AMAWaterways Culinary Cruises

Choose your dream culinary experience

One of the best parts of travel is savoring authentic flavors and discovering new culinary traditions. AmaWaterways culinary cruises offer travelers an exceptional food and wine journey through Europe’s most iconic rivers. On these AmaWaterways culinary cruises, you’ll enjoy guided tours of historic wineries, intimate wine tastings with expert sommeliers, and exclusive visits to celebrated wine regions.

Each culinary wine cruise features expertly prepared, locally inspired menus crafted by chefs who are members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an internationally respected culinary society. You’ll dine on seasonal, regionally sourced dishes that connect you to the heart of each destination.

Whether exploring France’s Bordeaux region, Germany’s Rhine Valley, or Italy’s stunning wine country, these AmaWaterways culinary cruises promise an immersive, gourmet river cruise experience designed for food and wine lovers. For those who value authentic cuisine, cultural exploration, and luxurious travel, AmaWaterways delivers the perfect culinary adventure on Europe’s waterways.

Each Distinctive Voyages cruise includes:

  • The services of a Distinctive Voyages Host to assist you throughout your journey
  • An invitation to a Private Welcome Reception to meet like-minded VIPs
  • An Exclusive Amenity and Shore Excursions.

Compliments from our agency, these rewarding touches create a cruise experience that is a true departure from the rest.

2026 Culinary Cruises

7-Night Captivating Rhine

AmaLucia

Embarkation-Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, France, Breisach, Germany, Basel, Switzerland-Disembarkation

Departure Port: Amsterdam

Feb 19 - Feb 26, 2026

7-Night Charms of the Mekong

AmaDara

Embarkation-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – My Tho, Cai Be – Sa Dec, Tan Chau – Border Crossing, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Oudong – Phnom Penh, Oknhatey - Angkor Ban, Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham – Siem Reap-Disembarkation

Departure Port: My Tho

Jan 26 - Feb 02, 2026

7-Night Taste of Bordeaux

AmaDolce

 Bordeaux, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac, Bordeaux

Departure Port: Bordeaux

Mar 19 - Mar 26, 2026

7-Night Gems of Southeast Europe

AmaVerde

Embarkation-Giurgiu, Romania, Rousse, Bulgaria, Vidin, Bulgaria, Scenic Cruising Through the Iron Gates, Belgrade, Serbia, Vukovar, Croatia, Mohács - Pécs, Hungary, Budapest-Disembarkation

Departure Port: Giurgiu

July 13 - July 20, 2026

7-Night Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle (Wine Cruise)

AmaPrima

 Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Lahnstein, Moselle Valley, Cochem, Bernkastel, Luxembourg

Departure Port: Amsterdam

Jul 22 - 29, 2026

7-Night Paris & Normandy

AmaLyra

Embarkation-Paris, France, Les Andelys, Le Havre, Le Havre – Normandy Beaches – Caudebec en Caux, Rouen, Vernon, Paris-Disembarkation

Departure Port: Paris

Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2026

7-Night Enchanting Rhine (Wine Cruise)

AmaSiena

Embarkation-Basal, Breisach, Germany, Strasbourg, France, Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rudesheim*, – Rhine Gorge – Lahnstein, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam-Disembarkation

Departure Port: Basel

Oct 31 - Nov 07, 2026

7-Night Flavors of Burgundy (Wine Cruise)

AmaCello

 Port of Dijon, Seurre, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Macon, Lyon

Departure Port: Basel

Nov 05 - Nov 12, 2026

7-Night Charms of the Mekong

AmaDara

Embarkation-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – My Tho, Cai Be – Sa Dec, Tan Chau – Border Crossing, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Oudong – Phnom Penh, Oknhatey - Angkor Ban, Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham – Siem Reap-Disembarkation

Departure Port: My Tho

Dec 14 - Dec 21, 2026

Disclaimer - California or Florida Residents

If you are a resident of California or Florida, unfortunately state laws prevent us from working with you. However, we can refer you to highly qualified agencies that are licensed in your state. Contact us for more information.

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