Wine Enthuasists Rejoice: AmaWaterways Offering New Wine Itinerary With Esteemed Hosts

Just in time for National Wine Day (May 25), award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways shares details on its newest French itinerary debuting in 2024, Flavors of Burgundy, embarking guests on a tasty journey along the Saône River visiting a collection of France’s most prestigious vineyards. This announcement comes along with the unveiling of eminent wine hosts who will welcome guests on AmaWaterways’ 2023 and 2024 series of Celebration of Wine River Cruises. Guests are invited to choose from over 60 hosted departures each year designed to delve deeper into the flavors of Europe through a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences.

“Since the debut of our Celebration of Wine River Cruises in 2010, we’ve continued to see increasing demand for these epicurean experiences giving our guests the opportunity to sip local wine while sailing through breathtaking wine regions of the world alongside acclaimed North American and European wine hosts,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways. “The interest for the fascinating world of French wines is such that we decided to specially curate this new Flavors of Burgundy itinerary, that will take our guests on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful vineyards of this renowned wine producing region of France.”

The Flavors of Burgundy itinerary takes epicurean travelers on a palate-pleasing river cruise journey between Dijon and Lyon highlighting the distinctive French flavors throughout the Burgundy region. This mesmerizing sail will bring guests to some of France’s most iconic vineyards and charming châteaux as they savor exquisite regional cuisine and delightful treats on board and in the wonderful ports visited along the way. An exclusive video showcasing highlights of the Flavors of Burgundy itinerary can be found here.

Each Celebration of Wine River Cruise features enhanced epicurean experiences and is hosted by a qualified wine expert from North America or Europe. AmaWaterways’ diverse, curated line-up of wine hosts represents a selection of notable wine experts including vineyard owners, winemakers, certified sommeliers and wine educators. The hosts bring hand-selected wines on board to serve during a special meal, tastings, or seminars, all included in the price of the cruise. Some wines come from the expert’s own winery while other selections may be sourced from wineries located along the river cruise itinerary.

In 2023, AmaWaterways offers more than 60 Celebration of Wine River Cruises. A sample of itineraries and wine hosts to choose from include: