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- Cat. E
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$4239
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$5038
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$6638
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$6838
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$7238
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$7838
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$11238
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Exclusive, Free Prepaid Gratuities 2025 Europe River Cruises
Exclusive, Free Prepaid Gratuities 2025 Europe River Cruises
Promotion Details
Offer applies to new bookings only made between January 1 - 31, 2025. Pre-paid gratuities combinable with retail promotions and cruise programs. Free Prepaid Gratuities on all Europe Sailings excluding Portugal. Applicable to all 2025 Europe dates excluding Portugal. Not combinable with other private sale offers. Valid for US and CA. Applicable to both Group and FIT. Additional restrictions may apply.
Solo Traveler Savings
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Promotion Details
Single Supplement Waived offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLOWAIVED at time of reservation in order to receive. 10% Single Supplement offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLO10 at time of reservation in order to receive. 25% Single Supplement is available on fixed window staterooms on all Europe sailings and category C staterooms on all Mekong sailings. Must mention promo code SOLO25 at time of reservation in order to receive. Single Supplement offers are applicable to solo travelers only. Offers apply to cruise only and do not apply to land packages; guests must pay standard single supplement rate. Stateroom upgrades, transfers, optional land packages, gratuities and airfare are additional. Offers are combinable with Loyalty Benefits, Future Cruise Benefit Program, and AirPlus promotions; not combinable with any other offers. Tour Operators are eligible to receive Single Supplement offers; restrictions apply. Offers are 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.
Save on Your Airfare, from $899
Save on Your Airfare, from $899
Promotion Details
AirPlus is applicable to select Europe sailings within 330 days prior to departure with a current retail promotion and on all Europe sailings outside of 330 days of departure. AirPlus is applicable to select 2025 Egypt sailings with a current retail promotion. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. AirPlus must be added to eligible reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. AirPlus rates are round-trip, trans-Atlantic airfare departing from all gateways (based on availability). AirPlus is applicable to new Europe and Egypt FIT and Group reservations made by March 31, 2025. AirPlus is not applicable to 2026 Egypt sailings. Additional airfare deposits are required in order to confirm AirPlus rates. AirPlus must be added to this reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. All guests traveling together are not guaranteed the same flight schedule when reserving AirPlus. To ensure all guests travel together, we recommend booking Custom Air through our AmaAir Team. Please note that schedule changes may prevent guests traveling on conjunction bookings may be assigned different flight schedules. Full passport information will be required at time of booking. AirPlus is only applicable to full 11-night cruise and land package for Egypt or with pre/post cruise Dubai and/or Jordan land packages; offer not applicable to Egypt cruise only. Cruise fare, port charges, stateroom upgrades, land packages, intra-Egypt airfare, visas, and gratuities are additional. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. Some small regional airports may not be eligible for AirPlus due to extremely limited airlift and scheduling options. Most air deviations are allowed for AirPlus for our Europe itineraries; restrictions apply. AirPlus is combinable with most offers. AirPlus is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to modifications, changes, reductions, or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply.
Enjoy 2 nights in Budapest or Vienna, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Giurgiu, 2 nights in Brasov and 2 nights in Bucharest
- Day 1Sun, Nov 16, 2025BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ''' EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D)
- Day 2Mon, Nov 17, 2025MOH''CS ''' P''CS. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Moh''cs. You'''ll then visit P''cs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter'''s Basilica, the city'''s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Sz''chenyi Square, the heart of Old Town P''cs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'''ll want to go to the Szeksz''rd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Moh''cs. (B,L,D)
- Day 3Tue, Nov 18, 2025VUKOVAR, CROATIA ''' NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Vukovar is a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you'''ll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ov''ara Memorial and Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times, where you'''ll sample its famous Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines. Back on board, cruise to Novi Sad, sometimes called the '''Serbian Athens.''' Discover Novi Sad on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached. (B,L,D)
- Day 4Wed, Nov 19, 2025BELGRADE. Explore Serbia'''s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor'''s life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian plum brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including ''livovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO'''s list of '''Intangible Cultural Heritage.''' For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
- Day 5Thu, Nov 20, 2025SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. The Iron Gates is one of Europe'''s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. (B,L,D)
- Day 6Fri, Nov 21, 2025VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria'''s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D)
- Day 7Sat, Nov 22, 2025ROUSSE ''' GIURGIU, ROMANIA. Visit Bulgaria'''s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the '''Little Paris of the East.''' Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the world. (B,L,D)
- Day 8Sun, Nov 23, 2025GIURIU ''' DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
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Inclusions
- SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
- 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
- Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
- Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
- Bottled water replenished daily
- AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
- Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Sun Deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
- Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- AWARD-WINNING DINING
- All onboard dining in a variety of venues
- Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
- The Chef'''s Table specialty restaurant
- Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Cha''ne des R''tisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
- La Cha''ne des R''tisseurs exclusive dining experience
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
- A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
- Immersive tours in every destination
- Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
- Bike tours and hikes
- Special interest tours
- Knowledgeable guides
- Personal headset for easy exploration
- Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
- Land Program
- 2 nights hotel in Vienna at the Intercontinental Vienna(or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel in Vienna to Budapest with city tour
- Transfer from the ship in Giurgiu to Bran Castle and then Bra''ov
- 2 nights hotel in Bra''ov at the Kronwell Bra''ovHotel (or similar), including city tour, Sighi''oaraexcursion and daily breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel in Bra''ov to Pele'' RoyalCastle in Sinaia and then to Bucharest
- 2 nights hotel in Bucharest at the Radisson Blu(or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast
- Land Program
- 2 nights hotel in Vienna at Intercontinental Vienna (or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel in Vienna to Budapest with city tour
- Transfer from the ship in Giurgiu to Bucharest followed by flight to Istanbul
- 3 nights hotel in Istanbul including city tour and daily breakfast
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Gems of Southeast Europe from Giurgiu to Budapest, November, 2024. My booking included a pre cruise of 2 nights in Bucharest and 2 nights in Brasov. Dracula's castle was a highlight. The local guide explained how the legend followed Vlad's impailment of captives. The Ama Magna was magnificent. It was gorgeously decorated with Christmas ornaments. Many of the crew were warm and welcoming, especially the cruise director, Nemanja. A few were professional, but not like family, an Ama selling point. The on board entertainment was the best I have seen. Although the ship captain said that it didn't matter which side of the ship my cabin faced, this was inaccurate. During the high season that may be true, but not during the off season, as we never saw any other cruise ships. As I had previously researched Northbound, the starboard cabins were much better, as almost the entire cruise they faced the water, not the pier. Category AA cabins were poorly designed as there was almost no storage space for storing clothing and other small, miscellaneous items. They had a few small, open shelves. When I paid 490 Euros for 6 nights upgrade to category AS, I ended up on the port side. AMA's security policies are entirely too strict. No ebikes are allowed due to liability issues, despite signed waivers. Once I was locked out on my balcony as it has a feature not allowing outside opening, and no one warned me. One time my key card failed to open the cabin door. Same issue with a neighbor cabin. The Apple computer was nearly useless as Ama does not allow peripheral devices to be accessed on it. The smart TV provided nearly the same features.
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