AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways is a Calabasas, California based river cruise company that offers cruises in Europe, Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and Egypt.[1][2] Its price range is considered "luxury" among river cruises.[2] It had a fleet of 26 ships as of 2022.[1]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | River cruise company, cruise line |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Services | River cruises |
| Website | www |
History
AmaWaterways was co-founded in 2002 by Rudi Schreiner, Jimmy Murphy, and Kristin Karst.[1][2] Schreiner had been one of the pioneers of the river cruise industry after the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal opened in 1992.[3] Schreiner was still the president and co-owner of the company as of 2018.[4]
Present day
AmaWaterways cruise ships ply a number of rivers in Europe, including the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro,[2] Moselle, Main,[5] Garonne,[6] and Rhône.[7] Outside Europe, their ships cruise the Mekong and Chobe rivers.[2]
At each port of call, there are guided excursions that are graded according to the difficulty level of the walking.[2] The company also caters to bicyclists, golfers,[4] and other active passengers. Starting in 2016, it offered "cruise and bike trips on the Rhine, Seine and Douro".[2]
Cruises are full-board and include wine and beer with meals as well as a cocktail hour.[8] AmaWaterways is reportedly the only river cruise line to belong to the gourmet chain La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.[2]
Unusually for river cruises, there are hair salons on AmaWaterways ships,[2] as well as spas, gyms, and libraries.[8]
Special interest cruises
To attract families with younger children, AmaWaterways partnered with Adventures by Disney to create Disney-themed cruises that feature the Christmas markets in cities on the Danube and Rhine rivers, among others.[9][2][10]
The company has also offered promotions for solo travellers. On four ships (the AmaDolce, AmaLyra, AmaCello, and AmaDante), single cabins are available without a supplemental fee.[11]
Fleet
As of 2022, AmaWaterways had a fleet of 26 ships.[1] One of these, the AmaMagna, is the largest cruise ship on the Danube.[2] Roughly twice as wide as other cruise ships on the Danube,[12] the AmaMagna is meant to offer passengers more roomy accommodations and more dining options than would be possible on a narrower river cruise ship.[4]
| Ship | Entered service | Length | Passengers | Class | Port of registry | Flag | Register No. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmaBella | 2010 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 162 | Basel |  | ENI 02332082 | ||
| AmaCello | 2008 | 110.0 m (361 ft) | 150 | Basel | | ENI 02329809 | ||
| AmaCerto | 2012 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 164 | Basel | | ENI 07001949 | ||
| AmaDahlia | 2021 | 72 m (236 ft) | 72 |  | ||||
| AmaDante | 2008 | 110.0 m (361 ft) | 150 | Basel | | ENI 02329183 | ||
| AmaDara | 2015 | 92 m (302 ft) | 124 |  | ||||
| AmaDolce | 2009 | 110.0 m (361 ft) | 148 | Basel | | ENI 02331267 | ||
| AmaDouro | 2019 | 79.3 m | 102 | Douro |  |
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| AmaKristina[11] | 2017 | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | |||
| AmaLea[11] | 2018 | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | |||
| AmaLucia[5] | 2021[5] | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | ENI 07002142 | ||
| AmaLyra[11] | 2009 | 109.8 m | 144 | Basel | | |||
| AmaMagdalena | ||||||||
| AmaMagna[4] | 2019[4] | 135.0 m | 196 | Basel | | |||
| AmaMora[5] | 2019 | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | |||
| AmaPrima | 2013 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 164 | Basel | | ENI 07001958 | ||
| AmaReina | 2014 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 162 | Basel | | ENI 02335818 | ||
| AmaSerena[5] | 2015 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 164 | Basel | | ENI 07002014 | ||
| AmaSiena | 2021 | 135.0 m | 162 | Basel | | |||
| AmaSonata | 2014 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 164 | Basel | | ENI 07001981 | ||
| AmaStella | 2016 | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | |||
| AmaVenita | 2014 | 135.0 m (443 ft) | 162 | Basel | | ENI 07002005 | built as AmaVista | |
| AmaVerde | 2011 | 135.0 m | 161 | Basel | | |||
| AmaVida | 2013 | 79.0 m (259 ft) | 108 | Douro | | unknown | ||
| AmaViola | 2016 | 135.0 m | 156 | Basel | | |||
| Zambezi Queen | 2009 | 45.7 m (150 ft) | 28 | Kasane |  |
renovated in 2019 | ||
References
- "AmaWaterways Announces Retirement of Gary Murphy, Senior Vice President of Sales, Promotes Alex Pinelo" (Press release). Calabasas, CA: AmaWaterways. Hemsworth Communications. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Jeannine Williamson. "AmaWaterways vs. Emerald Waterways". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "Our Story". AmaWaterways. 2015–2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Daniel McCarthy. "AmaWaterways Unveils Details of Newest Ship, AmaMagna". travelmarket report. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Jeri Clausing (15 January 2020). "AmaWaterways to debut new ship, new itineraries in 2021". Travel Weekly.
- "Taste of Bordeaux". AmaWaterways. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "Colors of Provence". AmaWaterways. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Kathy Armstrong (25 January 2020). "Down the Danube: What would a 20-something make of a river cruise?". Irish Independent. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Maryn Liles (7 February 2020). "Vacationing With Kids? Here Are 15 of the Best New Family-Friendly Cruises to Take in 2020". Parade.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Orlando Sentinel (5 February 2020). "Disney amps up European river cruise options". Texarkana Gazette. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "AmaWaterways to Offer Solo Traveler Promotion". Luxury Travel Advisor. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "Cruise New February: AmaMagna". The Business Travel News. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
