AmaKristina Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Everything about AMA Kristina was Special. It is true, all is included, except gratuities to Tour Guides and Staff (at the end of the trip). They provide, advise, and have everything you can imagine. The ship is a Happy Place floating to take you to additional Happy Places. Can hardly wait to take another AMA Cruise! Their service is excellent, I wish I had purchased the Pre and Post Cruise options, AMA knows how to have fun!

We had a wonderful week of sailing. We were so happy with the ship and the destinations. The staff and service were so special. We are looking forward to our next adventure with AMA Waterways!

AMA does a great job. One tiny excursion that was a waste of time (Gengenbach).

The food was fantastic, the wine was flowing, the service was excellent. All the staff were friendly and always smiling. 

The tours were wonderful, as were the guides.

i can think of nothing that needs improvement!!!

There is nothing that compares to a River Cruise. Ocean cruises take you to a country, River cruises take you through multiple countries. The smaller ship makes for a more personal and intimate experience. You get to actually meet and socialize with the people you cruise with. We met so many wonderful people. The included Excursions were led by extremely knowledgeable, local guides who walked us through every city we visited.

Terrific sailing. Ship is beautiful. Crew was helpful and kind.

This was by far the best cruise I have ever been on. We loved the intimate environment and exceptional service. They communicated at every turn and did there best to accommodate and anticipate every need. I'm sold on river cruising and cruising with Ama!

Cruise was very relaxing. Not a lot to do onboard but it is nice that they have tours already scheduled. Had to switch ships from the AmaStella to the AmaKristina due to water levels but Betti - the cruise manager, did an amazing job handling it and the cruise - very minimal impact. Not as much food as on the big ships and not available at all time. Food was really not up to par. They need to realize that not everything needs to be cooked with alcohol. Some people don't or can't have alcohol.

From the time we got on the ship until we left, the crew and staff made us feel at home. enjoyed the excursions as i got a chance to really get a feel for different cities. Even when there are issues, the crew worked diligently to get it all take care of! Absolutely enjoyed it all!!

Absolutely wonderful Tulip Cruise to ports in Belgium and Holland. All excursions were included and were fabulous. Food was fantastic in both restaurants and we had a lovely Piano/keyboard player for dancing at night and they had a couple of entertainer groups come on in ports as well. Weather was lovely for April and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Good: The ship is a marvel of excellence. It’s beautifully appointed with an air of luxury. When we were welcomed aboard, the comment most heard from my fellow passengers was, “I was blown away.” Many of the tour experiences when the ship docks were a real pleasure. They would have been difficult to find or afford without the guidance provided by Ama. Standouts for me were the bicycle ride through wine country and the tours to the truffle farm and the town of Beaujolais. The crew is well-trained, efficient, excellent at their jobs, engaging, hard-working, and a true pleasure to deal with. The entire operation is a model of efficiency. They deliver on their promise of seamless luxury, most especially by ensuring you won’t have to handle your luggage. From shore to ship and back to shore, you’ll find your bags waiting in your room. All of this is executed with military precision. If you love cruise ship luxury and experience, read no further. Ama is your place to be. More than half the passengers had been on an Ama cruise before. The Bad: All that military precision comes with a price. In order for your bags to get where they’re supposed to be before you get there, you’ll have to put up with a lot of “hurry up and wait.” A very military experience indeed. On Day 3, the transfer from Barcelona to Avignon by TGV required us to have our bags in the hallway by 6:45 a.m., which in turn required us to get out of bed at the time we would be going to bed if we were still in NY. Then, of course, Ama must keep you busy because the bags get to the next stop by truck, and you’re traveling by TGV. So, they set up a city tour in the morning (when I should be sleeping). These tours take you by bus through a city where a guide tells you what you just past on your right or left. Free time is limited because, well, there’s a train to catch. There is constant pressure to be where you have to be and be there on time. It’s understandable but not much fun. Hurry up and wait describes the entire experience. The tour starts at 9, be ready 10 minutes before, get your ticket, what color is it, follow the guide with the paddle of the same color, get on the bus, ride the bus for an hour, take a tour, you get 45 minutes of free time after the tour, but be on the bus at this location to keep us all on schedule. And so on. I go on vacation to relax. Nothing about this experience was relaxing. The food, in my opinion, was mediocre by European standards. Enjoying freshly prepared food at great restaurants is at the top of my list of reasons to vacation there. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. The Ugly: Worst of all, I never felt I was seeing Europe. Despite the pleasure of the tours I mentioned above, there were as many that were unenjoyable. Instead of spending time in Europe, experiencing their cuisine, their culture, and their people, we spent our time on buses, trains, and ships. Bottom line, going on an Ama cruise and thinking you’ve been to Europe is like going to Lion Country Safari and thinking you’ve been to Africa.

At the end of each day I told my husband "today was my favorite day it can't get better than this" and it did get better and better until the final day when I had to leave this incredible experience and my new AMA family!