AmaWaterways

An AmaWaterways river cruise is about more than the destination — it's the journey. The line operates a fleet of purpose-built European riverboats along with smaller ships on the Mekong in Southeast Asia and the Chobe River in Africa, most carrying between 20 and 190 guests. Shore excursions are included in every port of call, along with all onboard dining, fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, internet access and Wi-Fi, and bicycles you can use to explore on your own or join a guided bike tour.

AmaWaterways is known in particular for its twin balcony staterooms — a design the line pioneered — and for above-average dining, including a specialty restaurant on most ships and wine pairings sourced regionally along each river.