2nd Edition
In association with
2017 Brochure Bordeaux - Danube - Rhine - Main - Seine - Mosel - Rhone - Douro
Dear Traveller Welcome to the second edition of our exclusive 2017 AmaWaterways preview brochure, brought to you in association with Fred.\ River Cruises. If you are inspired to try river cruising for the first time or you are returning after many journeys with AmaWaterways then you can be confident that you will be travelling with the best. Consistently leading the way in river cruising with exceptional staff, award winning cuisine, enriching theme cruises and special on-board amenities - AmaWaterways really is a river cruise experience like no other. You don’t need to just take our word for it, in the latest Berlitz River Cruising in Europe travel guide, more than 300 ships were rated based on accommodation, public rooms, cuisine, service and other miscellaneous features. AmaWaterways took all top 10 spots with the entire fleet achieving a 4 star plus rating, the highest rating of any river vessel in the book. AmaWaterways was also rated number 1 for customer care. NEW FOR 2017 AmaWaterways welcomes the brand-new AmaKristina, sister ship of the AmaViola, which will feature all of the latest innovations, including staterooms with connecting doors and staterooms that can accommodate more than two people. You will have more opportunities to sail the Rhine and Danube on one of their acclaimed twin-balcony ships, as well as a chance to try their newest river cruise in Bordeaux AmaWaterways look forward to welcoming you on your next river cruise – find out for yourself why they continue to lead the way in river cruising! Yours sincerely,
Steve Williams Managing Director Fred.\ River Cruises
*Price based on conversion rate at the time of print (6th January 2017) and is subject to fluctuation in currency.
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Contents 2 Dear Traveller 4 The Vision 5 The Family Difference 6 Cruise in Comfort and Style 8 Indulge, Relax and Rejuvenate 10 More Room, Better Views 12 A Palate Pleasing Voyage 14 Extraordinary Experiences 16 Explore on Two Wheels 18 Wine Cruises 20 Christmas Cruises 22 Sail with the best! 23 Choose The Way You River Cruise 24 Explore Europe by River 26 Tulip Time Cruise 28 Taste of Bordeaux 30 Paris & Normandy 32 Rhone & Provence 34 Enticing Douro 36 Port Wine & Flamenco 38 The Romantic Danube 40 Melodies of The Danube 42 The Legendary Danube 44 Blue Danube Discovery 46 Gems Of Southeast Europe 48 The Enchanting Rhine 50 Europe’s Rivers & Castles 52 Magnificent Europe 54 Grand Danube Cruise 56 Christmas Markets on the Danube 58 Christmas Markets on the Rhine 60 The Fleet 62 AmaKristina, AmaViola & AmaStella 63 AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaPrima & AmaCerto 64 AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDante 65 AmaCello 66 AmaVida 67 Terms & Conditions
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The Vision Amawaterways loves to provide guests with only the best travel experiences. In fact, ‘Ama’ is derived from the Latin word for ‘love’ – an energy that AmaWaterways puts into crafting every aspect of their river cruises. It is this passion that fuels their attention to detail, commitment to innovation and culture of making their guests the top priority. This is something you can feel from the moment you step on board, which is why all of their guests have a story about why their cruise with AmaWaterways was the best they’ve ever taken. With award-winning ships that feature an array of amenities, a variety of immersive shore excursions, critically-acclaimed dining and unparalleled service, AmaWaterways cruises are a traveller’s dream. They truly love having their guests on board, and it shows.
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The Family Difference AmaWaterways has been family-owned and operated since 2002 by travel industry pioneers: President Rudi Schreiner, Executive Vice President Kristin Karst, Co-founder Jimmy Murphy, and his son, Gary Murphy. Together, they have made AmaWaterways the most distinctive line in the industry. They have a hands on approach to management which allows them to give attention to every detail, making an AmaWaterways river cruise truly stand out from the rest. When you travel with AmaWaterways, you do more than simply visit a destination – you experience it in a truly authentic and in-depth way. It begins with a champagne welcome as you step aboard and meet the courteous crew and your fellow passengers, many of whom you will consider friends by the end of your journey. You will also meet a personable and knowledgeable Cruise Manager who will be with you every step of the way while on board. It is this attention to detail that distinguishes AmaWaterways from all the rest and keeps their guests returning again and again. AmaWaterways thoughtfully plan their itineraries to maximise your enjoyment of the scenery, history, and atmosphere of your chosen destinations. Marvel at the ever-changing views through the panoramic windows in your ship’s Main Lounge or from the expansive outdoor decks. Visit famous landmarks and explore ‘hidden gems’. Taste bold new flavours and delicious regional specialities, with menus designed by AmaWaterways revered team of classically-trained chefs. Every evening, on board entertainment is provided by local musicians and performers.
AMAWATERWAYS: FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 2002 From left to right: Rudi Schreiner, President; Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President; Gary Murphy, Vice President of Sales
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Cruise in Comfort and Style The AmaWaterways ships are inspired by luxury yachts and designed specifically to maximise every aspect of your experience. You will notice the difference the minute you step on board and are welcomed in the beautiful lobby. From then on, you will be treated to an array of unique and luxurious features as you journey along your itinerary in your floating hotel. Relax and delight in stunning views in the spacious staterooms, most of which feature twin balconies – a French balcony and an outside balcony. Enjoy exclusive amenities like massage services, a fitness room and a pool while on board. Indulge in award-winning cuisine at a variety of dining venues, including The Chef’s Table speciality restaurant – an experience you won’t find elsewhere. No matter how you spend your time, you’re sure to see why AmaWaterways ships are considered the best in Europe.
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Spacious The personal space and comfort of guests are of the utmost importance to AmaWaterways. Their ships carry fewer people on board so that staterooms and public spaces, such as lounges and restaurants, are roomy and never overcrowded. This also allows the crew to embrace a proactive approach to exceeding expectations and dedicate their time to focus on the needs of each and every guest.
Innovative Many of the staterooms feature twin balconies – a French balcony and an outside balcony – and these can be found on a number of our ships in a variety of stateroom categories. Innovation continues to be a driving force in every new vessel AmaWaterways design. They invest a great deal of time into building their ships because AmaWaterways want each one to be perfect, down to every last detail. AmaWaterways also enhance and refresh their existing ships every year so that guests receive a consistent experience no matter which major European waterway you choose to cruise on.
Expanding Fleet Every year Amawaterways build ships that feature the latest innovations and enhancements. In 2017 AmaWaterways welcome the AmaKristina, which – like the AmaViola – will feature staterooms that can accommodate three guests and suites that can hold up to four. Along with AmaSerena and AmaStella, these ships also have staterooms with connecting doors, making it easier for groups and families to travel together. Innovation continues to be a driving force in every new vessel.
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Indulge, Relax and Rejuvenate One of the best things about a river cruise is that your accommodation travels with you so you don’t have to worry about constantly unpacking and finding new places to stay. That’s why AmaWaterways make sure that their ships feel like much more than your home away from home. With an array of distinct luxuries on board, you’ll look forward to indulging, relaxing and rejuvenating after a day of exploring.
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Twin Balconies
Specialty Restaurant
Sightsee whenever you want in the spacious staterooms that feature not one, but two private balconies.
Dine at The Chef’s Table, where expert chefs craft regionally inspired cuisine right in front of you.
Sun Deck Pool
Fitness Room
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to take a refreshing dip while discovering centuries old castles and villages.
Looking for a way to stay fit while on holiday? Hit the treadmill or lift some weights while cruising from port to port.
Massage Services
Hair Salon
After a day of exploring, pamper yourself with a soothing and relaxing massage.**
Getting ready for a night out on the town? Stop by to get your hair styled before heading out.** **Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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More Room, Better Views Every feature in an AmaWaterways stateroom has been thoughtfully conceived with the comfort of their guests in mind. The staterooms start at 160 square feet, and suites can be as large as 350 square feet in Europe, giving you more space to sit back and relax in between meals and time ashore. Artfully crafted to a first-class standard, each room is equipped with innovative designs, plush bedding, multi-jet showerheads, and many other special touches that make you feel like you’re getting the royal treatment. Most of the staterooms, even have a balcony – or two – so you can enjoy stunning views of the magnificent sights along the river’s edge.
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Exclusive Twin Balcony Staterooms One of AmaWaterways’ ground breaking innovations is the exclusive Twin Balcony Stateroom. The Twin Balconies consist of a French Balcony plus a separate Outside Balcony for the private enjoyment of your river cruise experience. Twin Balcony Staterooms are available on selected vessels cruising in Europe.
Innovative French Balconies Simply slide open your floor-to-ceiling glass door in your stateroom to enjoy the fresh air and incredible scenery as you travel on the rivers of Europe.
Feel at Home in the Privacy of Your Room In-room furnishings include white-on-white plush down bedding, a cosy sitting area, flat-panel TV, hair dryer, safe, terry bathrobes, slippers, individually controlled air-conditioning, ample wardrobe space and bottled water replenished daily. Your spacious bathroom features a shower with multi-jet shower heads, spa bath and body toiletries and a magnifying mirror
Top-of-the-line Infotainment System AmaWaterways offers the industry’s most comprehensive information and entertainment experience in Europe. Stay connected, thanks to the computer with high speed Internet access in your stateroom, plus Wi-Fi. Our exclusive movieon-demand system offers Hollywood’s newest releases and a selection of classic movies. Enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, as well as a large selection of music channels. It’s all available on your flat-panel TV, and it’s completely free of charge.
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A Palate Pleasing Voyage AmaWaterways’ expert chefs craft menus that feature both exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine and traditional, Western offerings. At breakfast, sip on sparkling wine as you enjoy the buffet and fresh pastries, or opt for something made-to-order from the menu. Stop by the Main Lounge for a light lunch, or head to the restaurant for full menu service and high-quality regional wine and beer. Dinner is a delectable, multi-course affair with wine recommendations that accompany beautifully presented entrées. Whether you’re looking for something unique or something familiar, we offer a wide array of indulgent dishes that are sure to delight you.
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All Dining on Board is Included • Exquisite multi-course dinners with a variety of dishes and hand-picked regional wines • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant (in addition to the main restaurant) • A selection of both buffet and menu items during breakfast and lunch • Complimentary unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juices
with breakfast
• Complimentary unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner • Tapas, snacks, sandwiches and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dining experience
Gold-Medal Chefs Amawaterways' Executive Chef, Primus Perchtold, is the winner of three gold medals at the European Championship of Culinary Art and oversees the menus aboard every cruise in Europe. You will find one of his recipes on your pillow each night, just in case you want to recreate his culinary magic at home.
Prestigious Honours AmaWaterways is the only river cruise line ever inducted into the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine. Founded in Paris, it is the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. Membership to La Chaîne is by invitation only and is extended to those possessing world-class culinary acumen.
An Array of Dining Options Early Risers enjoy breakfast in the Main lounge while a full buffet breakfast with made-to-order specialties, accompanied by freshly-baked breads and pastries is served from 7am daily. At lunch, you’ll find an enticing buffet laden with fresh salads, pasta dishes, hot entrees, and desserts, as well as meals to order from the menu; a light lunch option is also available in the Main Lounge. In the afternoon, stop by the Main Lounge for tea or complimentary espresso, as well as sandwiches, pastries and cookies. Dinner is a multi-course affair, accompanied by free-flowing wines and beer, which is also offered with lunch.
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Extraordinary Experiences AmaWaterways itineraries take you far away from the ordinary. Each one is carefully assembled to connect you to the most exceptional aspects of a destination. AmaWaterways feature a full line-up of immersive tours led by English-speaking guides, allowing you to experience the very best history, art, cuisine and culture in every port. And in many cases, you have the luxury of exploring at the pace that you see fit.
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Set Your Own Pace AmaWaterways complimentary Small Group Shore Excursions will take you to the heart of your destination, visiting its most famous landmarks as well as its hidden gems. You’ll find an intensive and immersive introduction to the culture and heritage of the region you are visiting. With AmaWaterways, there is no waiting in line to visit famous landmarks, no getting lost as your bus drops you off within walking distance from your tour, and no language barrier as all AmaWaterways guides and crew members speak English.
Experienced Guides Enjoy the full attention of your guide. AmaWaterways ensures that you are treated with personalised attention, on land as well as on the river. AmaWaterways only hires the top local guides for your tours.
Limited Edition Tours Every year, AmaWaterways seek out new ways for guests to experience local culture in a unique way. Their exclusive Limited Edition Tours are specially designed to give small groups an opportunity to be even more immersed in a destination. Here are just a few that AmaWaterways offer. • Indulge in authentic Belgian waffles and chocolate in Antwerp • Try your hand at knotting a bretzel (German for “pretzel”) in Wertheim • Go to a Bratwurst and beer tasting at the oldest brewery in Nuremberg • Discover hidden treasures, like the romantic Schonlatergasse, in Vienna • Sample Bavarian specialties like pralines in Regensburg
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Explore on Two Wheels If you want to stay active on your trip, you have the unique opportunity to explore Europe’s amazing sights from the seat of a bicycle. AmaWaterways carries an entire fleet of complimentary bicycles on board, so you can experience Europe’s enchanting scenery on riverside pathways while getting some exercise. AmaWaterways dock close to many city centres and small towns, where you’ll be able to ride alongside the locals. Feel free to grab a bike and join one of the exclusive guided tours, or go and discover on your own.
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Pedal Friendly Opportunities • Bike along the beautiful Danube River between Dürnstein and Melk in Austria’s Wachau Valley • Soak up the picturesque Dutch countryside as you ride through the historic old town of Willemstad • Tour Cologne’s Old Town and Cathedral along the Rhine River • See the medieval city of Rouen in France’s historic Normandy region, on the Seine River • Cycle along the River Sava and Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade • Take in wooded hills and beaches of poplars along the scenic shores of the Inn River in Passau • Go on a guided bike ride in Vienna, where you’ll visit Klosterneuberg Abbey and enjoy cake and coffee • Ride through the historic town of Bamberg (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), seeing its famous breweries and market gardens • Discover a fortress, museums and hidden quarters as you bike through Antwerp • Cross bridges and be treated to splendid views of the Main River Valley in Wertheim • Take a ride along the beautiful banks of the Mosel and stop for photos and stories on the way in Cochem
Go For A Hike The beauty of Europe doesn’t just lie in its architecture and landmarks – there are also breath-taking things to be seen when you venture out into nature. That’s why AmaWaterways have designed special hikes that will take you a bit off the beaten path in some very beautiful destinations. Here are some examples of hiking opportunities. • Trek up to the Veste Oberhaus in Passau, Germany for incredible views over Old Passau • Make your way up to Dürnstein Fortress, where it is said that Richard the Lionheart was once held captive • Hike up the Philosopher’s Path to a panoramic view of Heidelberg and the Necker River • Journey from the ship to the Old Town in Strasbourg, France
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Wine Cruises An AmaWaterways Wine Cruise is designed to provide travellers with immersive experiences related to the regions you are visiting. Like all of AmaWaterways river cruises, guests have the opportunity to join tours and excursions that highlight the sights in each port of call. In addition to these city tours, there are many winerelated activities that reveal more about Europe’s famed wine regions, local epicurean traditions, winemaking and, of course, wine tastings.
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Renowned Wine Regions
Private Cellars
Explore famous wine-growing areas, such as the Wachau Valley in Austria, that are steeped in winemaking history and tradition.
Enjoy exclusive tours to historic wine cellars where guests participate in tastings and conversations with the local owners.
Wine Experts
Local Vineyards
Each cruise is hosted by a wine expert leading discussions about production and consumption.
Experience stunning vineyards up-close on exclusive excursions. In the Autumn, the land in its natural state have the most vivid colours.
Wine Tastings
Local Food & Wine Pairings
Indulge in unique tastings on the ship and during excursions at a variety of local venues, including taverns, vineyards, wineries and even some private homes.
Sample local flavours by joining excursions that feature pairings of authentic cuisine and delicious wine.
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Christmas Cruises Every year, eager travellers journey to Europe to experience the Yuletide season at its very best. With the backdrop of winter white hilltops, twinkling lights and extravagantly decorated cities, you’ll undoubtedly get swept up in the enchantment and wonder that’s in the air. Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year on one of AmaWaterways Christmas Markets cruises on the Danube and Rhine, or have the celebration of a lifetime aboard on of the New Year’s cruises.
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Budapest
Vienna
Indulge in Chimney Cake, a sweet Hungarian snack, as you take in scents of cinnamon and fir and shop for unique gifts for loved ones.
You’ll find decadent Austrian tortes, enormous pastries and international choirs at Vienna’s 700 year old Christmas Markets.
Nuremberg
Strasbourg
Nuremberg has over 180 stalls brimming with unique German gifts, like Plum People - folksy figurines made from dried prunes.
Explore the largest and most famous market in France when you visit Strasbourg - where Alsatian treasures and delights await.
Cologne
Ring in the new year
Savour soft German pretzels and see the largest tree in Rhineland in Cologne, which boasts more than 150 stalls in front of the Cathedral.
A special New Year’s dinner and gala on board, spectacular fireworks and travelling through Europe. You won’t soon forget this celebration!
