AmaWaterways has introduced a new Best of the Danube itinerary in honor of its President, Rudi Schreiner, who has long favored this iconic river route. The cruise sails roundtrip from Budapest, with 15 departures in 2025 and 14 in 2026.
The early-season sailings, Schreiner’s favorite time to explore the Danube, are set for Feb. 23 and March 2, 2025, and Feb. 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 2026, on the award-winning AmaMagna. Later season departures will occur on the AmaBella, AmaReina, AmaViola and AmaLea.
“The Danube flows through the heart of Europe, offering a river cruise that combines the charm of three capital cities—Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava—with the stunning beauty of the Wachau Valley,” said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways, in a press statement.
Details on AmaWaterways’ Newest Adventure
This 7-night journey will take guests through three countries’ capital cities: Vienna in Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Budapest in Hungary. Your clients will have ample time to explore each city, with excursions ranging from bike and walking tours to food tastings and visits to historic cathedrals and palaces.
Highlights include sampling traditional Slovakian foods and beers, touring the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey, enjoying a guided bike ride along the Danube Canal in Vienna and exploring Budapest’s Castle District and the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building.
AmaWaterways offers a luxurious cruising experience, including fine dining in multiple venues, unlimited beverages with meals, a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour and a variety of small group excursions such as hiking and biking tours. Guests also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and access to a Wellness Program featuring host-led fitness classes.
Onboard the AmaMagna during the Feb 23 and March 2 sailings, your clients can relax in the heated Sun Deck pool and whirlpool, participate in various exercise and relaxation classes, play a round of pickleball at the ship’s onboard court, enjoy a soothing onboard massage or salon service at the spacious Zen Wellness Studio and much more. Of note: Your clients can extend their river cruise experience with a 2-night pre-cruise land package in Budapest that AmaWaterways’ Cruise Managers fully escort.
For more information, visit amawaterways.com.
