AmaWaterways Reviews

We had a wonderful trip. Everything about the ship, its staff, the excursions, etc. met or exceeded our expectations.

My wife and I did this trip for our tenth wedding anniversary and it could not have been better. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and met many wonderful people. The staff and crew are friendly, accommodating and very helpful. I would highly recommend this cruise.

Fabulous time onboard AmaSonata. Dejan did a great job hosting. Food and wine was excellent. Especially loved the bike excursion and the Clam Burg wine tasting. Met lots of nice people!

Our room was totally unacceptable because of noise while we were sailing at night. The creaking and vibration noise made it impossible to sleep. Our neighbors across the hall in room 223 had the same issue and also complained.

Everything was perfect. The stateroom was lovely, the staff friendly and attentive and the food delicious. The excursions were very informative and we had some excellent guides.

First river cruise ever was spectacular with Ama. Nothing could have been better from the service to the tours to the food. I will travel with Ama again!

The staff was wonderful but the food and wine just very average

The Captain, the Hotel Manager, the staff, the service team, the bar crew, the housekeepers - everything and everyone was excellent! The food, the amenities, the thoughtful design of the staterooms, counter space, lighting - exceptional. The cities, excursions and scenery were awesome. This was a most satisfying experience - the staff aboard made it so. I look forward to my next experience.

Amawaterways is the best way to travel to Europe. We are super happy and beyond our expectations. Absolutely we recommend it to all friends and family for future travel to Europe

Spectacular journeys! We had toured Jordan 31 years ago. It is even more impressive now. Our guide, Ayed is learned, personable, well respected in the communities, dedicated to serving both his country and AmaWaterways historic tourism. Our accommodations and culinary experiences there were exceptional. For 30 years we have dreamed about going back to Petra ~ our return absolutely did not disappoint. Petra is magnificent! Jerash was a particular surprise, a true gem in Jordan. Ayed went out of his way to take us to special shops and places, incorporating personal stories. The Dead Sea experience was our least favorite because of the extreme evaporation and distance from the shore to the bathrooms. The bus ride there was highly interesting, however. We were sad to leave Jordan, understanding how much the war in Gaza has impacted Jordan’s economy and tourism. Cairo is an amazing place. So impressive for its history, antiquities and urban life on the River Nile. Grateful for the guided tours, bus rides, Egyptologists and time to acclimate in a different culture. Thank you, Ama, for your honest assessment of visiting the new museum, which hasn’t fully opened and isn’t worthwhile in its current state. The walking tour of the Jewish Quarter was a bonus. Boarding the Ama Dahlia in Luxor was a welcome experience. The Ama vessels are hospitable, friendly, warm places. For the first time, we took advantage of the laundry services while onboard. The staff and crew worked hard to make the whole time unforgettable, meals in particular. Breathtaking tombs, valleys, countryside excursions were simply incredible! It was to our touring advantage to have so few crowds. We had wonderful photographic opportunities given the small crowds. The evening tours at Karnak and the Kom Ombo Temple were particularly awesome. We had fun interactions at the Nubian Village and bought several handmade necklaces to take home. These places were colorful and upbeat. So many impressions and experiences from these journeys are part of us. Again, our appreciation to Ama for the historical and current contexts in Egypt and Jordan, that we reflect upon. The monuments in Aswan, the Valley of the Kings and Queens are unparalleled UNESCO World Heritage places. We are humbled and grateful beyond measure by our recent “Secrets of the Nile” visits. Thank you, Ama and Diane!

The ship was older compared to newer cruise ships. But the staff was excellent, super friendly, and especially Hotel Director, Markus, who was very accommodating and had great sense of humor.

Very disappointed in the fact that we were not given a heads up about the possibility of this boat not being able to get up the river. Missed out on our visit to Nurenberg which was a main reason to book this cruise. Spent way too much time on the ship without sailing. Too much time in the buses during and after the cruise . I actually would’ve expected some type of compensation for the massive inconveniences. Particularly having to pack up and switch ships mid vacation. It would take a lot for me to reconsider a river cruise again.

Although AMA Waterways did everything they could possibly do, they have no control over the river water levels. They did their best to compensate for this, but I felt somewhat deprived of the cruising experience since it was very limited. Instead, because we had to be bussed to the land tours during waking moments, it took away some time for the tour itself. But AMA’s service is exceptional!

Absolutely wonderful’n

We were scheduled to sail up the Rhône from Arles to Lyon, but the river was too high for the ship to sail. The staff on the ship did an outstanding job of rescheduling our time with bus tours, wine tastings, excursions, etc. The beautiful AmaKristina was our home base while we explored all over the south of France. The tours were informative and educational, and the meals on the ship were outstanding. From the moment we stepped off the plane, we were well cared for during the entire journey. I will definitely book with AmaWaterways again, and hopefully be able to actually sail on the river!

Greatly altered by flooding in Europe & thus not what we expected.