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Unprecedented Top 10! AmaWaterways boasts the ‘best fleet on Europe’s rivers’, as rated by the Berlitz Guide to European River Cruising. In the 2nd Edition of Berlitz River Cruising in Europe, more than 300 ships were rated based on accommodation, public rooms, cuisine, service and other miscellaneous features. AmaWaterways European fleet secured the guide’s top positions, all with 4-Star Plus ratings – the highest level found in the guide. With overall scores of 423, AmaPrima and AmaSerena ranked the highest among all European river cruise vessels. AmaWaterways also came #1 for Customer Care. In the guide, Ward praised AmaWaterways for its innovation, stating, “AmaWaterways has helped to redefine European river cruising. The company fully owns, operates and markets its own river ships, all of which are new-builds (not refits or renamed older vessels)”. Ward also goes into detail, saying, “AmaWaterways spends considerably more on high-quality food ingredients and wine and on hotel crew service training than any other river cruise company”.
Top 10
rated river cruise ships in Europe with AmaPrima and AmaSerena at joint
#1
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Choose The Way You River Cruise At Fred.\ River Cruises, we understand that every customer is different and so are your travel requirements. With this in mind, we package all our river cruises based on your individual needs which could include flights from your local airport with flight times convenient to you OR perhaps you are not a keen flyer and prefer to travel by rail or sea to meet your river cruise. Maybe you would like to combine a couple of nights pre or post cruise stay in the country you are visiting to really get to the heart of the destination – however you like to travel, it is your river cruise and Fred.\ River Cruises will work with you to make sure your experience is tailored exactly to your requirements. • Cruise only • Cruise packaged with flights or rail • A local airport with times convenient for you • Pre or post cruise hotel stays • Private or shared transfers • Escorted private or shared land tours
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Explore Europe by River
NORTH SEA United Kingdom
IRELAND
The legendary rivers of Europe have long been
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celebrated in both prose and song. Serving as
BRUGES
major highways during the rise and fall of ancient
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civilisations, these waterways have continued their
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crucial roles as sources of sustenance, avenues of transportation and facilitators of commerce.
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Throughout history, major cities, smaller villages,
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ROUEN
VERNON
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PAUILLAC
and stalwart fortifications have been built along
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BOURG CUBZAC-LES-PONTS
their banks. Today, travellers that sail on these
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magnificent rivers will encounter grand capitals like
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BERGERAC Dordogne
LOIRE VALLEY
Garonne
Vienna and Paris, charming hamlets and towns, enchanting castles, and other wondrous scenes from a time long past. You rarely have to wander
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far from the river bank to discover a wealth of
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European art, culture, history and architecture.
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The Douro
The Seine and Rhone
This major river of the Iberian Peninsula flows from its source
The Seine rises in northeastern France near Dijon, flows through
in Spain to its outlet in Northern Portugal. It is here that river
Paris, and continues westward through Normandy to the English
cruisers will discover the Douro River Valley - the birthplace of
Channel. The Rhone flows from its source in the Swiss Alps
port wine and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
and travels south to the Mediterranean, linking thousands of
The Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Estuary
vineyards and wineries in southeastern France.
In the corner of southwestern France, the Garonne and
Captured in literature, art and Strauss’s famous “Blue Danube”
Dordogne rivers merge together to form the Gironde estuary,
waltz, this river is one of the world’s most romantic waterways.
which naturally divides the Bordeaux region into left and right
Extending for thousands of miles through Central Europe,
banks. Travellers from around the world flock to this region that
the Danube flows eastward, passing four capital cities before
is well known for its many gastronomic delights.
emptying into the Black Sea.
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Netherlands EDAM/VOLENDAM AMSTERDAM KEUKENHOF
Dutch Waterways
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Germany
Poland
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ENT Belgium Waterways
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RÜDESHEIM MAINZ
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BRUSSELS
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Belgium
Luxembourg TRIER REMICH
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WERTHEIM
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MUNICH
VIENNA
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Austria
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Switzerland
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Slovenia
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Italy
VIENNE
Slovakia
KREMS
PASSAU BREISACH BASEL
Ukraine
Czech Republic
BUDAPEST
Hungary PECS VILÁNY VUKOVAR
Croatia
MOHÁCS
Romania NOVI SAD
ILOK
TOURNON BELGRADE
VIVIERS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
AVIGNON LES BAUX ARLES
BUCHAREST
IRON GATES GIURGIU
Serbia
ROUSSE
VIDIN
MARSEILLE
ADRIATIC SEA
PERPIGNAN
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Bulgaria PLOVDIV
BARCELONA
Macedonia
Greece
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The Rhine, Main and Mosel The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps and flows into Germany, where it joins the Mosel and its major tributary, the Main. Along these rivers are captivating sights that include castles, stunning vineyards and verdant valleys.
Dutch and Belgian Waterways A series of connecting rivers, including the Amstel, from which Amsterdam took its name, connect the Netherlands and Belgium. A voyage along these waterways in the spring offers many opportunities to watch nature blossom in breathtaking fashion in this picturesque part of the world.
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Tulip Time Cruise 7 night Holland and Belgium cruise Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in the springtime, when the
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countryside is in glorious full bloom. Admire the worldfamous windmills and dazzling displays of brightly coloured tulips carpeting the landscape. Take a scenic cruise through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, past elegant narrow buildings and the house where Anne Frank once lived in hiding during WWII. Gaze upon the iconic Arnhem Bridge and experience the worldrenowned Keukenhof Gardens.
Netherlands HOORN AMSTERDAM SCHOONHOVEN THE HAGUE DELFT ROTTERDAM MIDDELBURG BRUGES
KEUKENHOF GOUDA
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Germany
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Belgium France Lux.
ITINERARY Day 1 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 2 Amsterdam Hoorn
Canal cruise and city tour City tour
Day 3 Arnhem Nijmegen
Arnhem Bridge and Airborne Museum OR Kröller Müller Museum Free time
Day 4 Antwerp
Walking tour OR Belgian chocolates & waffles tasting OR Antwerp bike tour
Day 5 Ghent
Walking tour OR Belgian Chocolate Workshop
Day 6 Rotterdam Delta Works Kinderdijk Windmills Schoonhoven Free time Day 7 Amsterdam
Keukenhof Gardens excursion Zaanse Schans OR Jordaan walking tour
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
23, 27, 30
As Detailed
£1,666
Apr
03, 06 10, 13, 17, 24, 27
As Detailed
£1,733
AmaPrima AmaCerto
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaPrima & AmaCerto CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
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Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
From our travelogue... Many consider the first economic “bubble” to be Holland’s tulip mania of the 1630s, when a single bulb could sell for more than 10 times the annual salary of a skilled craftsman.
£599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ KEUKENHOF GARDENS Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world's largest flower gardens which has millions of tulips planted across a 70-acre park. Begin your tour with a guided orientation walk, followed by free time to explore the gardens with its array of perfume and colours and the indoor pavilion at your leisure.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Taste of Bordeaux 7 night round-trip Bordeaux cruise Begin in Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine in Southwestern France and one of the world’s undisputed wine capitals. You’ll discover stately
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chateaux, abundant vineyards and stunning scenery as you sail along the Garonne River and its surrounding estuaries, calling upon port cities like Cadillac, Bourg and Libourne. Enjoy tastings of some of the region’s most distinguished wines and visit notable sights.
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ITINERARY Day 1 Bordeaux EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 2 Cadillac
Sauternes wine tasting and Roquetaillade Castle
Day 3 Pauillac
Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
Day 4 Blaye Bourg
Citadel visit Bourg festival of wine and music
Day 5 Libourne
Saint Emilion excursion with Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
Day 6 Libourne Bordeaux
Château de Vayres OR Bastide town and traditional market Fronsac wine tasting OR Château de Montaigne Farewell Dinner and Illuminations Cruise
Day 7 Bordeaux City tour and Wine Museum Free time Day 8 Bordeaux DISEMBARKATION
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
30*
AmaDolce
£1,933
Apr
06*, 13*, 20
AmaDolce
£2,133
May
25
AmaDolce
£2,466
Jun
08, 15, 22, 29
AmaDolce
£2,399
Jul
13, 20*, 27*
AmaDolce
£2,399
Aug
03, 10*, 17*
AmaDolce
£2,399
Sep
07, 14
AmaDolce
£2,599
Oct
05, 12, 26
AmaDolce
£2,266
Nov
02, 09, 16*
AmaDolce
£2,066
*Wine cruises Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaDolce CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
From our travelogue... Bordeaux is made up of several subregions. Each subregion has its own strictly governed appellation, unique climate and terroir that define it. Unlike most wines around the world, the quality of Bordeaux wine is determined by these factors rather than the grape varietal.
