AmaWaterways Celebration of Wine Cruises

Wine Cruises for Wineries & Wine Clubs

Plan a European wine river cruise for your winery or wine club, strengthen customer loyalty, and grow your community—with turnkey marketing, reservations, and experienced group travel support.

An escorted-group opportunity

Choose Your Dream European Wine Region Itinerary—and Receive Two Complimentary Voyage Fares

On an eligible escorted sailing, when your winery or wine club brings 10 paid couples, the group leader and one guest receive two complimentary voyage-fare credits. Each credit is calculated using the group's average voyage fare.

See If Your Group Qualifies

Available on eligible escorted group sailings with 10 paid couples. The two voyage-fare credits—one for the group leader and one for a guest—are calculated using the group's average voyage fare. Subject to availability and current program terms. This escorted-group opportunity is separate from AmaWaterways' independently vetted Wine Host program.

Turnkey promotion and travel support

We Handle Everything. All You Have to Do Is Spread the Word.

WineCruise.com creates the complete marketing system and manages the travel details. Your role is simple: share the opportunity with your customers and members through social media, email, tasting-room conversations, and local events.

Custom Event Webpage

A co-branded home for the group cruise, itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.

Online Booking

A clear reservation path supported by personal guest assistance.

Posters and Flyers

Ready-to-use promotional materials for the tasting room and local events.

Social Posts and Graphics

Complete, ready-to-share content—not simply a folder of images.

Facebook Event Promotion

WineCruise.com builds and promotes a Facebook Event page to help reach the local community.

Reservations and Travel Support

We answer guest questions and manage travel details from booking through the return home.

Real WineCruise.com groups

Your Customers. Your Wines. Europe's Rivers.

These are real WineCruise.com travelers—sharing wine, exploring renowned regions, and building relationships that continue long after the cruise.

WineCruise.com winery group traveling together in Portugal's Douro Valley

A real WineCruise.com group sharing the people, places, and wines of Europe's celebrated river regions.

A smart winery partnership

What Your Winery or Wine Club Gains

Deepen Customer Loyalty

Spend relaxed, meaningful time with customers and members in an unforgettable setting.

Grow Your Community

Give loyal guests a reason to invite friends and introduce new people to your winery or wine club.

Extend Your Brand

Connect your name with elevated international travel and celebrated European wine regions.

Turnkey Promotion

Launch with a complete campaign while your team focuses on one job: spreading the word.

Professional Guest Support

We manage questions, reservations, and travel logistics from the first deposit through the journey home.

Two Complimentary Voyage-Fare Credits

On eligible escorted sailings, bring 10 couples and receive two voyage-fare credits—one for the leader and one for a guest.

Winery partner proof

Wineries That Have Sailed With Us

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard winery cruise group

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard

Maryland

WineCruise.com winery-group partner.

Ankida Ridge Vineyards winery cruise group

Ankida Ridge Vineyards

Virginia

WineCruise.com winery-group partner.

Breathless Wines winery cruise group

Breathless Wines

California

WineCruise.com winery-group partner.

Where wine leads the way

Explore Europe's Celebrated Wine Regions

Choose the European wine-region itinerary that fits your community and discover Old World vineyards, cuisine, and culture together.

Why AmaWaterways

Luxury River Cruising Designed for Wine Lovers

Hosted wine tastings
Share your winery's personality and wines in an intimate onboard setting.
Vineyard and cellar experiences
Discover regional traditions through included and optional shore experiences.
More included
Wine and beer with lunch and dinner, Sip & Sail cocktail hour, Wi-Fi, and entertainment.
Choice of excursions
Guests can select from active, gentle, and cultural touring options in many ports.
Wellness Your Way
Balance wine-focused experiences with guided hiking and biking tours, onboard yoga and wellness classes, enriching lectures, and gentler sightseeing choices. Make each day as active or relaxed as you prefer.
A Foodie's Dream
Enjoy award-winning gourmet, farm-to-table cuisine, regional ingredients, elegant wine pairings, multiple dining venues, and AmaWaterways' intimate Chef's Table experience.

Learn more through our co-branded AmaWaterways site →

A separate AmaWaterways opportunity

Want to Host a Wine Cruise for Your Winery?

Select wineries may qualify to serve as an official AmaWaterways Wine Host—even if they have never sailed on a wine cruise before. AmaWaterways looks for established wineries with an engaged customer or wine-club community and the ability to attract approximately 40 or more guests.

  • A complimentary balcony stateroom for two
  • Complimentary airfare when qualifying guest levels are reached
  • AmaWaterways purchasing and highlighting the winery's wines onboard
  • Increased winery exposure and opportunities to reach new customers
  • Hosted wine tastings and educational presentations
  • A special wine-pairing dinner featuring the winery's wines
  • A featured Sip & Sail event

Wine Host selection, benefits, and guest requirements are determined by AmaWaterways and are subject to vetting, availability, and current program terms.

Kimberly Green, Wine Cruise and Group Travel Specialist
AmaWaterways Million Dollar Producer award
WineCruise.com and CruiseOne
Experienced guidance from start to finish

Expert Group Travel Support

WineCruise.com combines Kimberly Green's 15 years of experience organizing group travel with the support of CruiseOne and AmaWaterways. Your winery, wine club, and guests receive personal attention backed by established travel-industry partners.

Kimberly Green — Wine Cruise & Group Travel Specialist

15 years of experience organizing group travelOrganized 100+ group travel tripsAmaWaterways Million Dollar ProducerCertified AmaWaterways SpecialistCLIA Accredited Cruise CounselorDedicated winery-group support

WineCruise.com · CruiseOne — The Green Group
800-874-0405 · kgreen@cruiseone.com
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Picture the possibilities

Imagine Your Winery Customers Here

From wine-country dinners and cellar visits to relaxed moments onboard, the best part is experiencing it together.

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Private, no-obligation consultation

Request a Qualification Conversation

Tell us a little about your winery or wine club. Kimberly will personally follow up to discuss your audience, possible itineraries, the escorted-group voyage-fare opportunity, hosting eligibility when appropriate, and the turnkey promotion plan.

The escorted-group voyage-fare opportunity and AmaWaterways Wine Host program have different qualifications and current program terms.

Frequently asked questions

Winery Group Wine Cruise FAQs

What is a wine cruise for wineries or wine clubs?

It is a winery group cruise or wine club cruise built around an AmaWaterways European river itinerary, with wine-focused experiences, a shared community, and professional group-travel support.

How many guests do we need?

For an eligible escorted sailing, 10 paid couples may unlock two complimentary voyage-fare credits. The separate AmaWaterways Wine Host program typically requires a larger audience and is subject to AmaWaterways vetting and current terms.

What does WineCruise.com handle?

We provide a custom event webpage, online booking, tasting-room posters and flyers, ready-to-share social posts and graphics, Facebook Event promotion, reservations, guest questions, and travel support. You spread the word.

What is the difference between escorting and hosting?

An escorted group travels with its winery or wine-club leader and may qualify for the two voyage-fare credits. An official Wine Host is separately vetted by AmaWaterways and may receive additional benefits while providing onboard wine programming.

Do our guests need to be wine experts?

No. The experience is designed for wine lovers, friends, and traveling companions. Guests can enjoy food, culture, sightseeing, wellness activities, and relaxed time together.

Why AmaWaterways?

An AmaWaterways wine cruise combines intimate river ships, included excursions, award-winning cuisine, regional wines, wellness options, and access to celebrated European wine regions.

How do we find out if we qualify?

Submit the qualification form. Kimberly will review your audience, goals, timing, and program fit before recommending the best next step.