Award-winning river
cruise company, AmaWaterways has announced an alliance with Smithsonian
Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, and a leader in
authentic, small-group travel.
Beginning in April 2026, select European river cruises will
feature exclusive Smithsonian-crafted experiences, drawing on the Smithsonian＊s
175+ year history as the world＊s largest museum, education, and research
complex. ?
※What sets AmaWaterways apart is our commitment to creating
truly immersive
experiences,§ said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of
AmaWaterways. ※Our goal is to go beyond simply seeing destinations〞we want our
guests to connect with the places we visit.§
He added, ※By combining our expertise in river cruising with
Smithsonian＊s dedication to cultural and educational exploration, we offer
travelers a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into local history,
traditions and ways of life, all while enjoying the exceptional comfort and
service aboard our ships.§
Walter Littlejohn III, senior vice president of Smithsonian
Journeys said in a statement, ※We are excited to bring the Smithsonian
experience to the great rivers of Europe aboard the ships of AmaWaterways,§
※Our dedication to lifelong learning and passion for
exploring the world drives us to continually develop authentic, enriching
experiences for travelers. These trips provide a bevy of new options for
intellectually curious travelers to indulge in the rich history and cultures of
countries such as Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and more
through the unique lens of the Smithsonian.§
River cruise journeys ranging from eight to 15 days in 2026
are available for booking beginning February 5, 2025 and include:
- Holland and Belgium in Spring: A River Cruise at
Tulip Time: April 4每11, April 9每16, April 12每19, April 16每23, 2026
- Cruising the Upper Danube: Romantic Ports from
Bavaria to Budapest: May 18每25, June 15每22, Sept. 7每14, Oct. 5每12, 2026
- Cruising the Lower Danube: Gems of Southeast
Europe: May 25每June 1, June 22每29, Sept. 14每21, Oct. 12每19, 2026
- The Grand Danube: A River Cruise from Germany to
Romania: May 18每June 1, June 15每29, Sept. 7每21, Oct. 5每19, 2026
- Christmas Markets along the Danube: A River
Cruise from Nuremburg to Budapest: Dec. 5每12, Dec. 10每19, 2026
- Christmas Markets along the Rhine: A River
Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel: Nov. 28每Dec. 5, Dec. 12每19, 2026
- The Captivating Rhine: A River Cruise from
Amsterdam to Basel: May 14每21, June 20每27, July 18每25, Sept. 26每Oct. 3, 2026
- Europe＊s Magnificent Waterways: Cruising the
Rhine, Main, and Danube River: May 30每June 13, 2026
- Cruising Portugal＊s Enticing Douro River Valley:
May 8每15, June 9每16, Sept. 4每11, Sept. 25每Oct. 2, Oct. 13每20, 2026
- Rh?ne River Cruise: Colors of Provence: May
21每28, July 16每23, Oct. 8每15, 2026
- Along the Seine: A River Cruise from Paris to
Normandy: May 14每21, Sept. 3每10, Sept. 24每Oct. 1, 2026
- Taste of Bordeaux: Cruising the Waterways of
Southwest France: Oct. 1每8, 2026
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