AmaWaterways is inviting travelers to join its 2025 Holiday Cruises, with limited space available. Choices include the line’s Christmas Markets Cruises or signature Festive Delights Cruises, with select New Year’s Eve departures offering the opportunity to ring in the holidays while exploring Europe’s riverside towns. Guests who reserve by October 31, 2025, can enjoy up to $2,500 per stateroom in savings, plus an exclusive offer of up to two complimentary nights in Europe on select New Year’s Cruises.
“From mid-November, our ships become floating winter wonderlands, offering guests the magic of the season both onboard and ashore,” said Alex Pinelo, chief of sales at AmaWaterways. “With Europe’s rivers continuing to grow as premier holiday destinations, we’re especially pleased this year to give travelers the chance to spend a little more time in Europe on select New Year’s Cruises. Whether arriving earlier or extending the celebrations onboard, it’s a lovely way to share even more moments with family or new-found friends.”
Christmas Markets Cruises
AmaWaterways’ Christmas Markets Cruises invite guests to experience the festive traditions of Europe along the Danube and Rhine Rivers. Travelers can explore legendary markets filled with handcrafted gifts, savor seasonal specialties like mulled wine, and take part in holiday celebrations onboard.
- Iconic Christmas Markets (December 17–24, 2025)
Festive Delights Cruises
The Festive Delights Cruises offer a Christmas onboard experience paired with local seasonal celebrations in charming river towns. Highlights include tree trimming, caroling and an elegant New Year’s Eve gala on select departures. Sailings are available in the Netherlands, France, Portugal, Belgium, and along the Rhine and Danube rivers. Select 2025 Festive Delights Departures include:
- Enticing Douro – Festive Delights (December 16–23, 2025; December 19–26, 2025)
- Flavors of Portugal & Spain – Festive Delights (December 13–20, 2025; December 20–27, 2025)
- Taste of Bordeaux – Festive Delights (November 27–December 4, 2025; December 4–11, 2025)
New Year’s Cruises
Select sailings also feature a special New Year’s Eve celebration in the Main Lounge, where guests are welcomed with festive décor, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. On certain itineraries, ships may be docked close to cities offering fireworks displays, creating an unforgettable backdrop for the evening.
- Colors of Provence (December 25, 2025–January 1, 2026)
- Enchanting Rhine (December 25, 2025–January 1, 2026)
- Best of Holland & Belgium (December 25, 2025–January 1, 2026)
New Year’s Offer: Up to Two Complimentary Nights in Europe
This year, AmaWaterways is offering travelers up to two extra nights in Europe on select New Year’s Cruises. Guests wishing to avoid flying on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day may enjoy a complimentary pre-cruise stay at a 4- or 5-star hotel, complete with breakfast and an included transfer to the ship the following day. Depending on the departure, guests may then extend their celebrations with either:
- An additional night on board to ring in New Year’s Eve in style, or
- A leisurely New Year’s Day sleep-in followed by a full day of meals and one extra night on board.
All meals are included with either post-cruise option. Space is limited, and guests must reserve by October 31, 2025, to enjoy this offer—combinable with up to $2,500 per stateroom in Holiday Cruise savings. Offer applies to new bookings only.
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