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ BOURG WINE FESTIVAL Enjoy a "wine festival" held exclusively for AmaWaterways’ guests. Experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village. Wines from the appellation of Cotes du Bourg, local snacks and a live performance of typical French music will make for a great atmosphere. The ship will remain overnight in Bourg.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Cruise Only From
Paris & Normandy
£1,933
Per Person
7 night round-trip Seine cruise
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Begin your journey in magical Paris, where you
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will embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French harbour town immortalised by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, then take an unforgettable excursion to the Normandy beaches of WWII and visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard.
France LES ANDELYS CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX AUVERS-SUR-OISE Normandy Beaches
CONFLANS
HONFLEUR
ROUEN
PARIS VERNON
Se
in
e
ITINERARY Day 1 Paris
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Vernon
Excursion to Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny
Day 3 Caudebec-en-Caux Scenic cruising Honfleur excursion OR “Routes des Abbayes” tour Day 4 Caudebec-en-Caux Full-day excursion to Normandy Beaches OR Pays d’Auge excursion
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Day 5 Rouen
Walking tour OR Rouen bike tour
Day 6 Les Andelys
Scenic cruising Château Gaillard tour OR Grand Andelys bike tour OR Château Gaillard hike
Day 7 Conflans
Château Malmaison excursion OR “Artists’ Walk” tour of Auvers-sur-Oise
Day 8 Paris
DISEMBARKATION
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION Extend your cruise with a two night pre or post cruise stay in Paris – the city of love and light! Why not travel to Paris by rail and include a Paris by night walking tour.
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
23*, 30*
AmaLyra
£1,933
Apr
06, 13, 27
AmaLyra
£2,133
May
04, 11, 18, 25
AmaLyra
£2,399
Jun
01, 08, 22
AmaLyra
£2,466
Jul
06*, 13, 20, 27
AmaLyra
£2,399
Aug
03*, 10, 17, 31
AmaLyra
£2,399
Sep
07, 14, 28
AmaLyra
£2,599
Oct
05, 12, 19, 26
AmaLyra
£2,266
Nov
02*, 09
AmaLyra
£2,066
*Wine cruises Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaLyra CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
From our travelogue...
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ GIVERNY
Auvers-sur-Oise is a commune just north of Paris. In its heyday in the 19th century it was home to many Impressionist painters with Vincent Van Gogh being the most famous. Auvers-sur-Oise is the final resting place of both Vincent and his brother Theo van Gogh, who died six months later.
Visit Giverny and the home and gardens of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. He lived in the town for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926 and his paintings are forever immortalised in his ponds and flower gardens. View the iconic water lily pond and Japanese bridge featured in many of Monet's masterpieces you can also visit Monet’s restored home to see where the artist lived and worked.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Cruise Only From
Rhone & Provence
£1,933
Per Person
7 night Lyon to Arles cruise (or reverse)
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Embark your luxurious river ship as you cruise
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through France’s legendary grape growing regions, where you will enjoy tastings of Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône wines, meet local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provençal handicrafts. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon, as well as Arles, the city where artist Vincent van Gogh spent much of his life.
France LYON
COLLONGES VIENNE
TOURNON AVIGNON ARLES
LES BAUX
ITINERARY Day 1 Lyon
EMBARKATION Welcome dinner
Day 2 Lyon
City tour & free time
Day 3 Collonges Beaujolais excursion Vienne Free evening
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Day 4 Vienne
Walking tour OR ViaRhona bike tour OR Mount Pipet hike
Day 5 Tournon
Steam train ride OR Red wine & chocolate tasting OR Hermitage wine tasting
Day 6 Avignon
Walking tour & Papal Palace OR Pont du Gard OR Provencal cooking lesson Grignan excursion and truffle farm visit
Day 7 Arles
Les Baux & olive farm excursion OR “Artist Experience” walking tour OR Roman Ruins bike tour
Day 8 Arles
DISEMBARKATION
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION Add an optional pre or post cruise stay in Lyon, Arles, Marseille or Avignon. Why not combine your land arrangements with a twin centre city break and travel by rail.
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
23*
AmaCello
£1,933
§
April
06*, 20, 27
AmaCello
£2,133
May
§
04, 25
AmaCello
£2,399
Jun
15, 29*
AmaCello
£2,399
§
Jul
06 , 13
AmaCello
£2,399
Aug
03* , 10, 24
§
AmaCello
£2,399
Sep
07, 21
AmaCello
£2,599
AmaCello
£2,266
AmaCello
£2,066
§
Oct
05, 19, 26 §
Nov
02*, 09* §
*Wine cruises Itinerary operates in reverse Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCello CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
From our travelogue...
Lyon was home to the Lumière Brothers inventors of cinematography in 1885. They made a device called the Cinématographe by combining a projector and camera and by recording everyday life in France, the brothers were the first to screen these short films in theatres giving birth to the cinema we know and love today.
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ RED WINE & CHOCOLATES IN VIENNE Pairing the right wine with the right chocolate can be a match made in heaven! Visit Le Chateau de Tournon for a very special presentation and tasting with a local expert on the pairing of red wine and chocolate. You will experience three different red wine pairings and a special chocolate to alongside each wine!
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Cruise Only From
Enticing Douro
£2,066 Per Person
7 night round-trip Douro cruise
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The Douro River, with its dramatic gorges and lush
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vineyards sets the scene for this amazing cruise. Begin in Porto and continue to the ancient and picturesque city of Lamego. Enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before discovering Portugal’s beautiful inland countryside and the palace and gardens of Mateus. You will have several opportunities to sample this renowned region’s port wine before concluding your cruise in Porto.
BARCA D’ALVA RÉGUA
Spain
PINHÃO
PORTO VEGA TERRÓN SALAMANCA ENTRE-OS-RIOS LAMEGO
FATIMA
SINTRA
LISBON
Portugal
ITINERARY Day 1 Porto
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Régua
Lamego city tour OR Bolas de Lamego tasting
Day 3 Pinhão Barca d’Alva
Wine tasting at Quinta Port wine tasting
Day 4 Barca d’Alva Vega Terrón
Salamanca excursion Flamenco show
Day 5 Vega Terrón Pinhão
Castelo Rodrigo tour Special dinner off ship
Day 6 Régua Bitetos
Mateus Palace OR Quinta da Pacheca picnic Special dinner off ship
Day 7 Porto
City tour and port wine tasting OR Porto hike Tastes of Matosinhos tour
Why not extend your cruise with an optional pre
Day 8 Porto
DISEMBARKATION
the Belem tower or the Santa Justa Elevator that
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION or post cruise stay in Porto or Lisbon where you can explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visit overlooks the castle.
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
Price Price pp
April
18, 25
AmaVida
£2,066
May
16, 23
AmaVida
£2,399
Jun
13, 20
AmaVida
£2,399
Jul
11*, 18
AmaVida
£2,333
Aug
08*, 15*
AmaVida
£2,333
Sep
05, 12
AmaVida
£2,533
Oct
10, 31
AmaVida
£2,266
Nov
07*, 14
AmaVida
£2,066
*Wine cruises Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaVida CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Douro
Window
£199
C Lisbon
Balcony
£799
B Lisbon
Balcony
£933
A Porto
Balcony
£1,133
S Porto
Balcony
£2,133
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ QUINTA DA PACHECA PICNIC IN REGUA
From our travelogue...
Visit Quinta da Pacheca where we will enjoy breathtaking views over the Douro River valley. We will picnic in a
Porto is one of the oldest cities in
terraced vineyard, in touch with nature, taking in the relaxing
Europe, and was declared a World
surroundings. You will have the opportunity to enjoy local
Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996,
wines with artisanal cheeses and sample regional smoked
for its outstanding architecture.
sausages and ham.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Port Wine & Flamenco 13 night Port Wine & Flamenco land & cruise stay Start your journey in the beautiful capital city, Lisbon. Then travel to Porto, known for its Port wine production,
Cruise & Land
£3,033 Per Person
ASK US about regional flights
where you will traverse through one of Europe’s wildest and unexplored regions, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinhão, a mecca for wine lovers, the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Entre-OsRios. Conclude your journey in beautiful Madrid.
