by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:45 PM ET, Thu January 9, 2025
AmaWaterways is celebrating a successful 2024 and looking ahead to 2025.
Last year, the company received numerous awards and notched record-setting sales. In 2025, AmaWaterways hopes to build off that momentum with new ships, routes, destinations and more.
Already, the company’s 2025 sales are tracking 31 percent higher than the same period of 2024.
“River cruising is increasingly appealing to a wider audience, from younger travelers seeking new experiences to multi-generational families,” says Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways. “We are meeting this demand with expanded offerings, including increased capacity on European rivers, two ships debuting on Colombia’s Magdalena River and a new ship on the popular Douro River in Portugal. These developments are part of a broader commitment to innovation—it’s not just about growing our fleet; it’s about expanding the very concept of what a river cruise can be.”
This year, the company will debut a variety of new and expanded offerings. Two new ships, the 60-guest AmaMagdalena and the 64-guest AmaMelodia, will be debuting in Colombia this year. A new ship, AmaSintra, will also join the company’s fleet on the Douro River in Portugal in April.
AmaWaterways is also debuting a new “Best of Danube” itinerary, which will sail round trip from Budapest and visit iconic destinations like Bratislava and Vienna. The line will offer 15 departures in 2025 and 14 in 2026, including early-season sailings in February and March.
The company is also combining two popular 7-night itineraries to create new 14-night “Grand” voyages on the Seine, Rhône and Danube rivers.
AmaWaterways will also continue to prioritize inclusive travel experiences, such as its “Soulful Experiences” sailings highlighting Black history and culture and its “Latin Touch” cruises for Spanish-speaking travelers.
“We are so appreciative of the love and support we continue to receive from our valued guests and travel partners,” says Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president of AmaWaterways. “Our current success and positive outlook for 2025 wouldn't be possible without the trust and support of our travel advisor partners. 2025 is shaping up to be our most exciting year yet. We are thrilled to offer our guests the opportunity to experience Colombia like never before, with exclusive access to remote destinations often inaccessible by other means of travel. We are proud to open the doors to hidden gems, allowing our guests to interact with indigenous communities and explore untouched natural wonders.”
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