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River Cruising:

STORIED Milestones &

ADVENTURES AWAIT
Meaningful Cartagena, Colombia

Experiences OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

14-Night Grand Danube Cruise
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia,
Bulgaria, Romania, Romania & Czech Republic
Vilshofen to Giurgiu (or reverse)
This is a big year for AmaWaterways. In January, the cruise Various Ships | September 30-December 9, 2024;
line hit a new milestone, recording the highest single month March 24-December 1, 2025
of reservations for Europe voyages in its history — surpassing • $600 shipboard credit per stateroom on select sailings
the previous record set in January 2023 by a whopping 27%. If Fares from $5,999 pp (Category E, March 24)
you’d like to sail the Danube this year, there’s still availability 15-Night Riches of the Mekong
on the 14-Night Grand Danube cruises departing September to Cambodia & Vietnam
December. We’re also taking reservations for 2025 voyages. Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Recognizing that more travelers are interested in off-season AmaDara | September 23-December 30, 2024;
travel now, AmaWaterways launched its 2024 Europe cruise season January 13-December 22, 2025
early this year, with voyages on the Danube and Rhine starting • Includes 2-night hotel accommodations in Hanoi at the
February 11. As the cruise line notes, off-season cruises offer guests Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including city tour,
quieter travel periods with fewer crowds and reduced airfares, rickshaw ride and water puppet show
while extending economic benefits to local communities for more • Includes overnight stay on board AmaDara in Ha Long Bay
months of the year. • Includes 3-night hotel accommodations in Siem Reap at the
This year AmaWaterways will make history by becoming the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (or similar)
AmaMagna, Passau, Germany first major river cruise line to sail Colombia’s Magdalena River. • Includes 2-night hotel accommodations in Ho Chi Minh City
Launching in November, AmaMagdalena will be joined by sister (Saigon) at the Sofitel Saigon Paza (or similar)
ship AmaMelodia in June 2025. The pair will offer seven-night Fares from $4,898 pp (Category C, April 21)
“The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts WHERE IN THE WORLD DO YOU itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla. We like the
of men,” wrote Mark Twain in his 1883 memoir Life on the 13-Night Magic of Colombia cruise tour which brackets the 13-Night Magic of Colombia
Mississippi. The acclaimed author wasn’t the first to be enamored WANT TO GO? voyage with three-night hotel packages in Medellín and Panama. Colombia & Panama
with river travel — nor the last. River cruising has become an In Europe, you can sip your way through famed wine regions, Because guests are interested in immersive and authentic Medellín to Panama
increasingly appealing way to travel, and for good reason. As admire castles overlooking the Rhine and Danube and visit experiences, AmaWaterways works closely with local communities AmaMagdalena | January 25-May 31, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26,
AmaWaterways notes, “Oceans take you to countries, rivers take delightful villages lining the Douro. In Asia, you can explore to offer activities that are respectful of the culture and August 9 & 23 & December 13, 2025
you through them.” A river cruise offers an up-close, unhurried floating markets, Buddhist monasteries and ancient temples along environment while showcasing local talents and traditions. To AmaMelodia | June 11 & 25, July 9, August 6 & 20, September 3 &
look at some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth — in a the Mekong. And who doesn’t want to experience the Amazon, that end, guests will enjoy an exclusive Carnaval celebration in 17, October 1-December 10 & 24, 2025
setting that is relaxed, intelligent and convivial. Itineraries are where you can visit native communities, commune with red Barranquilla, a jazz street performance in the island town of • Includes 3-night pre-cruise in Medellín
destination-focused, many featuring multiple UNESCO World howler monkeys and three-toed sloths, or see those elusive pink Mompox, and a cumbia performance by locals in El Banco. • Includes 3-night post-cruise in Panama
Heritage Sites. And, of course, river cruises are a tremendous value; dolphins? These are just a taste of the places you can go and the rich Fares from $7,022 pp (Category C, Various dates)
most offer all-inclusive fares that cover everything from onboard experiences that await.
cultural enrichment and guided sightseeing to complimentary wine At Cruise Specialists, we’re honored to partner with the world’s *See Terms & Conditions, page 38.
with lunch and dinner. best river cruise lines. Each one has its own appeal. Count on us to
match you with the one that best suits your interests and personality.

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