{"id":8675,"date":"2025-07-16T14:39:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/?p=8675"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:52:24","slug":"all-aboard-ama-exploring-europe-by-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/all-aboard-ama-exploring-europe-by-river\/","title":{"rendered":"All Aboard Ama &#8211; Exploring Europe by River"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Ready to explore Europe like never before? In Episode 3 of our <em>All Aboard Ama<\/em> series, we set sail on the legendary Danube River with AmaWaterways, discovering Europe in a way that\u2019s as relaxing as it is inspiring. From Budapest\u2019s iconic skyline to the fairytale town of D\u00fcrnstein, the grand boulevards of Vienna, and the vibrant culture of Bratislava, this journey through Central Europe is packed with inspiration for your next holiday. Whether you\u2019re a fan of European city breaks, curious about river cruising, or planning your next adventure, this episode offers a brilliant introduction to the magic of a Danube river cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to expect on a Danube River cruise with AmaWaterways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Europe is home to countless incredible destinations, and it would be convenient if something connected them all. Well, there is the Danube. AmaWaterways\u2019 <em>Queen of the Danube<\/em> tour flows from Budapest in Hungary through Bratislava in Slovakia, Vienna and Krems in Austria, and finally Passau and Vilshofen in Germany. Each stop offers unique, unforgettable experiences that all start in one of Europe\u2019s most beautiful cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Harrison insists everyone should see this for themselves, the most beautiful view in Budapest. This was one of the defining moments of his week-long luxury cruise. From high up at Buda Castle, overlooking the entire city of Budapest, the view was almost unfairly beautiful and left him completely speechless. And this was just the first day of the seven-day journey along the Danube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Heart of Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sailing the Danube felt to Harrison like gliding through the very heart of Europe. Culture, history, and life flourish along its shores, connecting five incredible countries, each with its character and stories to tell. From the grandeur of Budapest and the charming streets of Bratislava to the elegant avenues of Vienna, and even on to Prague if you wish, each destination left a lasting impression. If he had to pick three standout moments from the trip, Harrison says they would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Bratislava\u2019s Old Town<\/strong> &#8211; with its cobblestone streets, playful statues, and ancient gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Melk Abbey<\/strong> &#8211; perched high on a cliff, filled with centuries of history, ancient books, and relics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vienna<\/strong> &#8211; strolling its streets at sunset, marvelling at the architecture, and biking through its parks in the sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"8693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It amazed him just how many capital cities and iconic sights he could experience by simply following this one river. Looking back, Harrison feels genuinely lucky to have experienced so much in just seven days. There is no better way to explore Central Europe than sailing into a new port each morning, waking up to a brand-new city, and stepping right into its story. Before this trip, he never really thought he would make it to Vienna. It always felt like one of those dream destinations that would stay on his list forever. But this journey crossed off so many of those dream places all at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Travelling the Danube connected him to the very soul of Europe. Every day brought a new culture, a new history, and unforgettable views, all without any stress. When Harrison talks about it now with James, the cameraman who joined him on the trip, they still cannot quite believe they saw and experienced so much and met so many wonderful people in just a single week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why a river cruise?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This was Harrison\u2019s first river cruise, and now he understands why people love them so much. Before, he did not get it. Now he does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Being guided effortlessly from one magical place to the next was one of the most relaxing experiences he has ever had. Sure, he and James were filming and working throughout, but there were so many moments when they looked at each other and said, <em>\u201cThis is our job.\u201d<\/em>  To see so many places, soak up so many different cultures, and do it all in just one week, Harrison cannot think of a better way to explore Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8700\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Your-paragraph-text-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Experience the Danube?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If Harrison has inspired you as much as he inspired us, there has never been a better time to discover the Danube with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/ama-waterways\">AmaWaterways<\/a>. Whether you are a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveller, you will find something to fall in love with, from the enchanting cities to the world-class service onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Watch the episode now and take a look at our exclusive<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/ama-waterways\">\u00a0AmaWaterways<\/a>\u00a0offers via the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xR7EJNojFmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Watch the full episode now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/ama-waterways\/ama-magna\"><strong>Explore AmaWaterways Danube Sailing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to explore Europe like never before? 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