If you are already planning a European getaway, why not maximize your international airfare and extend your journey another week? Longer vacations are growing in popularity, and we have curated three all-new 14-night itineraries through Europe debuting in 2025 and other exciting additions to our river cruise journeys! 

Cruise the Seine and Beyond

Explore France to your heart’s content with our two new 14-night itineraries with attractive cruise prices that include your ship-to-ship transfers! During both of these longer journeys, you will enjoy seven nights on the Seine River, taking in the shining lights of Paris and following in the footsteps of historic Impressionists painters. After seven nights, disembark your ship and transfer by train to your second ship for the next leg of your journey.

On our Grand Seine & Bordeaux itinerary, explore the world-famous Bordeaux wine region, savoring the renowned Grand Cru Classé wine and elegant châteaux along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. If you embark on our Grand Seine & Rhône itinerary, enjoy an exceptional experience along the Rhône River, immersing yourself in the culinary delights of Lyon, medieval village wonders of Les Baux de Provence, and the reflections of ancient Roman influence in Avignon.

The Netherlands and the Rhine

Unearth hidden gems in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland when you embark on our new 14-night Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals itinerary! Explore Belgium’s “City of Diamonds,” Antwerp. During your extended time in Amsterdam, take in the works of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh on our included tour inside the breathtaking Rijksmuseum. Transport yourself back in time as you visit villages straight out of storybooks such as Rüdesheim and Colmar. Glide through the Rhine Gorge, witnessing the splendor of over 40 castles along the riverbanks while also enjoying the opportunity to explore iconic Dutch fortresses such as Castle de Haar – all in the same river cruise journey.

The Best of the Danube

The year also brings an all-new itinerary to the Danube River. Designed and personally endorsed by Co-Founder Rudi Scheiner, our 7-night Best of the Danube itinerary invites you to immerse yourself in the exceptional experiences that this legendary river has to offer. Roundtrip from Budapest, this river cruise journey captures the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished beneath towering fortresses and inspired legendary artists and musicians. Throughout your journey, you will visit the river’s legendary capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna – where AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner, the visionary “Godfather of River Cruising,” was born and raised. Encounter fascinating architecture from Melk’s golden-hued Benedictine abbey to Vienna’s magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Plus, follow The Sound of Music through sprawling Salzburg, the incomparable birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With an abundance of scenic cruising, a focus on grand cities and popular landmarks, and the ease of traveling roundtrip from Budapest, this special itinerary is our Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner’s top-choice itinerary for 2025 – and you can be among the first to experience it!

New Destinations and Excursions on Well-Loved Itineraries

If you have sailed our Tulip Time itinerary before, return to the Netherlands and Belgium and enjoy all-new destinations! Starting in 2025, explore picturesque Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice” featuring thatched roof houses connected by flowing canals, and Bruinisse, a quaint village frozen in time.

In both 2024 and 2025, guests embarking on our Gems of Southeast Europe river cruise can also look forward to new excursions in Vukovar, Croatia. Visit the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, or choose a guided tour of Osijek, a Roman settlement turned impressive city.

Back by popular demand, our Magnificent Europe river cruise will be embarking once more in 2025, exploring the majesty of this continent between Budapest, Hungary, and Amsterdam, Netherlands! For the first time since 2019, guests can glide along both the storied Danube and Rhine rivers, connected by the famous Main-Danube Canal, on this exceptional 14-night itinerary. Taste your way through Europe, sipping iconic Rüdesheimer coffee in the town the beverage was named for and biting into a savory bratwurst during a special Franconian tasting tour in Nuremberg, Germany.