Between our luxurious onboard gala and local celebrations, there’s nothing quite like a New Year’s cruise with AmaWaterways.

When you join AmaWaterways for a New Year’s cruise, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate as you count down to midnight. Whether you wish to go into town to see how the locals ring in the year or you prefer dressing up and attending our exclusive, complimentary New Year’s Eve gala, the choice is yours. Plus, you may even be able to grab a glass of champagne and head up to the Sun Deck where we’ll be ready and waiting with blankets to keep you warm as you’re treated to front-row views of awe-inspiring fireworks.

Beyond the celebrations, there are so many great reasons to join us for one of these unforgettable year-end cruises, whether you are recovering from the holidays by letting yourself be pampered by our world-class crew or you are getting a jump start on your New Year's resolutions by participating in our complimentary host-led fitness classes*. 

Which incredible European river will you cruise along as you ring in 2026 with AmaWaterways?

Click here or contact your preferred travel advisor to join us on one of our festive New Year’s cruises!

*Not available on Douro River itineraries in Portugal.

2025 New Year's Cruises

Best of Holland & Belgium

Roundtrip from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Colors of Provence

from Arles to Lyon, France

Enchanting Rhine

from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Enticing Douro

Roundtrip from Porto, Portugal

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

from Porto, Portugal to Vega de Terrón, Spain

Magna on the Danube - A Taste of Christmas Markets

from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany

Melodies of the Danube - A Taste of Christmas Markets

from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland

Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles

from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Taste of Bordeaux

Roundtrip from Bordeaux, France

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