by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:40 PM ET, Tue September 30, 2025
AmaWaterways still has cabins available on some of its 2025 holiday cruises, and guests who book by October 31 can enjoy savings of up to $2,500 per stateroom.
The line's popular Christmas markets cruises invite guests to explore some of Europe’s most legendary holiday markets, including handcrafted gifts, delicious seasonal specialties like mulled wine and festive traditions. Sailings are available on the Danube and Rhine rivers, as well as in Portugal, the Netherlands, France and Belgium.
Select sailings also feature a special New Year’s Eve celebration, including festive décor, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. On certain itineraries, ships may be docked close to cities offering fireworks displays.
This year, AmaWaterways is offering travelers up to two extra nights in Europe on select New Year’s cruises. Guests who want to avoid flying on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day can enjoy a free pre-cruise stay at a luxury hotel, complete with breakfast and an included transfer to the ship the following day.
Depending on the departure, guests may also extend their celebrations with either an additional night on board to ring in New Year’s Eve or a leisurely New Year’s Day sleep-in followed by a full day of meals and one extra night on board. All meals are included with either post-cruise option.
“From mid-November, our ships become floating winter wonderlands, offering guests the magic of the season both onboard and ashore,” says Alex Pinelo, chief of sales at AmaWaterways. “With Europe’s rivers continuing to grow as premier holiday destinations, we’re especially pleased this year to give travelers the chance to spend a little more time in Europe on select New Year’s Cruises. Whether arriving earlier or extending the celebrations onboard, it’s a lovely way to share even more moments with family or new-found friends.”
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