The newest addition to the AmaWaterways fleet, the AmaMagna, is scheduled to set sail in May 2019. The goal was to redefine river cruising, with the new ship’s width spanning twice that of average-sized European river cruise ships. The result is a well-planned design that … [Read more...]
Top 5 Highlights from My AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise
AmaWaterways is a company that's highly regarded in the travel agency community, but might not be one you've heard quite so much about, which is why our own Cruise Specialists marketing team member Maggie Blehert dutifully obliged to enjoy a vacation with you in mind. (As always … [Read more...]
European Christmas Markets: Our Favorite Time to Cruise
If we could only pick one more river cruise to take, it wouldn’t be a difficult decision. BothRiver Cruise Advisor’s Ralph Grizzle and myself would, without hesitation, hop aboard one of the festive Christmas Markets river cruises that close out the year on the rivers of … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Welcomes Family-Friendly AmaViola Into The Fleet
AmaWaterways welcomed its newest ship, the into the fleet yesterday in a ceremony in the town of Vilshofen, Germany. The 170-guest AmaViola, like sister AmaStella, has been purpose-built to cater to multi-generational families travelling together; a rarity in the world of river … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Two Rivers: The Danube vs. The Douro
Vienna, Austria, sits on the Danube River like a crown jewel. The world-renowned city and the river that flows through it have been etched into the memories of many travelers and immortalized in “The Blue Danube,” a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss. Indeed, Vienna … [Read more...]