ITINERARY Day 1 Lisbon
Hotel check-in
Day 2 Lisbon
City tour & Free time
Day 3 Lisbon
Sintra excursion
Day 4 Lisbon Coach to Porto Porto EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 5 Porto
City tour and port wine tasting OR Porto hike & Free time
Day 6 Porto Guimarães Scenic cruising Entre-Os-Rios Special dinner off ship Day 7 Entre-Os-Rios Quinta da Avelada wine tasting
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Day 8 Régua Pinhão
Lamego excursion OR Quinta da Pacheca picnic Scenic cruising Quinta Avessada dinner and wine tasting
Day 9 Pinhão
Mateus Palace
Day 10 Pinhão Vega Terrón
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo visit Free time
Day 11 Vega Terrón Madrid
DISEMBARKATION Full day Salamanca tour Transfer to Madrid Hotel check-in
Day 12 Madrid
City tour
Day 13 Madrid
Toledo excursion
Day 14 Madrid
Return flight home
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date §
Apr
01*, 08
May Jun
06
§
03
§ §
Jul
§
01 , 22, 29
Aug Sep
26
§
23
§ §
Oct
14, 21
Ship
From Price pp
AmaVida
£3,033
AmaVida
£3,433
AmaVida
£3,499
AmaVida
£3,433
AmaVida
£3,566
AmaVida
£3,633
AmaVida
£3,499
§
*Wine cruises Itinerary operates in reverse Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaVida CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Douro
Window
£199
C Lisbon
Balcony
£799
B Lisbon
Balcony
£933
A Porto
Balcony
£1,133
S Porto
Balcony
£2,133
From our travelogue...
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ PORTO HIKE TOUR
Porto’s most famous export is Port
Cable car to the top of the hill, and enjoy the breath-taking
Wine, to which the city gives its
views as you cross the Dom Luis Bridge by foot, then visit
name. is most commonly enjoyed
the Cathedral, and see the historical train station known for
as a dessert wine because it is rich
its tiles (azulejo), you will also see the old harbour quarter,
and sweet.
pass through the medieval streets of Porto and have the opportunity to sample some of the local Port.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Cruise Only From
The Romantic Danube
£1,666
7 night Vilshofen to Budapest cruise
Per Person
Lined with charming red-roofed villages, steeply
ASK US about regional flights
terraced vineyards, picturesque churches and the crumbling ruins of medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated writers, musicians and artists throughout the centuries. Explore such legendary Capitals as Prague, Vienna and Budapest, as well as remarkably preserved towns and villages that appear untouched by the passage of time.
Poland
Germany VILSHOFEN
Czech Republic CESKY KRUMLOV WEISSENKIRCHEN PASSAU Slovakia DÜRNSTEIN LINZ BRATISLAVA SALZBURG
Austria
Switzerland Italy
VIENNA
Hungary
BUDAPEST
Slovenia
Croatia
ITINERARY Day 1 Vilshofen
EMBARKATION “Oktoberfest,” Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Vilshofen Passau
Free time Walking tour OR Passau Castle hike
Day 3 Linz
Linz walking tour OR Castle & Culture bike tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion
Day 4 Weissenkirchen Melk Benedictine Abbey Dürnstein walking tour OR Dürnstein Fortess hike OR Danube bike tour Wine tasting at local winery
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FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION
Day 5 Vienna
City tour OR Hidden Vienna tour OR Alte Danau bike tour OR Klosterneuberg Abbey bike tour
Extend your cruise with an optional pre cruise
Day 6 Bratislava
Walking tour OR Slovakian Specialties tasting
where you can visit the UNESCO listed Castle
Day 7 Budapest
City tour, “Illuminations Cruise”
Ask your specialist for details
Day 8 Budapest
DISEMBARKATION
stay in the fairytale city of Prague. Why not also combine this with a post cruise stay in Budapest District.
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
22*, 29
As Detailed
£1,666
Apr
03, 05*, 06, 12, 17 19, 26
As Detailed
£1,799
May
03, 10, 15, 24, 31
As Detailed
£2,133
Jun
05, 07, 12, 14, 26, 28
As Detailed
£2,266
Jul
03, 12, 24, 26, 31
As Detailed
£2,199
Aug
09, 21, 23, 28, 30
As Detailed
£2,199
Sep
06, 18, 20, 27
As Detailed
£2,399
Oct
02, 04, 09, 11, 18, 25, 30
As Detailed
£2,066
Nov
01, 06, 08, 13*, 15*, 20*, 22
As Detailed
£1,866
Dec
27
As Detailed
£1,933
†
† *Wine cruises New Year’s Cruise
AmaCerto AmaDante AmaSerena AmaStella AmaViola
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto, AmaSerena, AmaStella & AmaViola CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
AmaDante D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ GUIDED BIKE RIDE ALONG THE DANUBE Enjoy a 36km guided bike tour from Weissenkirchen to Krems. You will experience the majestic Wachau Valley, dotted with vineyards, fruit trees, castles, charming villages and unforgettable scenery, you will ferry across the Danube in Spitz and have ample time for photo opportunities along the way.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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Cruise Only From
Melodies of the Danube
£1,666 Per Person
7 night Budapest to Vilshofen cruise
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Journey along the Danube through four European
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countries and see first hand why this fabled river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Explore the vibrant streets of Budapest and Bratislava and the elegant avenues of Vienna, known to music lovers as the birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley, home to picturesque vineyards, charming hamlets and a spectacular 900 year old Baroque style abbey.
Poland
Germany VILSHOFEN
Czech Republic CESKY KRUMLOV WEISSENKIRCHEN PASSAU Slovakia DÜRNSTEIN LINZ BRATISLAVA SALZBURG
VIENNA
Austria
Hungary
Switzerland Italy
BUDAPEST
Slovenia
Croatia
ITINERARY Day 1 Budapest
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 2 Budapest
City tour Free time
Day 3 Bratislava Vienna
Walking tour “Viennese Wine and Music” evening
Day 4 Vienna
City tour OR Hidden Vienna tour OR Alte Donau bike tour Klosterneuberg Abbey bike tour
Day 5 Weissenkirchen Dürnstein excursion OR Dürnstein Fortress hike Wine tasting in Weissenkirchen Emmersdorf Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Grein Free time Day 6 Linz
Linz walking tour OR Castle & Culture bike tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion
Day 7 Passau Walking tour OR Passau bike tour OR Passau Castle hike Vilshofen “Oktoberfest” Day 8 Vilshofen 40
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION We recommend extending your cruise with an optional pre cruise stay in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Why not also combine this with a post cruise stay in Prague – considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities.
Ask your specialist for details
DISEMBARKATION
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Mar
22, 27*, 29*, 30
As Detailed
£1,666
Apr
05, 10, 12, 19, 26
As Detailed
£1,799
May
03, 08, 17, 24, 29, 31
As Detailed
£2,133
Jun
07, 14, 19, 21, 26
As Detailed
£2,266
Jul
05, 19, 24*
As Detailed
£2,199
Aug
02, 09, 14, 16, 21* 23, 30
As Detailed
£2,199
Sep
06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
As Detailed
£2,399
Oct
02, 04, 18, 23, 25
As Detailed
£2,133
Nov
01, 06, 13*,
As Detailed
£1,866
Dec
25 , 27
As Detailed
£1,933
†
*Wine cruises
†
†
New Year’s Cruise
AmaCerto AmaDante AmaSerena AmaStella AmaViola
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto, AmaSerena, AmaStella & AmaViola CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
AmaDante D Piano
Window
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ TRADITIONAL VIENNESE WINE AND MUSIC EVENING
£199
Enjoy wine and live music at a traditional Austrian Heuriger
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
(wine tavern). These rustic taverns offer house-brewed
B
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£733
vintages fresh off the vine and a cosy, unhurried atmosphere.
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
This fun and festive night is all about what the Austrians call “Gemütlichkeit” – an all-encompassing sense of belonging, social acceptance and cheerfulness.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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The Legendary Danube 7 night Nuremberg to Budapest cruise Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, as you cruise from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across
Cruise Only From
£1,999 Per Person
ASK US about regional flights
the Continental Divide. Visit centuries old towns and marvel at the beautiful vistas slowly gliding past. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude your European river cruise holiday with visits to two grand capitals, Vienna and Budapest.
Poland
Germany NUREMBERG Czech Republic
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
REGENSBURG DÜRNSTEIN
PASSAU LINZ SALZBURG
MELK
Slovakia
VIENNA
Austria
BUDAPEST
Hungary
Italy Slovenia
Croatia
ITINERARY Day 1 Nuremberg
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Nuremberg
City tour Cruise Main-Danube Canal
Day 3 Regensburg
Walking tour
Day 4 Passau Linz
Walking tour OR Passau bike tour OR Passau Castle hike Scenic cruise
Day 5 Melk Vienna
Benedictine Abbey tour OR Danube bike tour Cruise Wachau Valley Free time
Day 6 Vienna
City tour OR Hidden Vienna tour OR Alte Donau bike tour OR Klosterneuberg Abbey bike tour
Extend your cruise with an optional pre
Day 7 Budapest
City tour “Illuminations Cruise”
combine this with a post cruise stay in Prague.
