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its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples. Either way, they end the day by traveling through Bucharest, Romania, known as “the little Paris of the East,” where they enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture.

AmaMagna is the signature ship of AmaWaterways. AmaMagna’s many sister ships sailing in Europe offer enjoyable cruises along Europe’s other iconic rivers, including the Rhine, Main, Moselle, the Dutch and Belgium Waterways, the Seine, Rhône and Garonne rivers in France and the Douro River in Portugal.

Cuisine Par Excellence

All of AmaWaterways’ ships, including AmaMagna, offer guests delicious included cuisine options. As a member of the internationally recognized La Chaine de Rôtisseurs and with an eminently qualified Culinary Director who is a member of the prestigious French association Tables et Auberges de France, AmaWaterways prepares exquisite, regionally-inspired cuisine paired with complimentary hand-selected wines with every lunch and dinner.

Besides the Main Restaurant, each ship’s piece de resistance is The Chef ’s Table, a multi-award-winning, gourmet, 7-course epicurean feast that customers rave about, often comparing it to Michelin star dining. At all of the dining venues, the chefs prepare healthy cuisine with fresh seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-sodium choices are always available. No matter where guests dine, the crew takes care to personalize dining experiences. Bon Appetit!

Thanks to AmaMagna’s double width, the ship is able to feature four dining venues. Besides the Main Dining Room and The Chef’s Table restaurant, guests are also able to choose to dine in the Al Fresco, featuring scrumptious Mediterranean food - an excellent dinner venue while cruising - and Jimmy’s, a family-style, communal dining restaurant named for AmaWaterways late co-founder Jimmy Murphy.

For readers who are contemplating switching from large ocean cruise ships to something more intimate on the rivers, then with AmaMagna, your ship has arrived.

AmaWaterways’ Family Spirit Begins with the Founders and Includes all Employees and Guests

The founders of AmaWaterways grew up along the European rivers, falling in love with their panoramic views and diverse characteristics. President Rudi Schreiner, affectionately known in the travel industry as the “godfather of river cruising,” is from Vienna, while co-founder and life partner Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President, is from Dresden, Germany. Together, they have built an award-winning customer-oriented cruise line that warmly welcomes every type of traveler, delivering innovative and unforgettable experiences for their ever-growing base of repeat travelers.

Cruising Destinations In Africa and Asia

For experienced travelers looking for something completely out of the ordinary, AmaWaterways offers African Safaris, Wildlife River Cruises, and Nile River Cruises in Egypt. Centered around the 28-passenger Zambezi Queen on the Chobe River, AmaWaterways offers five different journeys combining city stays, luxury land safaris, and even rail travel. After the 4-night Zambezi Queen cruise and visit to Victoria Falls, the cruise line’s Rivers and Rails of Africa itinerary allows guests to tour with steam locomotives rolling through the countryside, taking in the impressive wildlife and rugged landscape of the continent. Five-star cuisine, excellent South African wines, and extraordinary views await explorers when traveling on this 995mile journey. From there, guests wind their way through the timeless beauty of the African bush.

Egypt Nile River Cruises also fascinate travelers. The company’s Secrets of Egypt and The Nile - an amazing 11-night voyage - includes four nights in Cairo and seven nights on the dazzling AmaDahlia ship, enjoying exquisite cuisine, authentic experiences, and stops to take in ancient wonders, such as the beguiling Temple of Luxor and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens.

Asian river cruises are also very popular and include visits to Vietnam and Cambodia. The Mekong River reveals the sagas of ancient empires, colonial powers, and modern conflicts. Pre- or post-cruise land packages offer guests an unparalleled opportunity to view Angkor Wat: The City of Temples, with its life-sized elephant bas reliefs carved out of temple walls.

Personalize Your Experience with Specialty Cruises

Eat, drink and be merry on a Celebration of Wine River Cruise through Europe, providing travelers with an even more in-depth epicurean dimension to regular itineraries — at no additional cost. Through any of these more than 60 annual exclusive Wine Cruises, guests will be guided by a dedicated Wine Host who leads tastings and discussions as well as a specially curated wine pairing dinner on board. Special excursions include visits to wineries and vineyards with opportunities such as learning the nuances of wine and chocolate pairings in Tournon, and tasting history with a sparkling wine reception at Austria’s majestic Greinburg Castle.

Markets cruise, perennial holiday season favorites in Europe that take place in late November through the end of December on board the most elegantly decorated ships on the Danube, Rhine, and Rhône rivers. It’s time to plan your 2023 or 2024 Christmas season cruise!

Interested in learning more about your family history? Join AmaWaterways and Ancestry® on their 2023 Heritage on the River: Your Personalized Ancestry Experience sailings on the Danube or Rhine rivers, which feature exclusive excursions and opportunities to meet and learn about your own family tree from an AncestryProGenealogist®. There are even opportunities for custom Jewish Heritage excursions for groups of 25 guests or more along select rivers.

You can also join the line’s first-ever Soulful Epicurean Experience, exploring Black history and culture in Provence and Paris, or go on a Latin Touch cruise catered specifically to Spanish speakers, both available in 2023. Whatever river cruise you choose, you cannot lose. All options promise unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.

Get swept up in the magic of the holidays with an AmaWaterways Christmas

Proudly celebrating 20 years on the rivers, award-winning AmaWaterways is a family-owned and operated company based in Calabasas. They invite Malibu Magazine readers to contact their preferred travel advisor or go online, email, or telephone the company’s cruise specialists who can help pick the perfect river cruise experience that will create memories that will last a lifetime.