, AmaWaterways is offering early season Christmas market sailings on the Rhine and Danube rivers in 2024 and 2025; the river cruise line has “Taste of Christmas” departures starting in mid-November, just as Europe’s famed markets are starting to open. These sailings give travelers a chance to shop for handcrafted toys and stroll with mulled wine while the markets are still quiet and uncrowded.
Some smaller markets may not be open yet, but the Christmas markets in large cities like Vienna, Amsterdam and Budapest start opening in mid-November.
“We are excited to invite our guests to experience the enchanting atmosphere of Europe’s Christmas markets in the most intimate way,” says Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president at AmaWaterways. “From the twinkling lights of Vienna to the charming stalls of Nuremberg, we aim to create unforgettable memories that celebrate the joy of the holiday season.
If you’re still making plans for the upcoming holiday season, AmaWaterways is offering a 7-night “Blue Danube Discovery Taste of Christmas” cruise that departs from Budapest on November 16.
Three departures of the “Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps Taste of Christmas” itinerary also still have staterooms available. Two will depart from Basel and Amsterdam on November 18, while a special wine-focused cruise will leave Amsterdam on November 25.
AmaWaterways is also offering “Taste of Christmas” cruises this year on the lower Danube, as well as the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
Travelers who are interested in sailing during peak season should start planning ahead for 2025, as departures tend to book up quickly.
Plan your future river cruise now and experience the most relaxing and memorable holiday you’ve ever had with your loved ones. Plus, take advantage of our incredible Holiday Triple Savings when you reserve AmaWaterways select Christmas Markets Cruises, Taste of Christmas Markets Cruises and New Year’s Cruises by March 31, 2025. Plus, this offer is combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!
7-night River Cruises
- Save up to $2,000 per stateroom
- PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade
- PLUS up to $100 onboard credit per stateroom
14-night River Cruises
- Save up to $4,000 per stateroom
- PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade
- PLUS up to $200 onboard credit
Book by June 30, 2025.
| ITINERARY | SHIP | NIGHTS | EMBARK DATE | DISEMBARK DATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gems of Southeast Europe – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaBella | 7 | Nov 17 | Nov 24 | |
| Romantic Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaVerde | 7 | Nov 17 | Nov 24 | |
| Blue Danube Discovery – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaReina | 7 | Nov 19 | Nov 26 | |
| Enchanting Rhine – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaPrima | 7 | Nov 19 | Nov 26 | |
| Romantic Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaSonata | 7 | Nov 19 | Nov 26 | |
| Enchanting Rhine – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaLucia | 7 | Nov 20 | Nov 27 | |
| Best of Holland & Belgium – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaStella | 7 | Nov 22 | Nov 29 | |
| Blue Danube Discovery – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaLea | 7 | Nov 22 | Nov 29 | |
| Gems of Southeast Europe – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaMagna | 7 | Nov 23 | Nov 30 | |
| Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas | AmaVerde | 7 | Nov 24 | Dec 1 | |
| Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles Christmas | AmaSerena | 7 | Nov 24 | Dec 1 | |
| Taste of Bordeaux Christmas | AmaDolce | 7 | Nov 27 | Dec 4 | |
| Taste of Bordeaux Christmas | AmaDolce | 7 | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | |
| Colors of Provence Christmas | AmaKristina | 7 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | |
| Taste of Bordeaux Christmas | AmaDolce | 7 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | |
| Best of Holland & Belgium Christmas | AmaStella | 7 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 | |
| Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas | AmaBella | 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | |
| Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps Christmas | AmaSerena | 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | |
| Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles Christmas (Latin Touch) | AmaVenita | 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | |
| Christmas Markets on the Rhine | AmaCerto | 7 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | |
| Christmas Markets on the Rhine | AmaPrima | 7 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | |
| Iconic Christmas Markets | AmaSonata | 7 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | |
| Iconic Christmas Markets | AmaReina | 7 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | |
| Christmas Markets on the Rhine | AmaSiena | 7 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 | |
| Colors of Provence Christmas | AmaKristina | 7 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 | |
| Taste of Bordeaux Christmas | AmaDolce | 7 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 | |
| Best of Holland & Belgium – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaStella | 7 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | |
| Captivating Rhine – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaViola | 7 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | |
| Magna on the Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaMagna | 7 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | |
| Best of the Danube – A Taste of Christmas | AmaBella | 7 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | |
| Melodies of the Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaVerde | 7 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | |
| Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaVenita | 7 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | |
| Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaSerena | 7 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | |
| Captivating Rhine | AmaPrima | 7 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | |
| Enchanting Rhine | AmaCerto | 7 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | |
| Legendary Danube | AmaReina | 7 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | |
| Melodies of the Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaSonata | 7 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 | |
| Best of Holland & Belgium | AmaLucia | 7 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | |
| Colors of Provence | AmaKristina | 7 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | |
| Enchanting Rhine | AmaSiena | 7 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | |
| Taste of Bordeaux Christmas | AmaDolce | 7 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | |
| Best of Holland & Belgium | AmaStella | 7 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | |
| Enchanting Rhine | AmaViola | 7 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | |
| Melodies of the Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaMora | 7 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | |
| Magna on the Danube – A Taste of Christmas Markets | AmaMagna | 7 | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | |
| Rhine Castle & Swiss Alps | AmaSerena | 7 | Dec 29 | Jan 5 | |
| Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles | AmaVenita | 7 | Dec 29 | Jan 5 |
Terms & Conditions: All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, inclusive of port charges, based on double occupancy in Category E stateroom, and reflects $1,000 per person savings for 7-night cruises. Triple Savings offer is only valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between March 17 – June 30, 2025; applies to select Europe sailings. Tour Operators are eligible; additional restrictions apply. Complimentary upgrade is subject to availability; applies to one category upgrade, based on a like-for-like stateroom category; and excludes A+, AA+ and Suites. Onboard credit of $100 per per stateroom is in USD, based on double occupancy and can be applied towards all onboard purchases; Solo occupants receive half of the stated Onboard Credit. Offer is combinable with AirPlus Rates, Combination Cruise Savings, Loyalty Benefits and Future Cruise Benefit Program. Must request promo code TRIPLESAVINGS at time of booking. Offer is not applicable to travel advisors and does not apply to industry rates or other offers deemed by AmaWaterways. Stateroom upgrades, optional land packages, visas, airfares and gratuities are additional. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.amawaterways.com/terms-conditions CST#2065452-20.