AmaWaterways has resumed operations in Europe with a series of charter sailings onboard AmaKristina, catering for local German guests only.
The company has warmly welcomed its first new guests while implementing enhanced health and safety protocols on board its award-winning ships.
“As the proud Godmother of our award-winning AmaKristina, I am honoured that she was our very first river cruise ship to set sail in Europe this summer,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways.
“Although many countries continue to have travel restrictions in place, we have begun operating a series of sailings for European guests. With these sailings, we have been able to put into practice and perfect our enhanced health and safety protocols while demonstrating that travellers can enjoy our unforgettable river cruise holidays with peace of mind.”
AmaWaterways’ new procedures reflect the in-depth recommendations contained within the EU Healthy Gateways guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organisation (WHO), IG RiverCruise and other official authorities.
Safety protocols are being strictly observed in the lounge of AmaKristina and, below, in the dining room
Based on current regulations, pre-boarding health questionnaires are required, and guests and crew are both subject to daily temperature checks. The crew has received in-depth updated training and each ship will have a designated Public Health Officer overseeing the application of these specific protocols.
While AmaWaterways’ ships are spacious in their own right, normally accommodating just 150 guests, current regulations limit all river cruise ships to a maximum of 100 guests. Crew members are required to wear face coverings at all times while guests must wear them only while moving around the ship.