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AmaWaterways

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OVERVIEW

AmaWaterways operates a fleet of modern, state-of-the-art river cruise ships that are designed to provide comfort, style, and exceptional service to their guests. The ships feature spacious staterooms, many with balconies, and luxurious amenities such as onboard spas, fitness centers, sun decks, and swimming pools.

DECOR

Luxurious, contemporary, refined European elegance, rich color palette

CABIN SIZES

The most common cabin sizes found in AmaWaterways' fleet are between 170 and 235 sq ft.

DINING

Breakfast is served buffet-style with made to order eggs and omelets. A limited menu of freshly made items is also available to order from. Lunch is ordered from a menu, with a small buffet available as well. For dinner you will enjoy a multi-course, fine-dining menu. Lighter meals are available from the Bistro, and a tapas menu is available in the lounge. A highlight of the dining experience on AmaWaterways is the Chef’s Table, featuring a multi-course tasting menu. The Chef’s Table requires a reservation (inquire once onboard), is limited to one reservation per sailing, and is available at no extra charge.

ONBOARD AMENITIES

Wi-Fi, bicycles, fitness room, pool (some ships), whirlpool (some ships), massage, hair salon, laundry (for a fee), library, board games, putting green (some ships), pickleball (some ships), in-room On Demand movies and television

MINIMUM AGE TO SAIL

Children 4 years and older are permitted onboard. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by, and share a cabin with, a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over the age of 21.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

AmaWaterways offers solo cabins on select ships. These cabins are smaller than double occupancy cabins, but are priced at a lower rate. Double occupancy cabins can be booked with a single supplement as low as 25% for their entry level cabins. The supplement increases as you move up cabin categories, with some at 100%. AmaWaterways does occasionally offer specials when they will waive the single supplement on their entry level cabins.

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