Journey through thousands of years of storied history, where castles were built, and kings and queens were crowned. The quintessential experience for first-time river cruisers, the Danube River has inspired countless artists and musicians for centuries. Our river cruises take you to grand capitals and charming villages alike – and invite you to find your own inspiration on this legendary waterway.

The Danube River is the quintessential river cruise experience – and a popular choice for first-time river cruisers.

River cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

While sailing the Upper Danube – the portion of the Danube River that stretches northwest from Budapest, Hungary to its origins in the Black Forest region of Germany – AmaWaterways takes guests to the following countries and ports on select itineraries.

Authentic Exclusive Experiences

Co-Founder and President, Rudi Schreiner, grew up in Vienna, Austria, along the Danube River. While our other Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Kristin Karst, grew up in East Germany on the banks of the Elbe River. Their passion for sharing this region has inspired us to offer a variety of exclusive experiences, included in the cruise fare. Whether it’s celebrating an Oktoberfest celebration in the intimate German village of Vilshofen or being treated to a special tour of Greinburg Castle in Austria, you can be sure you’ll have a memorable experience hand-selected by one of our owners.

 

A Wide Variety of Included Excursions

We offer up to four or five guided hikes and bike rides on most of our Danube River sailings, as well as guided walking tours and immersive culinary-themed Special Interest Tours so guests can fully experience the flavor of each destination. Every one of these excursions is included in the price of the river cruise.

Choose your pace: In many cases, you’ll have a choice of gentle, regular and active tour paces. There are even some late riser tours for those guests who prefer to sleep in.

Enhance Your Best Self

Wellness and personalization are always top of mind for AmaWaterways. In addition to excursions that range in activity level from gentle walkers to active, there are professionally trained Wellness Hosts on board our ships leading a variety of small-group wellness activities such as morning stretches, Pilates, core strengthening and dance in a fun and friendly environment.

Cruise Managers are With Your Clients Every Step of the Way

Our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly Cruise Managers not only serve as your clients’ ideal destination concierge during their river cruise, they also accompany guests on their pre- and post-river cruise land package, providing a seamless travel experience from beginning to end.

 

On this itinerary, guests can:

• Hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill, Bratislava Castle, Dürnstein Fortress and Passau Castle
• Bike through imperial Vienna or from Weissenkirchen to Melk to see Melk Benedictine abbey
• See Mozart’s birthplace and sites made famous in The Sound of Music, like Mirabell Gardens, while in Salzburg
• Taste delicious apricots, apricot wine and other products while in Dürnstein
• Sip Bavarian beer and savor fresh-baked pretzels while watching musicians and dancers perform in traditional costumes in Vilshofen, Germany with our exclusive year-round Oktoberfest celebration.

Hear from our wonderful Cruise Manager, Weiler, as she walks you through our unparalleled experiences along the Danube River.

Optional Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Packages

Make the most of your international airfare and your time in the region by adding on a pre- or post-cruise land package to your Danube River journey.

What’s Included in Your Optional Pre- or Post-River Cruise Land Package:

• Stays at 4- and 5-star hotels conveniently located near the major sites
• Daily breakfast at the hotel
• Enriching excursions such as tasting tours and visits to city centers, medieval villages, historic landmarks, castles and museums led by knowledgeable local guides
• Convenient transfers to/from the ship
• The services of one of our extraordinary Cruise Managers throughout your entire journey

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The “Lower” Danube River flows downstream from Hungary through the following countries: Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. It is considered to be much more unexplored and off the beaten path as most of these Eastern European countries have been less easily accessible for decades.

While sailing the Lower Danube – the portion of the Danube River that stretches downstream from Budapest, Hungary. The Lower Danube flows through the following countries: Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.

Highlights of the Lower Danube include sailing through:

• The Iron Gates
• Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress

Two itineraries on the Lower Danube – 7-night Gems of Southeast Europe and 14-night Grand Danube Cruise which includes both the Upper and Lower Danube River

Optional pre and post-river cruise land packages in:

• Vienna, Austria
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Brasov and Bucharest, Romania

“I’ve had this unique ship on my mind for many years and am confident that now is the time to introduce my vision.” — Rudi Schreiner, Co-Founder & President, AmaWaterways, 2019

The AmaMagna is the world’s most innovative river cruise ship. At twice the width of traditional European river ships yet accommodating just 196 guests, AmaMagna offers the luxury of space, four included dining venues and more leisure opportunities than ever before – redefining the river cruise experience on the Danube River.

AmaMagna Ship Tour with Samantha Brown

The ship features five bars, four restaurants – including the new Al Fresco Restaurant and Jimmy’s, named for AmaWaterways’ late Co-Founder Jimmy Murphy – and an expansive Zen Wellness Studio with outdoor spin bikes, two massage rooms, juice bar and hair and nail salons.

More than 50% of AmaMagna’s spacious accommodations are luxurious suites that exceed even the most discerning guests’ expectations. A majority of these suites measure 355 sq. ft. and offer a full outside balcony, a separate sitting area with loveseat and a bathroom with glass-enclosed multi-jet shower and double sinks. There are also six Grand Suites measuring 474 sq. ft. and an Owner’s Suite at 710 sq. ft.

The AmaMagna is such an extraordinary ship that she needed her own unique itinerary. Our 7-night Magna on the Danube river cruise sails between Budapest, Hungary and Vilshofen, Germany and was personally curated by AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder and President, Rudi Schreiner.

AmaMagna offers an exclusive Concierge Golf Program* on select departures that gives guests an opportunity to perfect their swing at up to five world-renowned championship golf courses throughout Europe. Guests who book this package receive concierge club care and cleaning, private luxury Mercedes transportation to and from courses, a la carte lunch at each course with beer and wine, a robust Welcome Packet and much more.

Golf Courses:

• Albatross Golf Club – Prague, Czech Republic (with optional Prague land program)
• Quellness Golf Resort – Bad Griesbach, Germany
• Golf Club Adamstal – Ramsau, Austria (pictured)
• Penati Country Club – Senica, Slovakia
• Pannonia Country Club – Budapest, Hungary

CONTACT MINTED OPULENCE TRAVEL AGENCY TO BOOK YOUR DANUBE RIVER CRUISE TODAY!