More Than 20 Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Packages Extend River Cruise Journeys
Calabasas, CA, January 2025 – The 2025 WAVE Season is here and as in years past, it is expected to produce lots of great fare discounts for travelers. Award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways’ is distinguishing itself by enhancing the guest experience, adding days and tours to hundreds of sailings – for free. Designed for those seeking a deeper connection to the destinations they visit, AmaWaterways is offering guests the opportunity to extend their river cruise with a variety of complimentary two-, three- or four-night pre- and post-cruise land packages available on select 2025 and 2026 European sailings. Guests unable to extend their vacations can chose to take up to $2,000 per stateroom discount – dependent on itinerary and departure date. Details can be found at www.amawaterways.com/freeland.
Guests booking a new reservation on select European sailings between January 1 through March 31, 2025 can choose from more than 20 available land packages (choices dependent on booked itinerary) on upwards of 69 different itineraries covering more than 230 departure dates in 2025 and doubling to more than 460 departures in 2026. Guests will be able to explore more deeply the iconic cities and fascinating regions surrounding where their river cruise begins or ends, as well as nearby countries.
This WAVE offer is combinable with AirPlus, AmaWaterways’ fixed-price airfare offer, allowing travelers to enjoy Economy Air starting at $899, Premium Economy Air at $2,299 or Business Class Air at $4,299 per person from all major U.S. gateways. It is also combinable with $100 Loyalty Savings and Benefits, Referral Savings, curated Grand River Cruises and Combination Cruise Savings, and Future Cruise Benefits – all great values on their own but magnified when combined.
Whether travelers choose to extend their journey before or after their river cruise, they will stay at a world-class 4- or 5-star hotel in the heart of the city, enabling them to explore locally during tours as well as shop and dine during their own leisure time. In addition, every AmaWaterways land package includes daily breakfast at the hotel and enriching city tours and excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between guests’ hotel and river cruise ship, as well as the services of an AmaWaterways Cruise Manager who remains with the group throughout their river cruise and land journey.
The list of fascinating pre- and post-cruise destinations includes:
- Brittany, France – available on Impressions of the Seine & Paris Guests can explore the very sought-after (and luxurious) seaside resort town of Dinard on France’s Emerald Coast. Tours bring guests to the walled city of Saint-Malo, once a stronghold of privateers, and the magical island monastery of Mont St. Michel, the inspiration for Disney’s movie Tangled.
- Lisbon, Portugal – available on Enticing Douro and Flavors of Portugal & Spain The capital and largest city of Portugal, Lisbon has everything an explorer could want from a centuries-old European city – winding cobblestone streets and a skyline dotted with Medieval castles. AmaWaterways guests kick of their three-day pre-cruise with a tour of the “City of Seven Hills”, followed by tastings of typical Portuguese pastry. Before heading to the ship in Porto, guests tour Serra de Sintra, the legendary retreat of the Roman goddess Diana the Huntress, and the nearby 16th-century fairytale castle of Pena Palace.
- Prague, Czech Republic – available on several Danube, Main and Moselle itineraries Considered the “City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its UNESCO historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock. Guests can start the three-night pre- or post-cruise adventure with a tour of the city or do a castle hike. The long history of beer in the Czech Republic can only be experienced by sampling some of the world’s best beer during a special beer tasting.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands – available on several Dutch, Rhine and Moselle itineraries This two-night pre-cruise land package offers guests the opportunity to learn why Amsterdam offers far more than a stop on a river cruise. Known for its picturesque canals, historic buildings, world-class museums, and vibrant nightlife, a local expert guide leads an in-depth Amsterdam tour showing off much of what makes this one of Europe’s most popular cities. And just beyond is the city of Haarlem, where guests enjoy an enchanting cruise along one of its canals, embracing its medieval character, cobblestone streets, gabled houses and iconic windmills.
Cruising with AmaWaterways includes fine dining in multiple venues, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks, a daily variety of small group excursions, including hiking, biking and special interest tours, high-quality Wi-Fi, a complimentary Wellness Program in Europe and on the Mekong with a variety of host-led fitness classes, and much more.
For more information or to reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise and land package, contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.com.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for 22 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 31 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s major rivers; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2025). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.