AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
Overview
Heartfelt journeys along the world’s most beautiful rivers.
AmaWaterways offers award-winning river cruises that feel personal, luxurious, and deeply enriching. With beautifully appointed ships, immersive shore excursions, and outstanding cuisine (including wine and beer with meals as standard), every journey is crafted with care — sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
Life onboard is elegant yet relaxed, with open seating dining, included daily excursions, and a welcoming crew who know your name and your favourite drink. It’s all about quality, connection, and slowing down to truly savour each moment.
For solo travellers, AmaWaterways offers a wonderfully reassuring experience. The smaller ships and inclusive atmosphere make it easy to feel at home, while special solo offers — including reduced or waived single supplements — open up even more possibilities.
Wherever you sail, you’ll travel with heart — and come home changed.
The Ship
AmaSintra is AmaWaterways’ flagship on the Douro River, purpose-built for sailing through northern Portugal’s dramatic wine country. The Douro is unlike most European rivers — steeper, more rugged, and wonderfully atmospheric — and AmaSintra is designed to make the most of it.
This is a river cruise that feels sun-drenched, cultural, and deeply relaxed, combining scenery, wine heritage, and Portuguese warmth in a way that’s instantly appealing.
Douro Fleet Context
AmaWaterways operates specially adapted ships on the Douro due to the river’s locks and geography.
AmaSintra represents this class, offering the same high Ama standards in a style tailored specifically to the region.
The onboard experience across Douro sailings is consistent — the defining difference is the landscape and cultural focus, not the level of comfort.
Size & Design
Intimate ship designed for the Douro’s unique conditions
Bright, contemporary interiors with a relaxed Mediterranean feel
Excellent outdoor viewing areas for vineyard-lined cruising
The atmosphere is friendly, calm, and easy to settle into.
Key Features
Staterooms & Suites
Most staterooms feature French or outside balconies
Light-filled cabins with simple, elegant décor
Designed for comfort after warm, excursion-filled days
Cabins are slightly more compact than on wider European rivers, with the emphasis firmly on the scenery beyond the window.
Dining & Social Spaces
Main Restaurant with regionally inspired Portuguese cuisine
Local wines featured prominently
Open seating dining encourages relaxed conversation
Sun Deck and lounge areas ideal for scenic cruising
Food and wine are very much part of the Douro experience.
Itineraries
AmaSintra sails the Douro River, typically roundtrip from Porto, with itineraries focusing on:
Vineyards and wine estates
Historic riverside towns
Salamanca (Spain) on select journeys
These itineraries are unhurried and immersive — perfect for travellers who enjoy culture, scenery, and gentle exploration.
Other Details
Carries approximately 100–110 guests
Warm & Scenic atmosphere
Best For
Who She’s Ideal For
AmaSintra is especially well suited to:
Wine lovers
Solo travellers who enjoy relaxed social settings
Couples and friends
Mature travellers
First-time river cruisers drawn to scenery and culture
Solo Traveller Insight
AmaSintra is a comfortable and reassuring choice for solo travellers thanks to:
Included guided excursions
Open seating dining
A friendly, intimate ship environment
Solo supplements vary by sailing, with occasional solo-friendly pricing available.