Cruise News - AMA Waterways in 2013 and 2014
January 23 - 2013 : AmaWaterways unveils what's new for 2013 and 2014
Family-owned and operated river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced a robust list of new developments for its 2013 and 2014 seasons, including new pricing, itineraries, discounts, ships, amenities, land programs, theme cruises and marketing tools
New 2014 Pricing, Itineraries & Discounts: Prices and itineraries for 2014 cruises are now available online. Travel agents may also visit the AmaWaterways website to order copies of the 2014 Preview Brochure. Any 2014 river cruise booked by Sept. 30, 2013 is granted a five percent Early Booking Discount off the full cruise price. Full payment is not required. Guests who do pay in full at the time of booking receive an additional five percent Early Payment Discount.
New Ships: AmaWaterways will debut two new ships in Amsterdam and Portugal in 2013. The 164-passenger AmaPrima (sister ship to the AmaCerto) will make its maiden voyage on April 3, 2013 in Amsterdam, with a special christening celebration Aug. 6, 2013. The 106-passenger AmaVida will make its debut on March 26, 2013 in Porto, Portugal. The AmaPrima will service 10 itineraries: Tulip Time Cruise, Melodies of the Danube, The Romantic Danube, Blue Danube Discovery, The Legendary Danube, Magnificent Europe,Grand Danube Cruise, Black Sea Voyage, Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube, and Christmas Time Cruise.The AmaVida will service four itineraries on the Douro River: Port Wine & Flamenco, Enticing Douro, Impressions of France & Portugal and Classic Port Wines & Charming Quintas.
The AmaSonata and AmaReina (sister ships to the AmaCerto) will debut in Europe in 2014. These deluxe164-passenger ships will feature Twin Balcony Staterooms and Suites, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary creations, complimentary fine wine and beer at lunch and dinner, multiple dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, massage and beauty salon, fitness center, free in-room Internet and Infotainment, and a fleet of bicycles for guests to borrow and enjoy. The AmaSonata will travel the Danube and Rhine Rivers on seven itineraries: Tulip Time Cruise, Melodies of the Danube, The Romantic Danube, Blue Danube Discovery, The Legendary Danube, Magnificent Europe and Christmas Time Cruise. The AmaReina will serve The Enchanting Rhine seven-night itinerary.
New Amenities: Starting in 2013, AmaWaterways offers complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner and lunch on its European fleet (except for the AmaVida and AmaKatarina).
New Land Programs: Starting in 2014, AmaWaterways will offer a second optional land extension on its "Provence & Spain" itinerary two nights in Marseille, France.
New Theme Cruises: AmaWaterways has expanded its theme cruise options for both 2013 & 2014.
• In Celebration of Wine Cruises: (21 departures in 2013)
• Harvest Wine Cruises on Portugal¹s Douro River (two departures in October 2013)
• Jewish Heritage Cruises on the Danube River (four departures in 2013)
• Tulips & Jazz Cruise aboard the AmaCerto on April 22, 2013 is produced by Jazzdagen Tours and features two complimentary onboard jazz performances every evening.
• Gourmet Cruise with celebrity chef Bob Blumer, who will bring his passion for food and cooking demonstrations to guests aboard the AmaVida in Portugal on October 22, 2013.
• Chocolate Connoisseurs Cruise (2014) on April 28, 2014 is a chocolate-themed ³Romantic Danube² itinerary onboard the AmaCerto, featuring expert host Norman Love of Norman Love Confections, maker of artisanal, handcrafted gourmet chocolates.
New Marketing Tools: Travel professionals can access AmaWaterways¹ new Travel Agent Portal via the company website at www.amawaterways.com/agent.
The portal allows travel agents to download brochures, apply for FAM opportunities, enroll in special sweepstakes, and access updated information on promotions, discounts, webinars and other resources. The portal also has a link to AmaWaterways¹ River Cruise Specialist Program, a free online course that provides a practical and comprehensive overview of the company.
For more information about AMAWATERWAYS’ exciting fleet of vessels and new itineraries, visit the line’s website at www.amawaterways.com or call 1-800-626-0126 or visit the Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine profile about the AMAWATERWAYS cruise line.
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