River cruising [Image by AmaWaterways on Facebook]AmaWaterways is seeing an increased demand for their river cruises leading to the cruise line opening reservations for 2026 earlier than usual. As those who have cruised with AmaWaterways before know well, on each river cruise, guests enjoy regionally inspired meals, generous onboard amenities and a selection of included excursions with up to eight each day on some itineraries.
Book an AmaWaterways river cruise for 2026
Luxury river cruise operator offers vegan and plant-based menu [Image AmaWaterways on Facebook]Among the options available are the especially popular 10- and 11-night itineraries on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Alternatively, one of the new cruises on the Magdalena River in Colombia is a great choice. These will debut early in 2025. Meanwhile, there are three reasons to book your 2026 AmaWaterways cruise early.
Book your preferred stateroom
Book your river cruise for 2026 [Image AmaWaterways on Facebook]By reserving your 2026 river cruise early, you will have the widest range of staterooms and suites, including AmaWaterways’ signature twin-balcony staterooms. Alternatively, choose a spacious suite. Whichever is your choice, you can reserve it now with full payment only due 90 days prior to departure. This gives you plenty of time to plan your perfect cruise.
Reserve the popular European itineraries
Christmas fireplace [Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay]When thinking ahead to the holidays, you can reserve your 2026 Christmas Markets itineraries throughout Europe. This gives guests the opportunity to experience some of the EU’s most popular markets, in Hungary, France and Germany in the four weeks prior to Christmas Day.
Reserve popular cruises, visiting Portugal while cruising the Douro River. While there are three ships cruising this route, booking early ensures you get the perfect cruise. Moreover, you can explore Porto and enjoy delicious meals at local wine estates, while exploring the picturesque city.
Earn rewards for early bookings
Meanwhile, reserving your cruise for 2026 early, you can enjoy savings of up to 20 percent off select river cruises through AmaWaterways’ Early Booking Rewards. From now through June 30, 2024, certain departures across all regions are eligible for savings, including the popular Africa itineraries and the new Colombia river cruises.
Savings of up to 20 percent can be enjoyed on all stateroom categories, including suites. Readers can find out more about the early booking savings on AmaWaterways’ website here and to make your early booking for 2026.
About the new Colombia cruises with AmaWaterways
Visit Cartagena, Colombia with AmaWaterways [Image by neufal54 from Pixabay]As a reminder, you can book the journey of a lifetime through the “Land of a Thousand Rhythms, while sailing with AmaWaterways down the magnificent Magdalena River. Along the way, visit the historic and beautiful coastal city of Cartagena. While there, enjoy an exclusive shoreside dinner with performances of traditional cumbia music in El Banco.
Moreover, journey through the scenic, ecological Ciénaga Pijiño region, where you can explore an impressive variety of native flora and fauna. Readers can reserve their stateroom or suite on either the AmaMagdalena or AmaMelodia, cruising between Cartagena and Barranquilla
Visit AmaWaterways’ website here to make an early reservation for 2026 and experience everything the river cruise line offers guests.
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