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AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways runs destination-led river cruises with smaller ships, included dining, and an emphasis on waking up close to the places travelers actually came to see.

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7: upcoming gay sailings
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Meet AmaMelodia

The ships make the brand real

AmaWaterways ships with upcoming gay sailings

3 represented in our current catalog

Cruise ship

AmaMelodia

Next: March 3, 2027OUTbound

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Cruise ship

Ama Lilia

Next: March 22, 2027Brand g Vacations · OUTbound

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AmaCerto

Next: December 8, 2027Adventure Bears

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What to know before you pick a ship

Best for: Travelers who prefer river-scale ships, immersive port days, and a polished but relaxed onboard routine over a large resort-style vessel.A charter can completely remix the usual age range and onboard rhythm—sometimes delightfully beyond recognition.
Vibe: Warm, refined, and destination-first, with river views doing a very effective job of competing with the lounge playlist.
Pricing: Lowest published fare in current listings: $4,797 USD. Cabin, occupancy, taxes, and charter extras vary by operator.
Operators: Brand g Vacations (4) · OUTbound (2) · Adventure Bears

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Upcoming AmaWaterways gay cruises

7 current listings

Colorful colonial buildings and palm trees line a Colombian street in OUTbound's Magic of Colombia artwork.

OUTbound

Magic of Colombia River Cruise

Cartagena, Colombia → El Banco, Colombia

Program: March 3, 2027 – March 10, 2027AmaMelodia · 7 program nights

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Published price$4,797 USDView details

Representative Middle East cruise destination artwork

Brand g Vacations

Egypt and the Nile

Luxor, Egypt

Program: March 22, 2027 – April 2, 2027Ama Lilia · 11 program nights

Limited availability

Published price$10,499 USDView details

Representative Middle East cruise destination artwork

Brand g Vacations

Egypt and the Nile II

Luxor, Egypt

Program: November 8, 2027 – November 19, 2027Ama Lilia · 7 cruise nights · 11 program nights

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Published price$10,499 USDView details

Representative Europe cruise destination artwork

Adventure Bears

Magical Christmas Markets of Germany

Nuremberg, Germany → Frankfurt, Germany

Program: December 8, 2027 – December 15, 2027AmaCerto · 7 program nights

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Representative Middle East cruise destination artwork

Brand g Vacations

Egypt and the Nile I

Luxor, Egypt

Program: February 14, 2028 – February 25, 2028Ama Lilia · 11 program nights

Full-ship charter

Published price$10,399 USDView details

Representative Middle East cruise destination artwork

Brand g Vacations

Egypt and the Nile II

Luxor, Egypt

Program: March 20, 2028 – March 31, 2028Ama Lilia · 11 program nights

Full-ship charter

Published price$10,399 USDView details

The Great Sphinx stands before pyramids in OUTbound's Pharaohs and Pyramids of Egypt Cruise artwork.

OUTbound

Pharaohs & Pyramids of Egypt Cruise

Luxor, Egypt

Program: April 3, 2028 – April 14, 2028Ama Lilia · 11 program nights

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Published price$7,997 USDView details