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Karen Zimmerman
Vacation Consultant

Smithsonian Journeys / Amawaterways Sailings

AmaWaterways is thrilled to announce a new alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and a leader in authentic and enriching small-group travel. Their new shared collection of more than 30 European sailings debuting in 2026 provides opportunities to engage with a variety of Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma and expertise, these extremely knowledgeable individuals have dedicated entire careers to pursuing their passions and will offer incredible insights to ensure your journey is as captivating as it is meaningful.

Book an AmaWaterways cruise between July 1, 2025- September 30, 2025 and enjoy the below:

Offers*

  • Expedia Amenity Program: Receive $300 onboard credit on select sailings.
  • Airplus: Receive fixed air rates starting at $899 / C$1,099 roundtrip on select sailings. Speak to an Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant on how to get this offer
  • Anniversary Sale: Up to $2,500 / C$3,000 cruise savings per stateroom.
  • Triple Savings: Up to $100 cruise savings + complimentary upgrade + $50 onboard credit per person 

Every Smithsonian Journeys Departure Includes:

  • Gourmet Dining – Fine dining at every meal, plus a multi-course tasting at The Chef’s Table
  • Excursions – Up to 6 immersive guided tours daily, including exclusive Smithsonian Journeys experiences
  • Personalized Service – Dedicated AmaWaterways Cruise Manager who takes care of you throughout your journey
  • Cocktail Hour – Complimentary Daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour
  • Seamless Travel – Airport transfers and portage service to and from the ship on cruise embarkation and disembarkation days*
  • Smithsonian Journey Experts – Two dedicated Smithsonian Journey Experts who will provide enriching lectures on topics related to the destinations you visit

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Featured Deals

  • 7 night Asia and Asia Pacific Cruise

    7 night Asia and Asia Pacific Cruise
    Depart: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
    Returns: Mon, Feb 22, 2027
    Depart – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Ho Chi Minh City | My Tho | Cai Be | Sa Dec | Tan Chau | Border Crossing | Phnom Penh | Oudong | Oknhatey Village | Ankgor Ban | Kampong Cham | Siem Reap
    Returns – San Marino, San Marino
    Ho Chi Minh City | My Tho | Cai Be | Sa Dec | Tan Chau | Border Crossing | Phnom Penh | Oudong | Oknhatey Village | Ankgor Ban | Kampong Cham | Siem Reap
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,249* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Returns: Sat, Jul 25, 2026
    Depart – Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Amsterdam | Utrecht | Dsseldorf | Rhine Gorge | Rdesheim | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel
    Returns – Basel, Switzerland
    Amsterdam | Utrecht | Dsseldorf | Rhine Gorge | Rdesheim | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,699* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Sat, Apr 4, 2026
    Returns: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
    Depart – Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Amsterdam | Delta | Ghent | Antwerp | Rotterdam
    Returns – Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Amsterdam | Delta | Ghent | Antwerp | Rotterdam
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,699* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    Returns: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Depart – Nuremberg, Germany
    Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | Budapest
    Returns – Budapest, Hungary
    Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | Budapest
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,749* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Returns: Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    Depart – Nuremberg, Germany
    Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | Budapest
    Returns – Budapest, Hungary
    Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | Budapest
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,849* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Mon, Jun 22, 2026
    Returns: Mon, Jun 29, 2026
    Depart – Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Returns – Giurgiu, Romania
    Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $3,949* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Thu, Sep 3, 2026
    Returns: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Depart – Paris, France
    Paris | Les Andelys | Le Havre | Rouen | Vernon
    Returns – Paris, France
    Paris | Les Andelys | Le Havre | Rouen | Vernon
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,149* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Mon, May 18, 2026
    Returns: Mon, May 25, 2026
    Depart – Vilshofen, Germany
    Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest
    Returns – Budapest, Hungary
    Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,449* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Returns: Thu, Oct 15, 2026
    Depart – Lyon, France
    Lyon | Lyon | Lyon | Vienne | Tournon | Viviers | Avignon | Arles | Arles
    Returns – Arles, France
    Lyon | Lyon | Lyon | Vienne | Tournon | Viviers | Avignon | Arles | Arles
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,449* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Returns: Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Depart – Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Amsterdam | Utrecht | Dsseldorf | Rhine Gorge | Rdesheim | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel
    Returns – Basel, Switzerland
    Amsterdam | Utrecht | Dsseldorf | Rhine Gorge | Rdesheim | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,599* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Thu, Oct 1, 2026
    Returns: Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Depart – Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux | Libourne | Blaye | Bourg | Cadillac
    Returns – Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux | Libourne | Blaye | Bourg | Cadillac
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,799* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
    Returns: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
    Depart – Vilshofen, Germany
    Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest
    Returns – Budapest, Hungary
    Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,849* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
    Returns: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
    Depart – Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Returns – Giurgiu, Romania
    Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $4,849* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 7 night Europe Cruise

    7 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
    Returns: Fri, Oct 2, 2026
    Depart – Porto, Portugal
    Porto | Rgua | Vega de Terrn | Pinho
    Returns – Porto, Portugal
    Porto | Rgua | Vega de Terrn | Pinho
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $5,049* USD
    Taxes & fees included
  • 14 night Europe Cruise

    14 night Europe Cruise
    Depart: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
    Returns: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
    Depart – Vilshofen, Germany
    Vilshofen | Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Returns – Giurgiu, Romania
    Vilshofen | Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Budapest | Mohacs | Vukovar | Belgrade | Iron Gates | Vidin | Rousse | Giurgiu
    Expedia® Extras* (Extras vary and apply to select staterooms and prices)
    • One Key members earn 2% in OneKeyCash
    from
    $8,199* USD
    Taxes & fees included

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*Expedia Extras offers are per stateroom (unless otherwise stated) on select sailings, based on double occupancy, apply to new bookings only, are not combinable with any other offer, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, click the specific Expedia Extra offer or contact your Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant.

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Karen Zimmerman
Vacation Consultant