Cruise news (AmaWaterways-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Smithsonian Journeys resumes Mississippi River cruises with historic commentary onboard
Smithsonian Journeys is reintroducing a Mississippi River itinerary to its cruise portfolio for the first time since 2019, marking its return to USA...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaMagdalena christened on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways recently brought a new vessel, AmaMagdalena, into service with a formal christening held on Tuesday, June 17th, in the UNESCO‑listed...
June 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways announces Godmother for newest riverboat AmaSofia
AmaWaterways has bestowed the maritime honour of godmother upon Sarah Little, who serves as senior vice president of business development at the...
June 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways expands Douro River operations with new vessel AmaSintra
AmaWaterways has expanded its fleet on Portugal’s Douro River with the introduction of AmaSintra, a new 102-guest vessel that commenced...
April 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways starts cruises on Colombia's Magdalena River
On April 12, 2025, AmaWaterways initiated its inaugural voyage along Colombia's Magdalena River with the launch of the boat AmaMagdalena. This...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2026 European river cruise partnership
AmaWaterways has announced a collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys to offer exclusive cultural and educational experiences on select European river...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys collaborate on European river cruises
AmaWaterways has announced a partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, to offer a series of co...
February 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways introduces wellness-themed river cruises for active travellers
AmaWaterways announced the launch of its 'Celebration of Wellness River Cruises' set to commence in August 2025. These itineraries are specifically...
February 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways enhances river cruise experience with complimentary land packages
AmaWaterways introduced complimentary pre- and post-cruise land tour packages for select European river cruises in 2025 and 2026. These offerings...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways starts Magdalena River cruises in Colombia with ships AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia
AmaWaterways will soon introduce cruising to Colombia’s Magdalena River with the launch of AmaMagdalena - the first of two purpose-built new...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways unveils early Christmas Market river cruises in Europe for 2024
Europe's Christmas markets, a beloved holiday tradition, draw visitors from all over the world, offering a festive atmosphere with stalls of...
September 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Olympics impact French river cruise demand for Summer 2024
Last-minute bookings and heightened demand for Rhine and Douro sailings have defined this summer's trends in European river cruising. While cruises...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways launches early booking for 2026 river cruises
AmaWaterways has launched its 2026 cruise season ahead of schedule due to robust demand observed for its 2024 and 2025 seasons. Reservations are now...
June 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways' newest ships AmaKaia and AmaSofia debut in 2026
AmaWaterways' fleet will be expanded with two new riverboats debuting in 2026. AmaKaia will join AmaDara on the Mekong River, while AmaSofia will...
June 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways introduces "Flavors of Burgundy" itinerary featuring renowned vineyards
AmaWaterways has launched its latest French itinerary, "Flavors of Burgundy," featuring a voyage along the Saone River through renowned vineyard...
May 29, 2024