AmaWaterways River Cruises | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly
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We've been on 120 cruises and we would rate this in our top three for service.
We truly think AmaWaterways is a great way to explore the world, specifically rivers throughout the world, and we cannot wait to go back on AmaWaterways again in the future.
The service on board was absolutely exceptional from the stateroom attendant to the bartenders to our waitstaff, everyone had such an incredible warm presence to them.
The entertainment was lacking on our ship. There was one main piano player, her name was Maria. She's fantastic, but she was the main entertainment for most of our cruise.
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This video is brought to you by @nomadlane. We use the Nomad Lane Bento Backpack as our personal item when we fly and cruise. It fits under the seat on a flight, keeps everything organized on travel days, and makes for an easy carry-on for embarkation day. If you’re considering an AmaWaterways river cruise, this is the review you don’t want to book without watching first. After spending 10 days sailing with AmaWaterways, we’re sharing our completely honest Good, Bad & Ugly review. From the incredible food, excursions, service, and value to the things that surprised us (and a few that genuinely frustrated us), we’re breaking down exactly what it’s like to cruise with one of the world’s most popular luxury river cruise lines. Whether you’re comparing AmaWaterways to Viking, Avalon, Uniworld, Tauck, or Scenic—or simply wondering if river cruising is worth the price—we hope this review helps you make the best decision for your next vacation. 👇 In this video: • What AmaWaterways does better than almost anyone • The cabins, food, included excursions & onboard experience • The biggest disappointments we encountered • Who we think AmaWaterways is perfect for…and who should look elsewhere • Our final verdict: Would we sail with AmaWaterways again? We purchase our own cruises whenever possible so you can expect honest opinions—not a sales pitch. If something impressed us, we’ll tell you. If something missed the mark, we’ll tell you that too. 🚢 Planning your next cruise? Our travel agency would love to help you find the right cruise for your travel style. 🌎 https://jjcruise.com 👍 If you found this review helpful: • Subscribe for in-depth cruise reviews, ship tours, cruise news, and travel guides. • Leave a comment with your biggest AmaWaterways question or tell us about your own experience. • Give this video a 👍 if you’d like to see more Good, Bad & Ugly reviews. Similar Videos: AmaWaterways Full Tour & Review 2026 (Top River Cruise Ship) https://youtu.be/HDOxThgj-7k What We Wish We Knew Before our First River Cruise https://youtu.be/QxUKUp0TT24 We sailed our first Christmas Market Cruise | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly https://youtu.be/rWxZ88o2jPg Emerald Cruises Full Tour & Review 2026 (Top River Cruise Ship) https://youtu.be/6fOvnSu3V3c We sailed our first Super Yacht Cruise 2026 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly https://youtu.be/5WJVlyQhRzY We were SHOCKED by this Celebrity River Cruise News! (Pricing & Maiden Voyage Revealed) https://youtu.be/mT3r53ZAnlM Crystal Symphony Full Tour & Review 2026 (Top Luxury Cruise Ship after $150M Renovation) https://youtu.be/4i1CTMJW6l4 Things Cruisers MUST know before trying Royal Caribbean Cruises https://youtu.be/Uq89vNMAsyQ Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Full Tour & Review (World's Largest Cruise Ship) https://youtu.be/DNSgJRxqSO0 OUR CRUISE EMBARKATION WAS CANCELED 3 DAYS BEFORE OUR CRUISE! https://youtu.be/E2jwthJTUUo Thanks for sailing with us! #AmaWaterways #RiverCruise #cruisereview