Day 8 Budapest DISEMBARKATION 42
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION cruise stay in Munich where you can visit the Frauenkirche ‘Cathedral of Our Dear Lady’, Munich’s most famous landmark. Why not also
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
April
20
AmaDante
£1,999
May
22, 29
As Detailed
£2,266
June
19, 29
As Detailed
£2,266
July
10
AmaSerena
£2,199
Aug
07
AmaSerena
£2,199
Sep
04, 07
As Detailed
£2,399
Oct
05, 16
As Detailed
£2,199
Nov
02
AmaDante
£1,999
AmaCerto
AmaDante
AmaSerena
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto & AmaSerena CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
AmaDante D Piano
Window
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ HIDDEN VIENNA
£199
Experience a panoramic tour of Vienna beginning with the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
Habsburg Emperors, Parliament, Town Hall and Vienna University. Afterwards, visit Vienna’s historic city centre and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben and the world famous Spanish Riding School.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Blue Danube Discovery
£1,933
7 night Budapest to Nuremberg cruise
Per Person
Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural
ASK US about regional flights
treasures as you cruise to some of Europe’s most famous destinations. From Budapest, journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and the 2,000 year old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Vienna’s sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley wine making region, and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide.
Poland
Germany NUREMBERG Czech Republic
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
REGENSBURG DÜRNSTEIN
PASSAU LINZ SALZBURG
MELK
Slovakia
VIENNA
Austria
BUDAPEST
Hungary
Italy Slovenia
Croatia
ITINERARY
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Day 1 Budapest
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 2 Bratislava
Walking tour
Day 3 Vienna
City tour
Day 4 Dürnstein
Walking tour OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
Melk
Cruising the Wachau Valley OR Danube bike tour Benedictine Abbey tour
Day 5 Linz Passau
Scenic cruise Walking tour OR Passau bike tour
Day 6 Regensburg
Walking tour OR Walhalla bike tour OR Bavarian Specialties tasting
Day 7 Nuremberg
City tour OR Franconian Specialties tasting
delicious traditional dishes such as Nuremberg’s
Day 8 Nuremberg
DISEMBARKATION
Ask your specialist for details
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION Add an optional two night pre cruise stay and discover why Budapest has no shortage of things to see and do! Why not also combine this with a post cruise stay in Nuremberg and enjoy famous local sausage.
www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Apr
13
AmaDante
£1,933
May
15 22
As Detailed
£2,266
Jun
08, 12
As Detailed
£2,266
July
03, 31
AmaSerena
£2,199
Aug
17, 28
As Detailed
£2,266
Sept
14
AmaDante
£2,399
Oct
09, 12
As Detailed
£2,266
AmaCerto AmaDante AmaSerena Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto & AmaSerena CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
AmaDante D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ APRICOTS & SWEETS Visit a local vineyard where you will be treated to a tasting of the regions finest apricot products. Jams, Apricot Liqueur, Apricot Brandy and chocolate are on the menu. Learn about the history and processing of this sweet fruit in the Wachau Valley.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Gems of Southeast Europe 7 night Budapest to Rousse cruise (or reverse)
Cruise Only From
£2,066 Per Person
Embark your luxurious ship in Budapest for your
ASK US about regional flights
Danube river cruise. Traverse the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, then cruise along the Romanian/Bulgarian border. Visit Vidin with its stunning landscapes of unusual rock formations, then onto Belogradchik and Bucharest, the capital and largest city in Romania also known as the “Paris of the East. Your journey ends in Rousse, known for its Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture. Poland
Czech Republic
BUDAPEST
Slovenia
Croatia
Moldova
Hungary
Austria
Italy
Ukraine
Slovakia
Germany
MOHÁCS
PÉCS VUKOVAR ILOK Bosnia & Herzegovina
Romania
NOVI SAD BELGRADE IRON GATES
GIURGIU
Serbia VIDIN
ROUSSE
VELIKO TARNOVO Montenegro
Kosovo
Bulgaria
Macedonia Turkey Albania
Greece
ITINERARY
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Day 1 Budapest
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 2 Mohács
Pécs excursion
Day 3 Vukovar Ilok Novi Sad
“Yugoslav Civil War” tour OR Croatian wine tasting Walking tour
Day 4 Belgrade
City tour Tito’s Memorial tour OR Quburich Brandy tasting Belgrade bike tour
Day 5 Iron Gates
Full day cruising
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION
Day 6 Vidin
Belogradchik excursion and Baba Vida Fortress OR Banitsa Pastry & Yoghurt making OR Vidin bike tour
We recommend extending your cruise with an
Day 7 Giurgiu
Veliko Tarnovo excursion OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
Day 8 Rousse
DISEMBARKATION
optional pre or post cruise stay in Bucharest where you can enhance your visit with a Transylvania extension. Why not also combine this with a pre or post cruise stay in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
Ask your specialist for details www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Apr
24
AmaSerena
£2,066
May Jul Aug Sep Oct
§
AmaSerena
£2,133
10, 17
§
AmaCerto
£2,199
07, 14
§
AmaCerto
£2,199
04, 11
§
AmaCerto
£2,399
16, 23
§
AmaCerto
£2,133
01
§
Itinerary operates in reverse
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto & AmaSerena CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
From our travelogue... Cruise through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds through a series
£599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ QUBURICH BRANDY TASTING & AVALA MOUNTAIN Visit the Quburich Distillery for a sampling plum brandy called Sljiva - a 10 year old Serbian spirit. Enjoy some
of magnificent gorges between
traditional snacks, before you head on to the Avala
Serbia and Romania.
Mountain for spectacular panoramic views of Belgrade.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
The Enchanting Rhine
£1,666 Per Person
7 night Amsterdam to Basel cruise (or reverse)
ASK US about regional flights
Enjoy a tour of Amsterdam’s legendary canals, lined with narrow buildings, cafés, and the house where Anne Frank once lived in hiding. Visit Cologne and its majestic Gothic cathedral, as well as the university town of Heidelberg. Wander the streets of Strasbourg in Alsace, then relax on board as you cruise the stunning Rhine River Gorge, lined with ruins of medieval castles and fortresses.
AMSTERDAM
COLOGNE
Belgium
KOBLENZ
LUX.
France
Poland
Germany
Netherlands
RÜDESHEIM
SPEYER
Czech Republic
HEIDELBERG
STRASBOURG BREISACH Austria
BASEL
Switzerland Italy
ITINERARY
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Day 1 Amsterdam
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Amsterdam
City tour and canal cruise
Day 3 Cologne Koblenz
City tour and cathedral visit Evening walk
Day 4 Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim
Cruise past Rhine castles Wine tasting OR Gondola Ride OR Rheingau bike tour Siegfried’s Music Museum
Day 5 Mannheim
Heidelberg excursion OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike OR Speyer excursion
Day 6 Strasbourg
City tour OR Old Town bike tour OR Strasbourg hike
Day 7 Breisach
Riquewihr walking tour OR Breisach and Freiburg excursion
Day 8 Basel
DISEMBARKATION
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION Spend an optional two night’s pre or post cruise stay in Lucerne, a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland, plus two nights in Zurich where you can explore its cobbled streets, elegant boutiques and famous Swiss chocolate factories.
Ask your specialist for details www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Departure Dates 2017 Mar Apr
Departure Date 25* 01*§, 01*, 08, 15§, 15, 22§, 22, 29§, 29 04, 06§, 06, 13§, 13, 20§, 20, 27§, 27 03§, 10§, 15, 24§, 24, 29 06§, 08§, 13, 15, 20§, 22§, 22, 27*, 29 03§, 05*§, 05, 10, 12§, 12, 17§,19§,19, 26§, 26 02§, 02, 09§, 09, 16§, 16, 23§, 23, 28§, 30§, 30 05, 07§, 07, 12§, 14§, 14, 21§, 21, 26§, 28§, 28 02, 04§, 04, 09*§, 11*§, 11*, 16, 18§, 18* 30†§
May Jun Jul Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
Ship As Detailed As Detailed
From Price pp £1,666 £1,733
As Detailed
£2,133
As Detailed
£2,266
As Detailed
£2,199
As Detailed
£2,199
As Detailed
£2,399
As Detailed
£2,066
As Detailed
£1,866
As Detailed
£1,933
† § *Wine cruises New Year’s Cruise Itinerary operates in reverse
AmaSonata AmaKristina AmaPrima
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaKristina, AmaPrima & AmaSonata CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello
French Balcony
£599
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony
£933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony
£1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony
£1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony
£1,333
AA+ Violin
French/Outside Balcony
£1,733
SS
French/Outside Balcony
£2,133
Violin
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ GUIDED BIKE TOUR OF STRASBOURG Your guided bike tour of Strasbourg, one of the most bicycle friendly cities in Europe, will take you past the Orangerie, the town´s largest park, and a place of beauty and relaxation. Continue on to the European Quarter, the Place de la République, and Strasbourg Cathedral.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Europe’s Rivers & Castles
£2,066 Per Person
7 night Remich to Nuremberg cruise
ASK US
Board your ship in Remich. Visit Trier and continue
about regional flights
through the Mosel River Valley, admiring its steep hillsides sheathed in endless vineyards. Visit the German villages of Bernkastel and Cochem and experience the dramatic scenery of the Rhine River Gorge, dotted with picturesque fortresses and castle ruins. Along the Main River, stop at medieval towns before cruising through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg.
