AmaWaterways Agent Guide

LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING

Agent Guide

EUROPE, RUSSIA, AFRICA, MYANMAR, VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

DANUBE | RHINE | MAIN | SEINE | MOSEL | RHONE | DOURO | VOLGA | MEKONG | AYEYARWADY

Rivers

NORTH SEA

AmaWaterways is the top river cruise line operating on Europe’s rivers, and has expanded to exciting new destinations around the globe.

Sail past great historic cities like Vienna, Budapest & Bucharest along the river of Mozart symphonies & Strauss waltzes; with an ever changing landscape, banks lined with fairytale castles, medieval monasteries and rolling lush vineyards…

Main

Flowing across the heart of central Germany, through the breathtaking Bavarian countryside, the Main river is surrounded by lush, rolling hillsides dotted with fairytale castles and captivating medieval villages…

Seine

For centuries, the Seine’s natural beauty has inspired poets, musicians and artists as it flows past medieval fortresses, elegant gardens and charming towns and villages; passing from rural wilderness to charming towns and villages…

Mosel

Famed for its beautiful scenery and excellent wines, the Mosel Valley with its picturesque castles and pretty towns dotted along the riverbanks, provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing cruise…

ARNHEM

WILLEMSTAD

COLOGNE RÜDESHEIM

NIJMEGEN

BRUGGES

Estonia

ROTHENBURG

MAINZ

ANTWERP

GHENT

WÜRZBURG

BRUSSELS

KOBLENZ

Belgium

Latvia

BAMBERG

WERTHEIM KARLOVY VARY

Lux. LUXEMBOURG LES ANDELYS

ROUEN HONFLEUR

AUVERS-SUR-OISE GIVERNY

VERNON

REMICH

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COCHEM REGENSBURG

KITZINGEN

TRIER

STRASBOURG

MILTENBERG

BERNKASTEL

CONFLANS

VILSHOFEN

HEIDELBERG PARIS

MUNICH BASEL

BREISACH

SALZBURG

ZÜRICH

Au

LUCERNE

Switzerland

BELLEVILLE

France

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NUREMBERG COLMAR

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LYON VIENNE

Italy

TOURNON

Rhine

Meandering past picturesque wine-growing countryside, the Rhine is considered to be one of the most romantic rivers in the world. With spectacular landscapes of medieval castles, quaint villages, historic towns and modern cities…

Germany

UTRECHT

KINDERDIJK

Our range of 23 itineraries covers 11 rivers around the globe.

Danube

EDAM/VOLENDAM AMSTERDAM KEUKENHOF

United Kingdom

Finand

Netherlands

VIVIERS AVIGNON LES BAUX ARLES

PERPIGNAN

TYRRHENIAN SEA RÉGUA

Spain

PORTO BARCELONA

BARCA D’ALVA

PINHÃO LAMEGO

BITETOS

VEGA TERRÓN

CALDAS DE AREGOS/RESENDE

Spain SALAMANCA

Portugal

MADRID

FATIMA

LISBON SINTRA

Points of Distinction

At AmaWaterways, we’re proud of the points of distinction that allow us to deliver the finest and most complete premium river cruise guest experience. From exceptional staff to award winning cuisine to enriching theme cruises and special onboard amenities, an AmaWaterways river cruise is not just a holiday, it’s a collection of unforgettable experiences.

NEW ITINERARIES: • NEW: Discover Africa - 3 nights Cape Town, 4 nights on the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights Victoria Falls • NEW: Rivers & Rails of Africa - 3 nights Cape Town, 4 nights on the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights Victoria Falls, 2 nights on the Rovos Rail train, 1 night Johannesburg • NEW: Myanmar - itinerary debuting Autumn 2014 DISTINCTIVE AMENITIES: • Spacious staterooms (170-624 sq. ft.)

• All AmaWaterways ships in Europe feature French balcony staterooms and Twin balconies on select vessels; high-speed Internet & Wi-Fi; Hollywood movies & music.

• Ships in Portugal, Russia, Vietnam/Cambodia, Africa & Myanmar feature Balconies • Limited Edition Tours - special interest tours with a focus on culinary excursions, bike tours etc

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HA LONG BAY

HANOI

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Pass through some of the world’s most famous wine growing regions, including the vineyards of Burgundy and the hills of Provence, with stunning lavenderfilled landscapes...

