There is something special about seeing Europe from the water. Instead of packing and unpacking as you move from city to city, a river cruise lets you settle into your stateroom while the scenery changes around you.
With AmaWaterways, travelers can explore some of Europe’s best-known rivers and waterways, including the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Main, and the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium.
A Different Way to Experience Europe
River cruising brings travelers close to the destinations they came to see. Along the way, AmaWaterways itineraries can include historic cities, castles, vineyards, charming towns, and cultural experiences throughout Europe.
Depending on the itinerary, travelers may have opportunities such as guided walking tours, wine tastings, visits to historic landmarks, and excursions led by local guides.
AmaWaterways also offers itineraries for different interests and travel styles, from seven-night cruises to longer journeys combining multiple rivers and destinations.
River Cruising When Conditions Change
Because river cruises depend on navigable waterways, water levels can sometimes affect an itinerary.
During the unusually dry summer of 2026, sections of the Rhine and Danube experienced historically low water levels. AmaWaterways has continued monitoring river conditions and making adjustments when necessary.
Depending on the circumstances, those adjustments can include changes to ports, embarkation or disembarkation locations, motorcoach transportation, ship scheduling, revised itineraries, or transfers between sister ships.
AmaWaterways also communicates with guests and their travel advisors when changes are expected to affect a sailing.
If you are considering a Rhine or Danube cruise, you can find the latest travel advisory and river information through my AmaWaterways website.
Explore AmaWaterways With Hydrangea Travels
Whether you are interested in sailing through Central Europe along the Danube, visiting castles and vineyards along the Rhine, experiencing the wine regions of France, or exploring Portugal along the Douro, there are many different river-cruise experiences to consider.
You can visit my co-branded AmaWaterways website to explore current itineraries, destinations, ships, offers, and travel updates.
When you find a journey that interests you, Hydrangea Travels can help you with the planning and booking process.
Ready to explore Europe by river?
Featured image of AmaMagna in Passau, Germany – courtesy of AmaWaterways