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    Europe (Rivers)

    European river cruises hosted personally by your advisor — Danube, Rhine, Seine. Slow travel, fine wine, walkable old towns.

    Christmas Markets on the Romantic Danube 2026
    November 21 – November 28,

    Christmas Markets on the Romantic Danube 2026

    Vilshofen, Germany → Budapest, Hungary

    Seven nights of glühwein, gingerbread, and golden light along the Danube.

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    Themed river journeys, curated for what you love.

    From private tastings in the cellars of Saint-Émilion to teeing off at championship courses along the Danube, we specialize in river journeys that fuel your passions.

    Wine & Culinary River Cruises

    Private cellar tastings in Saint-Émilion, harvest-season Bordeaux sailings, and Wachau Valley Riesling pairings led by sommeliers and vineyard owners aboard AmaWaterways and Avalon.

    • Expert Tipbook harvest-season sailings (late Sept–Oct) on the Bordeaux or Rhône a full year out. That's when vineyard owners host onboard tastings and the river is at its most cinematic.

    Golf Exclusive River Cruises

    Curated tee times at championship courses — Adamstal in Austria, GC Mainz-Mombach along the Rhine — with transfers, club rental, and hosted dinners coordinated end-to-end.

    • Expert Tipthemed golf sailings on the Danube and Rhine sell out 12–18 months ahead. We block group tee times the moment AmaWaterways releases the calendar.

    Active & Pickleball River Cruises

    AmaMagna's first-on-the-river pickleball court, daily group rides on AmaWaterways' fleet bicycles, hiking excursions in the Wachau, and onboard wellness for travelers who don't sit still.

    • Expert Tiponly the AmaMagna carries a full-sized pickleball court on the river. Reserve a stateroom on her by name; do not let an agent default-book you onto a smaller AmaWaterways ship.

    Themed river cruise questions we hear most.

    Which river cruises offer pickleball?
    The AmaMagna is currently the leader in this space, featuring the first full-sized pickleball court on the river. We can coordinate equipment and court times for our active travelers.
    Are wine cruises led by experts?
    Yes, our themed wine cruises feature a dedicated Wine Host, often a vineyard owner or Sommelier, who leads private tastings and food-pairing dinners.
    Are there themed golf river cruises in Europe?
    Yes. AmaWaterways and select Avalon departures offer themed golf sailings on the Danube and Rhine with pre-arranged tee times at championship courses, transfers, club rental, and hosted dinners. We book these 12+ months ahead — they sell out fast.
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