Soulful Experience

Celebrating Black History and Culture

Join us for one of our specially curated Soulful Experience river cruises shining a light on Black history and culture along the rivers. Enjoy itinerary-exclusive excursions, exquisite food and wine and the wonderful feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience.

Watch the video below to hear the profound impact our premier Soulful Experience made on guests.

Available Dates

2024 | 2025 | 2026
COLORS OF PROVENCE

Oct. 19 – 29

LYON TO ARLES

SECRETS OF EGYPT & THE NILE

Nov. 11 – 22

ROUNDTRIP LUXOR


Colors of Provence

Join AmaWaterways aboard our award-winning AmaKristina in Lyon as we cruise along the Rhône River to Arles. Explore the cultural history of Marseille and delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore. Throughout your river cruise, you will enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, African art and food, as well as a visit to a Senegalese WWII military cemetery, all while shining a light on Black heritage. Plus, as part of this itinerary, you will enjoy a 3-night pre-cruise land package in Paris where you will uncover the “hidden history” of this incredible city, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark.

DAY DESTINATION INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1 Paris Hotel check-in
2 Paris Josephine Baker tour
3 Paris Black History of Paris tour
4 Paris TGH high-speed train to Lyon
Lyon Embarkation
5 Lyon Lyon Tasting Tour
6 Lyon Tata of Chasselay and Beaujolais wine tasting
French Colonies lecture
7 Vienne Jazz and Wine Experience
OR “Footsteps of Ancient Romans” walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR Guided bike tour
History of Jazz lecture
8 Tournon Steam train ride
OR Tain l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Red wine and chocolate tasting
Viviers Evening Ghost Walk
9 Avignon Walking Tour & Papal Palace
OR Fondation Blachère & Alpilles
OR Avignon bike tour
Evening Cruise to Illuminated Pont d’Avignon
10 Arles Marseilles Black Heritage Tour
11 Arles DISEMBARKATION
What's Included

10-night river cruise and land journey starting from $4,649 through December 31, 2024

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

  • 7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
  • All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
  • A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
  • Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host

Included in our 3-night Paris pre-cruise land package

  • Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
  • A 3-night stay at the Le Meridien Etoile hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
  • Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
  • The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

THE AMAKRISTINA

This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more.

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*Terms & Conditions: All rates are per person in USD, inclusive of port charges and intra-air (where applicable), based on double occupancy, in an entry level stateroom and are inclusive special cruise savings or select complimentary land package as indicated by each Soulful Experience itinerary, when applicable. Special reduced pricing for 2026 sailings is valid through December 31, 2024. Intra-Egypt airfare (included in cruise and land price) is $530 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges. Hotels are subject to change based on availability. Solo travelers in a double occupancy must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any eligible discounts. Stateroom upgrades, airfares, optional land programs, visas and gratuities are additional. Offer is combinable with Loyalty Benefits and Future Cruise Benefit Program. Offer is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply; visit AmaWaterways.com/terms-conditions for full terms and conditions. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20.

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