Avalon Waterways

In partnership with APT, AMAWATERWAYS has built a fleet of custom-designed European river ships that signify the evolution of modern river cruising. From the intricate elegance of the interior appointments and the opulence of the suites to the wealth of recreational choice provided in the vessel’s public areas, these river ships are truly the finest on Europe’s waters.

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL AGENTS – AMAWATERWAYS cruises are sold via APT in Australia and New Zealand.

OTHER TRAVEL AGENTS – Book with AMAWATERWAYS in other markets.

AMAWATERWAYS also offers luxury river cruising in Asia as well as in Europe and Russia.

See the most treasured landmarks from the comfort and tranquillity of your floating hotel. Take a river cruise and avoid congested highways and checking in and out of hotels.

As the stars shine overhead and the moon casts its reflection, romance and excitement fill the air along the riverbank. Toast your friends and savour our perfectly paired free-flowing regional wines as you share your discoveries and highlights of the day with your new friends and travelling companions.

In Europe, AmaWaterways includes a wide selection of complimentary amenities such as Internet access from the comfort of your stateroom and wireless access throughout the ship. All of your meals are included on board and complimentary wine, beer and sodas are flowing freely at dinner. AmaWaterways also provides complimentary bottled water, specialty coffees and teas throughout your cruise. Experienced guides will lead daily, enriching excursions during your cruise, and passangers are free to use AmaWaterways’ fleet of bicycles.

Our onboard culinary staff offers sophisticated menus comprised of wonderful soups, fresh produce, high quality choice cut meats, and fresh fish and seafood. Your Maitre d’ always welcomes you to the restaurant with a bright smile.

Start your day with a lavish gourmet champagne breakfast buffet. Choose from a rich assortment of breads, croissants and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and smoked salmon. Sample the delicious cheeses, cold cuts and local sausages, as well as our daily regional specials. An array of traditional breakfast items is also available from the menu.

Return from your shore excursion to a delicious lunch. Start with mouth-watering hot or cold appetizers, homemade soups, then choose from a selection of great entrees, finish off with a delectable dessert and complimentary cappuccino.

In the evening, be our honored guest for an elegant dinner or a traditional theme night with a feast of regional specialties. Enjoy delicious cuisine and complimentary free-flowing wines from the local vintners. Our kitchen crew knows how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience.

Dining Dress Code:
We recommend country club casual for dinner. There is one semi-formal evening onboard, the Captain’s Farewell Dinner; typically the second to last night, formal attire is not required.

Drinks Policy:
Europe: Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals. Specialty coffees, such as espresso and café latte are also available free of charge. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available at additional cost. During dinner, local wines soft drinks and beer are available on a complimentary basis.

Russia: Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available at additional cost. Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and juice are included with every dinner on board the ship. Water dispensers are available throughout the ship for your convenience.

Vietnam & Cambodia: Complimentary soft drinks, juices, house brand spirits, local beer and wine, filtered coffee and tea are available during meals. Imported wine and premium alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at an additional cost.

Africa: Complimentary wine and beer is served with all lunch and dinners on board. Coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals from the bar. Premium alcoholic beverages as well as drinks outside of meal times are available at the bar for additional cost.
Dance the night away with the locals at the many open-air festivals and events during the warm summer months. Your ship is docked close to the heart of each town and city so you can easily venture ashore to delve into the spirit of each city’s exciting evening culture, traditions and activities.

What are the tipping guidelines?
Gratuities to your Cruise Manager and ship crew are not included in the vacation price. While the amount of these gratuities will depend upon your degree of satisfaction for services received, many of our clients have asked us for general tipping guidelines. Here are our recommendations:

Europe: For good service, we recommend 3 Euros per passenger, per day for the Cruise Manager and 12 Euros per passenger, per day for the crew, which will be divided up among the ship’s personnel. It is also customary to acknowledge a particularly good performance of a local guide by leaving a tip of 1-2 Euros per tour. Gratuities on most vessels, but not all, may be charged on credit card as well as cash.

Russia: For good service, we recommend US $4 per passenger, per day for the Cruise Manager and US $15 per passenger, per day for the crew, which is to be divided up among the ship’s personnel. It is also customary to acknowledge a particularly good performance of a local guide by leaving a tip of US $2 – US $3 per tour and US $1 for the driver. Gratuity for the ship staff, crew and local guides must be paid in cash (Rubles, USD or Euros).

Vietnam & Cambodia: Pre and Post Cruise: National Guide US $2 per person per day. Local Guides, US $1 per person per half-day tour, US $2 per person per full day tour. Bus Drivers, US $.50 per person for half-day tour, US $2 per person for full day tour.
Cruise: Cruise Director, US $2 per person per day. Ship’s Crew, US $10 per person per day. Cruise Guide in Cambodia, US $2-3 per person per day (covers all shore excursions in Cambodia). Cruise Guide in Vietnam, US $2-3 per person per day(covers all shore excursions in Vietnam.)

Africa: Gratuities are not included in the vacation price. The suggested tipping policy onboard is between $65-80 per cabin for the 4-night cruise. Of course, all tips are at the traveler’s personal discretion.

Children
AMA Waterways accepts children over the age of 8yrs, however there are no specific programs for them and no child minding facilities.