AmaDahlia

Surprise, surprise as AmaWaterways celebrates inaugural Nile river cruise of new ship AmaDahlia

AmaWaterways celebrated the launch of its newest ship AmaDahlia  on the Nile River on 6 September, sailing the Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary. During the festivities, co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst surprised the ship’s first guests by joining them for a cocktail hour at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Cairo where all

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AmaWaterways returns to cruising in Europe … but it’s Germans-only for now

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

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Debbie Fiorino

AmaWaterways names travel veteran Debbie Fiorino as godmother of new ship AmaSiena

Cruise industry expert Debbie Fiorino has been named as godmother of AmaWaterways’ newest ship AmaSiena, set to cruise the Rhine, Moselle and Main rivers of Germany in July, 2020. Fiorino, as COO of Owned Brands for World Travel Holdings, the world’s largest cruise agency and leisure travel company, oversees the efforts of its Dream Vacations,

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river cruise vessel AmaDante

Two new itineraries and more land extensions from AmaWaterways in 2020

Two new itineraries, more land extensions and an expanded programme for new ship AmaMagna feature in AmaWaterways’ 2020 programme. Only a year after her launch, AmaMagna will cruise new waters, heading to the lower Danube for four selected departures. The innovative ship’s seven-night Gems of Southeast Europe itinerary passes through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops at

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AmaMagna river vessel of AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways gets all luvved up with its Renewal of Vows package on new ship AmaMagna

Couples looking for the perfect way to reaffirm their vows and reignite their spark may find the answer on AmaWaterways’ newest ship, AmaMagna, with its “Renewal of Vows” package. The luvved up offer is available exclusively on board the 196-guest AmaMagna, which arrives in May 2019 boasting a variety of ultra-spacious suites and common areas

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AmaSiena of AmaWaterways

Cruise queen Jane McDonald gives AmaWaterways a major Mekong boost

AmaWaterways has experienced unprecedented demand for voyages on the Mekong in the wake of featuring on the ‘Cruising with Jane McDonald’ series in February. The one-hour show followed the singer-celebrity as she cruised from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Prek Kdam in Cambodia. Jane McDonald with the AmaWaterways crew The company received a

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AmaSiena of AmaWaterways

Cruise queen Jane McDonald gives AmaWaterways a major Mekong boost

AmaWaterways has experienced unprecedented demand for voyages on the Mekong in the wake of featuring on the ‘Cruising with Jane McDonald’ series in February. The one-hour show followed the singer-celebrity as she cruised from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Prek Kdam in Cambodia. Jane McDonald with the AmaWaterways crew The company received a

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AmaWaterways welcomes new ship AmaLea to fleet with festive flourish

AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, AmaLea, in June with a celebration culminating in a surprise fireworks display. More than 200 international and local guests joined in a special afternoon event, which featured the raising of a traditional Bavarian maypole, a dockside cocktail reception, religious blessing, local entertainment and warm welcome by the Mayor of

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AmaKristina is the tops as AmaWaterways hits opposition for six in Berlitz River Cruise guide

AmaWaterways ships have grabbed six of the top ten rankings in the third edition of the Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA travel guide. And to cap the achievement, AmaKristina, named after AmaWaterways’ co-owner Kristin Karst, has been awarded the number one spot by Berlitz author Douglas Ward, recognised as the world’sleading authority on

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AmaWaterways offers new itineraries, more wine-themed cruises and new ship in 2018

AmaWaterways’ 2018 programme features “unforgettable river cruises” in Europe, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia and a brand new vessel, AmaLea. There are eight new itineraries, more wine-themed cruises, a “Sip and Sail” complimentary cocktail hour and an expanded list of active excursions and on-board activities. AmaLea after joining the AmaWaterways fleet in June 2018 Stuart Perl, Managing

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