China (Hainan)

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Russia

MOSCOW

PRAGUE

Laos

Thailand

Poland

Czech Republic SIEM REAP (ANGKOR WAT)

DÜRNSTEIN

LINZ

Slovakia

KREMS

Tonle Sap Lake

BRATISLAVA

MELK

KAMPONG CHHNANG

VIENNA

MUNDEN

OUDONG

VUKOVAR

Croatia

XEO QUYT

Moldova

MY THO SA DEC

NOVI SAD ILOK BELGRADE

Bosnia & Herzegovina

GIURGIU

VIDIN

India

ROUSSE

China

VELIKO TARNAVO

ADRIATIC SEA

Montanegro

Kosovo

ZAMBIA Za mb Albania ezi Riv er KASANE

Botswana

LIVINGSTONE

MINGUN Bulgaria myanmar

SAGAING MANDALAY INWA AMARAPURA PLOVDIV YANDABO BAGAN THANTKYI MT. POPA SALAY y rwad Ayeya

Macedonia

NAMIBIA

THAYETMYO Greece

INLE LAKE

MAGWE MINHLA

Zimbabwe

ZALON DANUPHYU

Laos

ISTANBUL

PYAY

Volga

One of the best ways to explore many of Russia’s highlights is on a Volga River cruise, sailing over the waterways of the Tsars, linking Moscow and St Petersburg...

Thailand

MYANAUNG

VICTORIA FALLS

The home of port wine, the Douro Valley is spectacular with the hills covered with terraces of vines falling steeply down to the river banks. Explore an unspoiled river valley with lovely vistas, storied towns and lively cities...

BUCHAREST

Romania

IRON GATES

Serbia

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HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON)

TAN CHAU

MOHÁCS

lovenia

KAMPONG TRALACH

CAI BE

Hungary PECS

Cambodia

PHNOM PENH

BUDAPEST

ustria

Douro

Vietnam

CESKY KRUMLOV

Turkey

2 1 YANGON MAUBIN

AEGEAN SEA

GOLD MEDAL CUISINE: • Gold-Medal dining by Chef Primus Perchtold including theme dinners • “Culinary Delights - Bites & Sites” excursions offering a sampling of Europe’s local flavours • Wine, beer, and soft drinks - unlimited and complimentary now served with LUNCH and DINNER on our European fleet (not Russia) ENRICHMENT & SPECIALTY CRUISES: • NEW: Knitting New Year’s Cruise— Christmas on the Danube sailing 27th December 2014 • NEW: Champagne Cruise - April 2015 • 16 Wine Cruises and 4 Jewish Heritage • Christmas cruises exploring Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets • Highlights including lectures, cooking demonstrations and onboard music performances • Specially-designed daily tours with professional guides and personal headsets • Multiple tour options as well as active walkers, gentle walkers and late starters tours • Bicycles on our European vessels to explore on your own and for guided bicycle tours SMILING FACES ON BOARD: • Personalised, professional and friendly staff on board • Highly trained, professional Cruise Managers

Mekong

In Vietnam, cruise the massive Mekong Delta, a picturesque area speckled with colourful floating markets, rice paddies, stilt houses, fish farms and fruit orchards. In Cambodia, explore the great Buddhist site of Angkor...

Ayeyarwady Visit sacred sights nestled high in the mountains, such as Thantkyi Pagoda in the Thantkyi Mountain.

Other highlights are the the Ananda Temple at Bagan, and the cave temple of Gubyaukgyi with its beautiful frescoes of Buddha...

Chobe

Explore some of Africa’s most glorious settings, home to the “Big Five” and a vast array of colourful wildlife. Every season has it’s own unique charm making Africa an enticing destination any time of the year...

Our Fleet

The AmaWaterways fleet currently numbers 18 magnificent custom designed ships, with more on the drawing board; including AmaSerena on the Rhine and Danube, AmaSonata on the Main and Danube, and AmaPura on Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River.

AmaWaterways in Europe: AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaReina, AmaVista, AmaPrima, AmaCerto, AmaBella, AmaLyra, AmaDolce, AmaDante, AmaCello, AmaLegro and AmaDagio.

AmaVoyages: AmaVida (Portugal), AmaKatarina (Russia), AmaPura (Myanmar), AmaLotus (Vietnam & Cambodia) and Zambezi Queen (Africa).

Whichever ship your customer chooses – be it in Europe, Russia, Asia or Africa – they are sure to have the trip of a lifetime aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise.

Sales Team

Want to grow?

What’s on offer for agents:

Natalie Ford

UK Sales Manager natalie@amawaterways.co.uk

) 07766 244 181

Carly-ann Moore

Sales Executive carlyann@amawaterways.co.uk

) 07741 293 452

Excellent commission rates and possible override for exceeding targets Dedicated Trade Support Team UK based Reservations Team Fam trip opportunities Industry rates Marketing support Flexible pricing – offering cruise only, flight/train packages and land tours.

Group opportunities - bespoke flyers for you to mail to your database Over branding opportunities Advertising collaboration

Call the Sales Team to discuss ideas to grow your AmaWaterways business.

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