AmaWaterways AmaSonata Cruise Reviews for River to Europe - River

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Unbelievable Family Experience
"Raul Dederichs was our Cruise Manager and he really added a world class level of professionalism and a perfect blend of local knowledge and humor.The hotel manager aboard the boat along with the entire dining and housekeeping staff were totally pleasant and endearing...."Read More
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Five Star Cruise Exceeded All Expectations

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jfelbab
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This cruise exceeded my wife and my expectations. Everything was First Class Five Star! Great food with a broad selection of menu options. Free wine, beer and soft drinks every day at happy hour and every day at dinner. Excellent service. Very friendly attentive staff. Multiple tours at each port. Clean modern facilities. Entertainment every evening. Couldn't ask for ...
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On behalf of all of us at AmaWaterways, thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review! We each take pride in our pursuits to provide an unforgettable experience for all our guests. We...

Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony and outside balcony


Unbelievable Family Experience

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cruise_4_history
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

My mother in law was born in Austria in the early 1950's and immigrated to the U.S. in 1956(her family story/history is an emotional journey) This was her first trip back to her birthplace and Ama Waterways truly helped make this an amazing experience. My wife, son, mother-in-law, father-in-law and brother-in-law traveled together. Raul Dederichs was our Cruise Manager and he really added a world ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello! Welcome back from your recent AmaWaterways journey. We are so touched by your gracious review of your river cruise experience with us. It is great to know that our team was welcoming...

Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony and outside balcony

Traveled with children


Classical Music Centered Cruise

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canoeyacht
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise had an emphasis on classical music, with concerts on and off the ship, tours of composers' houses and related museums etc. We combined it with a pre-cruise land portion - 3 nights in Prague at the Hilton Old Town. The cruise started in Vienna, sailed west as far as Linz, then retraced its route and went past Vienna to end in Budapest. It's a bit of an unusual route but suited us. ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Greetings from AmaWaterways, thank you for sharing your river cruise experience with us! It is great to know that our team was welcoming and helpful during your stay. We are delighted you had...

Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony


Amawaterway Has Taken Steps Backward

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19Jay54
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I cruised with Ama on the Rhine a few years ago and had a great experience. We booked this most recent cruise without hesitation. It turns out that perhaps we should have hesitated as dealing with Ama prior to the cruise was a struggle and the actual cruise experience was very disappointing. Let me start by saying we booked our cruise in 2020 however due to Covid we delayed the ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello there, we sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with us. We appreciate you taking the time to document your concerns, as it gives us a chance to address any areas...

Sail Date: December 2022


First AMA Waterways River cruise will be my last

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Bapakleo
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise because others told us AMA Waterways was good. Not so much. Food was the worst. When I addressed this with the head chef and his manager, I was told that corporate sent pictures of the food to be presented and they could not change anything. It was obvious that they were more interested in offering excuses than seeking easy problem resolutions. The food and menu gave one ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello! On behalf of the entire AmaWaterways family, I am sorry for the experience you had during your journey. We take pride in our work and want to take care of all of our guests while they...

Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony and outside balcony


AMA made our first River cruise experience amazing

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lemoney
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I just returned from our first river cruise. When deciding what to do for our 25th anniversary celebration we knew it had to be a cruise. We’ve been wanting to do a river cruise for years and since I first heard about AmaWaterways, it captured my heart. My husband knew I would love to see the Christmas markets as this is my favorite time of year, so we booked the Iconic Christmas ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Greetings from AmaWaterways, thank you for sharing your river cruise experience with us! It is great to know that our team was welcoming and helpful during your stay. We are delighted you had...

Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony and outside balcony


Magical Blue Danube and (early) Christmas Markets

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deredvers
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We have just returned from a wonderful AmaWaterways cruise, departing from Budapest finishing in Nuremberg. This is the second Ama cruise we have been on and both were similar itineraries though in different seasons - our first was in 2018 in the Summer and finished in Vilshofen instead of Nuremberg which we did this time. Luckily, most of the Christmas markets were open too! As most reviewers ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Thank you for taking a moment to write about your recent journey with us. It was wonderful to read how much you enjoyed the service our crew was able to provide you. Your generous review is...

Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony


Should Be Better for the Price

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forevercarlsbad
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise over other brands because we wanted to have an outstanding travel experience with other couples we are close to. We were told this was the "top of the line" for cruising. There were 25 of us in total, so we comprised about 1/3 of the ship's passengers. The food could have been, should have been better. Specifics: A. The pastries were mediocre. I know, hard to believe ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello! Thank you for sharing your recent experience on board your river cruise. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Exceptional personalized service is at the foundation of our core...

Sail Date: September 2022


Wonderful blend of service, scenery and European history

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Naples123
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

First time river cruisers and on AMA Waterways. We cruised north on the Danube from Budapest to Nuremberg on the Sonata which was at 50% capacity (Just prior to the elimination of the return air travel Covid test requirement). The service and attention to detail were wonderful. Cruise Manager Frederico was always available and helpful at every turn. Hotel Manager Miguel was a delight. We were ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Hello! Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you received such excellent service while sailing with us and that everything was to your liking during...

Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Stateroom with French balcony and outside balcony


Great staff, OK ship, OK food

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sfsports
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We went on a Backroads biking cruise, and for this purpose a river cruise was great. The AMAWaterways staff was wonderful - interesting, always willing to help, and just generally very competent. I can't say enough - the staff made the trip. It's a small ship, and they did the best with what they have. The music was great, the facilities were spotless, and they had a decent selection of ...
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Response from SocialMediaA, Coordinator, Social Media

Dear sfsports, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. While we were delighted to hear our staff exceeded your expectations, we were disheartened to hear you...

Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Suite with French balcony and outside balcony


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