Five Travel Trends
How to Explore them with Amawaterways
With 2024 well underway, certain trends are gaining popularity among travelers – and award-winning Amawaterways is renowned for innovative river cruise experiences that exceed guests’ high expectations. From enriching small group excursions to the attentive care of extraordinary crew, passion for your journey is evident in everything they do. Embrace these ve favorite vacation focuses during legendary river cruises through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America with Amawaterways, the Heart of the River™.
#1 Personalized Experiences
As travel evolves, many wish to tailor their vacations to their individual tastes. With up to seven excursions per day on Amawaterways’ river cruise itineraries, you can explore destinations in ways that speak to you best. There are choices for every style of traveler, including guided hikes, bike rides, tasting tours, culinary demonstrations, museum visits and walking tours offered at three different activity levels.
#2 Off-season Vacations
More travelers are seeking off-season experiences, allowing them to immerse themselves in destinations with fewer crowds, typically enjoying more attractive airfare. Starting this year and available in 2025 as well, Amawaterways invites you to experience in Europe’s winter wonderland along the Rhine and Danube rivers during special February departures.
#3 Traveling Sustainably
With a growing awareness of the vulnerability of the environment, many people are looking for more sustainable ways to travel. Twenty of the ships in Amawaterways’ European eet have received the prestigious Green Award, recognizing quality, safety and environmental performance. With their ongoing commitment to cleaner energy, the line recently installed solar panels on their agship Amamagna as well.
#4 A Focus on Wellness
Amawaterways’ onboard Wellness Program makes it simple for you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle during your journey. Take part in complimentary daily activities all led by a dedicated Wellness Host. From champagne yoga to resistance band exercises and cardio classes, the activities meet you at your ability level and help you enhance your best self.
#5 Fine Wine and Exquisite Cuisine
One of the best ways to explore a destination is to taste your way through it. Amawaterways takes pride in serving locally sourced wine and cuisine that highlights regional and seasonal dishes while catering to diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options - all included in your upfront fare. When you reserve your stateroom on select itineraries before March 31, 2024, you can add more vacation days preor post-cruise with Amawaterways’ Complimentary Land Package offer. Stay in leading hotels and be treated to daily breakfast, excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between your hotel and river cruise ship – all accompanied by your exceptional Cruise Manager. In these stunning destinations, relax after your ight or pamper yourself before returning home – all with Amawaterways’ compliments!