AmaWaterways and Backroads are offering active river cruises in Europe in 2023 and 2024. The cruises will include biking tours on the Dordogne, Garonne, and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine, and Seine Rivers; and the Dutch & Belgian Waterways.

Backroads is a company that specializes in active travel. They offer trips in over 55 countries and have 44 years of experience running exceptional adventures.

The active river cruises will allow guests to explore some of Europe’s most captivating destinations with immersive, meticulously planned bike trips. They will also end each day in the comfort and luxury of an AmaWaterways river ship.

Whether as part of a Backroads group or on a full ship charter, every Backroads departure with AmaWaterways provides expert Trip Leaders and individualized support with multiple vans. This allows for optimum flexibility and a variety of biking route options each day.

The 2023-2024 river cruise trips available through AmaWaterways and Backroads include:

• Bordeaux River Cruise Bike Tour
• Danube River Cruise Bike Tour
• Dutch & Belgian Waterways – Tulip Time from Amsterdam to Bruges – River Cruise Bike Tour
• Portugal’s Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
• Rhine River Cruise Bike Tour
• Seine River Cruise Bike Tour

Backroads also runs unique family-focused itineraries for three distinct age groups: Teens & Kids; Older Teens & the 20s; Adult Kids 20s & Beyond.

In addition, Backroads offers Dolce Tempo Easygoing Active River Cruises. These tours are perfect for travelers new to active travel, or those who want to explore the world actively at a more leisurely pace.

Finally, Backroads offers Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour River Cruises. These exclusive sailings are where the complete ship is reserved to host 100+ Backroads guests.

“Our collaboration with Backroads is one of our most valued partnerships, as it is a natural extension of our commitment to health and wellness on all our sailings, and it allows us to further cater to the growing active traveler market,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways.

“Guests choosing to join a Backroads group or full ship charter are able to participate in active biking experiences as part of their vacation, while also enjoying the luxury and amenities of an AmaWaterways river ship,” Karst added.