Calabasas, CA - (Feb. 27, 2024) -
Special Offers and Engaging Hosts Await New and Past Guests on Select Europe Sailings
CALABASAS, CA - (Feb. 27, 2024) – Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways unveiled an exciting lineup of experiences and exclusive offers for its 2024 Summer European river cruise season. With 20 Celebration of Wine Cruises, two hosted cruises by travel personality Samantha Brown and Chef Joanne Weir, three special Loyalty Appreciation Cruises plus attractive Summer Triple Savings offer on select departures, Summer 2024 has a lot to offer new and returning river cruise guests. Travelers have until March 31, 2024 to reserve select 7-, 10- or 11-night Europe river cruises departing in July or August 2024 and benefit from C$2,400 savings per stateroom, a complimentary stateroom upgrade and a $50 onboard credit per stateroom. Solo travelers may choose to receive Single Supplement Waived in lieu of the Summer Triple Savings offer. Travelers opting for a 14-night Europe river cruise will save C$4,800 per stateroom and receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade as well as $100 onboard credit per stateroom.
The Summer Triple Savings offer is applicable to 18 itineraries across over 45 select departure dates from early July to end of August. In addition, it can be combined with AirPlus, AmaWaterways’ fixed-price airfare offer, allowing travelers to enjoy Economy Air at C$1,099, Premium Economy Air at C$2,999 or Business Class Air at C$4,999 per person from all major U.S. gateways on a wide selection of departure dates*.
Each Celebration of Wine River Cruises is hosted by a knowledgeable wine professional who leads guests through tastings and interactive discussions, accompanies them on select shore excursions to vineyards and cellars, and helps curate a special food and wine pairing dinner on board. Whether joining Andres Basso & Rodrigo Gonzalez, Owners & Winemakers, Lynfred Wines, on the Douro on August 10th, Karl and Carole Dinger, Owners, Terra Vina Wines on July 11th on the Rhône River or Theodora Lee, Owner Theopolis Vineyards on July 24th on the Danube, guests will delight in discovering one of the world’s most perfect blends: river cruising, wine and elegant cuisine.
Join award-winning television host, travel expert and Godmother, Samantha Brown, as she cruises on board her luxury ship, AmaMagna, through four countries along the Danube River departing July 29, 2024. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing. Or discover France’s legendary Burgundy region alongside James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, restaurant owner and television host Chef Joanne Weir as she hosts a special 7-night cruise on the newest French itinerary, Flavors of Burgundy, along the scenic Saône River departing Lyon on August 29, 2024.
The Loyalty Appreciation summer departures include exclusive offers and experiences designed for returning guests who have become an important part of the AmaWaterways family. Every Loyalty Appreciation Cruise offers past guests a choice of one of three attractive offers: Complimentary Economy Airfare (with an option of paying $2,999 for Business Class Air) or $1,000 per person cruise savings or for solo travelers, a reduced single supplement of just 10% on top of the standard per person cruise fare. In addition, these offers are combinable with guests’ AmaWaterways Loyalty Benefits, which include an additional $100 per person savings plus other amenities.
Summer 2024 Loyalty Appreciation Cruises include:
Impressions of the Seine & Paris – June 1-8 on board AmaDante
This itinerary highlights renowned sites in Paris as well as sites memorialized by Impressionist painters along France’s Seine River. Guests will visit Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, indulge in Norman chocolate, cheese and cider and enjoy guided bike tours through charming cities like Le Havre and Rouen.
Magna on the Danube – July 28-August 4 on board AmaMagna
Travelers will witness awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for AmaMagna, AmaWaterways’ flagship. In addition, this very special cruise will be hosted by TV Host and Travel Expert Samantha Brown.
Medieval Treasures – August 21-28 on board AmaCerto
This itinerary takes guests on a walk through thousands of years of history in France, Germany and Switzerland. Travelers will marvel at the architectural gems on display, and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer.
“Our Loyalty Appreciation Cruises are our heartfelt expression of gratitude to those who have chosen AmaWaterways as their preferred choice for river cruising. We are honored to welcome our loyal returning guests on these special cruises this summer, where we hope they will see some familiar faces and forge new lifelong friendships,’’ said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “We know many of our returning guests like to organize their travel plans to reunite with some of their favorite Cruise Managers so we also decided to announce, far in advance, which of our remarkable Cruise Managers will be hosting a selection of ten cruises this summer, all with special savings.’’
*Terms and Conditions apply.
For more information or to reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise and land package, contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.com.
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About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for 22 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.