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Explore Europe Differently with AmaWaterways City Escapes
If you enjoy taking your time in a destination instead of rushing through it, AmaWaterways City Escapes river cruises offer a different way to experience Europe. These specially curated itineraries focus on longer stays in some of Europe’s most fascinating cities, allowing you to explore at a slower pace during the quieter travel months when destinations feel more relaxed and less crowded. It is an ideal option for both first time river cruisers and returning guests looking for a new perspective. City Escapes itineraries include unique local experiences designed to bring each destination to life. Depending on the journey, this could mean exploring Paris through its artistic and historical stories,…
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AmaWaterways Makes Solo River Cruising More Affordable Than Ever
AmaWaterways has long been a favourite for solo travellers who want meaningful experiences without feeling alone. From shared dining tables to immersive shore excursions, solo guests naturally connect with fellow travellers while enjoying the comfort and elegance of river cruising. To make solo travel even more accessible, AmaWaterways has introduced multiple ways to save on select itineraries across Europe and Southeast Asia. Three Smart Ways to Save as a Solo Traveller10% Single SupplementOn select 2026 Europe sailings, solo travellers can reserve any stateroom category excluding suites and pay only a 10% single supplement when booking by March 31, 2026. This offer applies across a wide range of itineraries and offers…
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Why Christmas Market River Cruises Are the Most Magical Way to Celebrate the Season
There’s something undeniably enchanting about Europe during the holiday season. Twinkling lights line cobblestone streets, the scent of mulled wine fills the air, and centuries-old town squares transform into storybook Christmas markets. Now imagine experiencing all of this while gliding along Europe’s most iconic rivers aboard a cozy, elegantly decorated river ship. That’s the magic of a Christmas market river cruise. What Is a Christmas Market River Cruise? A Christmas market river cruise is a seasonal voyage—typically running from late November through December—that sails along rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Main, or Seine. These cruises are timed to coincide with Europe’s famous Christmas markets, allowing travelers to step off the…
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Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India
Beginning in 2027, Viking will add another exotic river and destination to its global collection of cruises, which is good news for devoted Viking fans looking for new places to sail with the cruise line. Unlike a number of other cruise lines that offer cruises in India on the Ganges River, Viking’s new, purpose-built ship will sail on the Brahmaputra River. The aptly-named Viking Brahmaputra, with a modern design specifically built to navigate one of the largest rivers in the world with 80 guests, is currently under construction and debuts in late 2027. Guests will be accommodated in 40 outside staterooms, and like all other Viking river, ocean and expedition…
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Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts
“Bigger and bolder than anything” Royal Caribbean has done yet. That’s how the cruise line is describing Perfect Day Mexico, with never-seen-before attractions. Plus, Royal Caribbean has revealed more destination experiences on the way as it doubles down on Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club private island and beach resort cruise destinations. They’ll let cruise vacationers experience the best of Royal Caribbean’s newest ships alongside shoreside adventures in Mexico, the Bahamas and the South Pacific. Perfect Day Mexico The mega-ship family cruise line debuts the latest in its ‘Perfect Day’ lineup. Perfect Day Mexico occupies 200 acres on the country’s Caribbean coast – the feature of upcoming Western Caribbean and…
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Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse – and a cruise may be the best place for you to experience it. This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe this millennium! When you combine an extraordinary natural spectacle that may be best viewed at sea, with the popularity of European holidays, in the warm summer months… that’s a recipe for a must-book vacation of a lifetime. Highlights of the August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse This eclipse presents a rare opportunity for observers in Europe and beyond to experience the awe-inspiring phenomenon of totality. (Image: Princess…
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A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship
AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising looking to add to their collection of exotic river cruises beyond Europe. With the launch, you can now cruise on AmaWaterways or other river cruise lines on the Amazon in South America, as well as Africa’s Nile and Chobe rivers, the Ganges in India, the Mekong in Vietnam, and more. About the AmaMagdalena The AmaMagdalena was custom-designed for river cruising on Colombia’s Magdalena River, including her intimate size, for just 60 guests. The cruise line collaborated with Colombian designers, craftspeople…