Belgium
e Rhin
Net.
Germany
MAINZ
le sel Mo
Rhin e
France
BAMBERG e nub -Da l Main Cana
ZELL TRIER
WÜRZBURG
in Ma
KOBLENZ COCHEM
Lux.
Poland
RÜDESHEIM
KITZINGEN WERTHEIM HEIDELBERG
Czech Republic NUREMBERG
Slovakia
Austria Switzerland
Hungary
Italy
ITINERARY Day 1 Remich
EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Trier City tour Bernkastel Walking tour and wine tasting Day 3 Cochem Tour of Reichsburg Castle OR Koblenz walking tour Rhine Gorge Scenic cruising Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum Day 4 Mainz
Walking tour OR Heidelberg excursion OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
Day 5 Wertheim
Walking tour OR Main River bike tour OR Pretzel tasting
Day 6 Würzburg Kitzingen
City tour OR Residenz Palace tour Wine tasting
Day 7 Bamberg
Walking tour and smoked beer tasting OR Bamberg bike tour OR Bamberg Specialties tasting
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION We recommend extending your cruise with an optional two night’s pre or post cruise stay in the charming city of Prague - considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities.
Ask your specialist for details
Day 8 Nuremberg DISEMBARKATION 50
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Jun
15 22
§
AmaDante
£2,266
Aug
§
AmaDante
£2,266
24 , 31 §
Sep
21 , 28
AmaDante
£2,399
Oct
§
AmaDante
£2,066
19 , 26
§
Itinerary operates in reverse
Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaDante CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£599
B
Violin & Cello French Balcony
£733
A
Violin
French Balcony
£799
A+
Violin
French Balcony
£1,466
S
Violin
French Balcony
£1,599
From our travelogue... Luxembourg is the least populated country in the European Union, with only 465,000 inhabitants. It is also the 20th smallest of the 194 independent countries in the world.
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ BRETZEL BAKERY VISIT & TASTING Enjoy a short scenic walk through the lovely town of Wertheim, en route to a local bakery. The main attraction here are the bretzels (German for “pretzels”), you will learn the history of the bretzel and try to ‘knot’ one - It is harder than it looks! You will have some free time afterwards to explore on your own before returning to the ship.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Magnificent Europe
£3,733
14 night Amsterdam to Budapest cruise (or reverse) From Amsterdam, travel on the Rhine river to Cologne, with its breathtaking cathedral. Continue
Per Person
ASK US about regional flights
cruising along the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then through the Main-Danube Canal. Discover the culture and traditions of such grand old capitals as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Along the way, you’ll see perfectly preserved medieval towns.
Netherlands AMSTERDAM
Germany Poland
COLOGNE
Belgium
KOBLENZ
WERTHEIM
WÜRZBURG BAMBERG
RÜDESHEIM
Czech Republic
MILTENBERG
REGENSBURG NUREMBERG
France
DÜRNSTEIN BRATISLAVA
PASSAU
MELK
VIENNA
Austria
Switzerland Italy
BUDAPEST
Hungary
Slovenia
ITINERARY Day 1 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 2 Amsterdam City tour and canal cruise Day 3 Cologne
Walking tour and cathedral visit
Day 4 Rhine Gorge Scenic cruise Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum OR Gondola Ride Day 5 Miltenberg Wertheim
Walking tour Walking tour OR Main River bike tour OR Pretzel tasting
Day 6 Würzburg
Walking tour OR Residenz Palace tour
Day 7 Bamberg
Walking tour and smoked beer tasting OR Bamberg bike tour OR Bamberg Specialties tasting
Day 8 Nuremberg
City tour OR Franconian Specialties tasting Cruise Main-Danube Canal
Day 9 Regensburg Walking tour OR Bavarian Specialties tasting OR Walhalla bike tour
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Day 10 Passau
Walking tour OR Passau bike tour OR Passau Castle hike
Day 11 Melk Dürnstein
Benedictine Abbey visit OR Danube bike tour Walking tour and wine tasting OR Dürnstein bike tour
Day 12 Vienna
City tour OR Hidden Vienna tour OR Alte Donau bike tour OR Klosterneuberg Abbey bike tour
Day 13 Bratislava
Walking tour OR Brastislava hike
Day 14 Budapest
City tour, “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 15 Budapest
DISEMBARKATION
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
May
01, 18
As Detailed
£4,266
Jun
§
01
AmaPrima
£4,399
Aug
24
AmaPrima
£4,399
AmaPrima
£4,533
AmaSerena
£3,733
Sep Dec
§
07 18
§†0
AmaCerto AmaPrima †
Christmas and New Year’s Cruise
§
Itinerary operates in reverse
0
Itinerary is slightly modified
Port Charges: Additional £224 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto, AmaPrima & AmaSerena CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£399
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,865
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,132
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £2,399
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,665
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £3,465
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £4,265
From our travelogue... Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the number one tourist attraction in Germany, is the second tallest church in Europe, standing at 157m.
£1,199
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ GUIDED BIKE RIDE ALONG THE MAIN RIVER VALLEY Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride along the Main River valley from Freudenburg to Wertheim. Traveling alongside the river, you will see the ruins of Henneburg Castle, green fields and gardens, before re-joining your ship in Wertheim.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Grand Danube Cruise 14 night Vilshofen to Rousse cruise (or reverse) The Danube has been an inspiration for generations of Europeans. Savour Wachau Valley wine, embrace
£3,932 Per Person
ASK US about regional flights
the elegance and history of Vienna and Budapest, and traverse the legendary passage known as the Iron Gates. Disembark in Rousse, Bulgaria and conclude your sojourn with two nights in beautiful Bucharest, the “Paris of the East”.
POLAND
Germany
PRAGUE Czech Republic
WEISSENKIRCHEN REGENSBURG Slovakia LINZ VILSHOFEN PASSAU BRATISLAVA VIENNA SALZBURG Austria
SWITZ.
BUDAPEST
PECS VILÁNY VUKOVAR
ITALY
Croatia
Hungary
MOHÁCS
ILOK
Romania
NOVI SAD BELGRADE IRON GATES Serbia
BUCHAREST GIURGIU
VIDIN
ROUSSE
VELIKO Bulgaria TARNOVO
ITINERARY Day 1 Vilshofen
EMBARKATION "Oktoberfest” Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Free time Walking tour
Vilshofen Passau
Day 3 Linz
Linz walking tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion
Day 4 Weissenkirchen
Dürnstein walking tour Melk Benedictine Abbey visit OR Weissenkirchen bike tour
Day 5
Vienna
City tour
Day 6
Bratislava
Walking tour
Day 7
Budapest
City tour, “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 8
Budapest
Puszta excursion
Day 9
Mohács
Pécs excursion
Day 10
Vukovar Ilok Novi Sad
“Yugoslav Civil War” tour OR Wine tasting Walking tour
Day 11 Belgrade
City tour OR Tito’s Memorial
Day 12
Full day cruising
Iron Gates
Day 13 Vidin
Belogradchik excursion and Baba Vida Fortress
Day 14
Veliko Tarnovo excursion
Giurgiu
Day 15 Rousse
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DISEMBARKATION
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Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Apr
17
AmaSerena
£3,932
§
May
AmaSerena
£4,199
§
AmaCerto
£4,332
14 , 28
AmaCerto
£4,399
AmaCerto
£4,732
AmaCerto
£4,132
01
Jul
03, 17 , 31 §
Aug
§
Sep
11
§
Oct
09, 23
§
Itinerary operates in reverse
Port Charges: Additional £224 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaSerena & AmaCerto CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£399
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,865
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,132
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £2,399
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,665
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £3,465
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £4,265
From our travelogue...
Be beamed aboard the UFO-shaped open-air observation deck upon the 7th largest hanging bridge in the world. With a panoramic view of the whole of Bratislava and fine dining in its restaurant or a bar, you'll be feeling out-of-this-world, especially as the sun sets over this magnificent city.
£1,199
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ BELGRADE CITY TOUR Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and is one of the oldest cities in Euorpe, having be conquered and re-built 40 times in its long tumultuous history. On your panoramic tour through Belgrade’s old town you will see Titos Mausoleum, the old palace, the Serbian Federal Parliament Building, Square of the Republic and the Cathedral of St Sava.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Christmas Markets on the Danube
£1,866 Per Person
7 night Nuremberg to Budapest cruise (or reverse)
ASK US about regional flights
Embark upon your cruise in Nuremberg, stopping to visit some of the charming towns where many beloved Christmas traditions originated. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Experience colourful local traditions in such picturesque locales as Regensburg, Salzburg and Vienna before concluding your cruise in Budapest.
