AmaWaterways — the popular river cruise company offering voyages across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America — will launch City Escapes in late 2026. These select Europe itineraries along the Seine, Rhine and Danube rivers will feature extended time — 24 hours or longer — in popular cities like Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Strasbourg and Budapest.
Occurring during November and December, these “shoulder season” cruises will allow passengers to enjoy iconic destinations without the rush of crowds. A relaxed onboard atmosphere and enhanced amenities like a menu of included wine, beer and cocktails throughout the cruise make these itineraries an easy introduction for first-time cruisers and a fresh perspective for returning guests.
Exclusive Experiences on City Escapes
AmaWaterways will offer exclusive onshore experiences only available only on City Escapes that bring each city into sharper focus through local insight and hands-on opportunities. These include:
- Paris: Trace the legacy of the Knights Templar and spend time at the Monet museum on City Escape: Paris & the Seine.
- Amsterdam: Wander the galleries of the Rijksmuseum and see the works of the great Dutch masters on City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine.
- Vienna: Explore Europe’s largest underground lake on City Escape: Vienna & the Danube.
- Strasbourg: Enjoy a special dinner highlighting Strasbourg’s French and German influences on City Escape: Strasbourg & the Rhine.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
According to our river cruise specialists:
“AmaWaterways offers numerous shore excursions at every port they visit. What we like about these City Escape excursions is how they make the most of the extended time in port.”
Why book your AmaWaterways river cruise through our travel agency?
- We know AmaWaterways, so we can help you choose the ship and itinerary that works best for your budget.
- We know these destinations, so we can choose authentic experiences at each port.
- We can turn a “trip” into a proper vacation by handling all the details, from flights and transfers to reserving onboard dining and shore excursions.
- We can extend your vacation a few days at the city your cruise is launching from, using our access to exclusive programs to provide VIP-worthy privileges at premium hotels.
If you need more information, or if you’re ready to book your river cruise, contact us. Our travel agency will use our expertise and vast travel experience to make your AmaWaterways voyage easy to plan and easier to enjoy.
