AmaWaterways on the Rhône & Saône at a glance
AmaWaterways currently operates 1 river-cruise vessel on the Rhône & Saône, with an average passenger count of 148. The line is headquartered in Calabasas, California and was founded in 2002; AmaWaterways operates a young, design-forward fleet across Europe, the Mekong, the Nile and the Chobe. The line is known for twin-balcony staterooms (a French balcony plus a step-out balcony in the same cabin), the chef-driven Chef's Table specialty restaurant and a complimentary bicycle program for guided cycling excursions.
The Rhône & Saône itself flows through Switzerland, France over 1294 kilometres. The combined Rhône and Saône itinerary runs the length of Burgundy and Provence — from the gastronomic capital of Lyon down to the Camargue wetlands at the Mediterranean. Highlights include the Roman amphitheatres of Vienne, Orange and Arles, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and the Côtes du Rhône wine villages of Tournon. Headline destinations served by AmaWaterways on this river include Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Vienne, Tournon.
AmaWaterways ships sailing the Rhône & Saône
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| AmaCello | 148 | 2008 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy & Provence | 8 nights | Lyon · Mâcon · Tournon · Viviers · Avignon · Arles · Tarascon |
| Taste of Southern France | 8 nights | Lyon · Beaune · Vienne · Tournon · Avignon · Arles |