ITINERARY Day 1 Nuremberg EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 2 Nuremberg City tour, visit Christmas Market Cruise Main-Danube Canal Day 3 Regensburg Walking tour Visit Christmas Market
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Day 4 Passau Linz
Walking tour and Christmas Market visit OR Passau bike tour Salzburg excursion
Day 5 Melk Vienna
Benedictine Abbey tour Wachau Valley cruise Visit Christmas Market
Day 6 Vienna
Morning city tour and Christmas Market visit OR Hidden Vienna tour Klosterneuberg Abbey bike tour
Day 7 Budapest
City tour Visit Christmas Market “Illuminations Cruise”
Day 8 Budapest
DISEMBARKATION
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION Extend your cruise with an optional pre or post cruise stay in Prague. Visit famous Christmas Markets and soak up the festive atmosphere. Why not also combine this with a pre or post cruise stay in Budapest where you can browse the brightly decorated stalls and enjoy the Christmas carols.
Ask your specialist for details www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Departure Dates 2017
Departure Date
Ship
From Price pp
Nov
§
20 , 22 , 27, 27§, 29, 29§
As Detailed
£1,866
Dec
04, 04§, 06, 06§, 11, 11§, 13, 18°, 18§°
As Detailed
£1,933
§
AmaCerto AmaSerena AmaStella AmaViola
°Itinerary is slightly modified §Itinerary operates in reverse Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto, AmaSerena, AmaStella & AmaViola CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
From our travelogue...
Budapest Christmas Market is the largest in Hungary and completely fills up Vörösmarty Square. This market differs from most other holiday markets in that it strictly enforces a handcrafted only policy. The perfect place to find a unique gift for the person who has everything!
Other Itinerary Options
£599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ FRANCONIAN SPECIALTIES TASTING Begin at the oldest brewery in Nuremberg for a taste of the famous Nuremberger Bratwurst (sausage) and Rot bier (red beer). Continuing on, sample Lebkuchen (resembles gingerbread) while you hear about the importance of the spice trade in Nuremberg.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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Cruise Only From
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
£1,866 Per Person
7 night Amsterdam to Basel cruise (or reverse)
ASK US about regional flights
Begin your journey in Amsterdam, amidst the city’s iconic canals, unique Dutch architecture and vibrant winter atmosphere. Embark upon an enchanting 7 night Rhine River cruise that takes you to Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and magical Christmas markets. Explore historic Strasbourg and other scenic regions with holiday traditions all their own.
AMSTERDAM
Germany
Netherlands
Poland
COLOGNE Belgium
RÜDESHEIM LUX.
France
SPEYER
HEIDELBERG
Czech Republic
STRASBOURG RIQUEWIHR
Switzerland
BREISACH BASEL ZURICH
Austria
LUCERNE
Italy
ITINERARY Day 1 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Day 2 Amsterdam Canal cruise and city tour
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Day 3 Cologne
City tour and cathedral visit Visit Christmas Market
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Wine tasting OR Gondola ride OR Rheingau bike tour Visit Christmas Markets Siegfried’s Music Museum
Day 5 Mannheim
Heidelberg excursion OR Speyer tour Visit Christmas Markets
FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES RECOMMENDATION
Day 6 Strasbourg City tour and visit Christmas Markets OR Old Town bike tour OR Strasbourg hike
Why not extend your cruise with an optional pre
Day 7 Breisach
Riquewihr walking tour and visit Christmas Markets OR Breisach and Freiburg excursion
where you can enjoy Dutch treats and browse
Day 8 Basel
DISEMBARKATION
or post cruise stay in Amsterdam where Museum Square turns into a charming Christmas Village, the tremendous Christmas Markets.
Ask your specialist for details www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Departure Dates 2017 Nov Dec
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Ship
From Price pp
As Detailed
£1,866
As Detailed
£1,933
AmaKristina AmaPrima AmaSonata †
New Year’s Cruise
Itinerary operates in reverse °Itinerary is slightly modified
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Port Charges: Additional £112 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AmaCerto, AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaStella & AmaViola CAT. DECK
STATEROOM
ADD’L
D Piano
Window
£199
C
Violin & Cello French Balcony
BB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £933
BA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,066
AB
Cello
French/Outside Balcony £1,199
AA
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,333
AA+
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £1,733
SS
Violin
French/Outside Balcony £2,133
From our travelogue... Other Itinerary Options Strasbourg is the self proclaimed “Capital of Christmas,” with the oldest, largest and most famous Christmas market in France. The Marchés de Noël is nearly 450 years old!
£599
FEATURED EXCURSION ~ COLOGNE You will have a guided tour of Cologne strolling through the Old Town and Cathedral Square, and visiting the fabled 13th- century Gothic Cathedral. During your free time, browse the festive Christmas Market in Cathedral Square – one of Europe’s best – or explore the city on your own.
**Spa/Salon treatments available at an additional cost.
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The Fleet All AmaWaterways ships are specifically designed to maximise your on board experience with elegant accommodation, comfortable public spaces and ample amenities. Whether you’re relaxing in your spacious balcony stateroom, meeting fellow travellers in the lounge, or enjoying the views from the sun deck, you will be sure to truly enjoy your time on AmaWaterways floating hotels. On the following pages, you will find deck plans and detailed information on the entire European fleet.
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AmaKristina, AmaViola & AmaStella These 158 passenger ships with spacious staterooms have been designed with families in mind. They have six sets of adjoining cabins that can be connected via an internal doorway, accommodating families of up to five. They also feature our exclusive twin balconies.
AmaViola
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Cabin Categories Suite Cat. AA Cat. AB Cat. BA Cat. BB Cat. CA Cat. CB Cat. D Cat. E
Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 350 sq. ft. Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft. Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft. Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft. Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 155 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft.
Deck Plan 1
Main Lounge
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Reception
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The Chef’s Table restaurant
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Main Restaurant
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Massage & Hair Salon
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Fitness Room
Category | Suite
Technical Data
Outside Balcony
French Balcony
Suite 302: modified cabin layout
Built: AmaKristina - 2017 | AmaViola - 2016 AmaStella - 2016
Large Window
Category | AA & AB
Category | BA & BB
Category | CA
Category | CB
Outside Large Balcony Window
French Balcony
Category | D & E
Length: 443 ft. Width: 38 ft. Crew: 51
Shower
Bathroom
Staterooms: 79 Passengers: 158 Registry: Switzerland
Staterooms separated by a dotted line become adjoining by request.
French Balcony
Outside Large Balcony Window
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AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaPrima & AmaCerto These ships in Europe accommodate 164 passengers and feature twin balcony staterooms, heated swimming pool, salon services, fitness room, stunning glass elevator and much more.
AmaPrima | AmaReina | AmaSonata | AmaCerto
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Note: Elevator reaches Main Restaurant, Lobby/Main Lounge and staterooms on Violin and Cello Deck (does not reach Piano Deck or Sun Deck). Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 300 sq. ft. Suite For a larger deck plan please visit www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways Cat. AA+
Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.
Cat. AA
Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.
Cat. AB
Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.
Cabin Categories Suite Cat. AA+ Cat. AA Cat. AB Cat. BA Cat. BB Cat. C Cat. D Cat. E
Cat. BA
Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.
Cat. BB
Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.
C Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. ViolinCat. Deck Cat. D French & Outside Balcony - 300-sq. Piano Deck Fixed Window 160 ft. sq. ft. ViolinCat. Deck E Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft. French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft. Cat. AA+ stateroom has no bathtub and other modifications Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft. Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft. Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft. Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft.
Note: Cat. AA+ stateroom has a modified layout
Deck Plan 1
Main Lounge
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Reception
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Fitness Room
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Massage & Hair Salon
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The Chef’s Table restaurant
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Main Restaurant
Technical Data Built: AmaSerena, AmaVenita - 2015 | AmaSonata, AmaReina - 2014 | AmaPrima - 2013 | AmaCerto - 2012
Category | Suite
Outside Balcony
Large Window
Category | AA & AB
French Balcony
Suite 302: modified cabin layout
Category | BA & BB
Category | C
Outside Large Balcony Window
French Balcony
Category | D & E
Length: 443 ft. Width: 38 ft. Crew: 51
Shower
Bathroom
Staterooms: 82 Passengers: 164 Registry: Switzerland Select staterooms on board the AmaSerena can become adjoining by request; ask for details.
French Balcony
Outside Large Balcony Window
Fixed Windows
French Balcony
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AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDante These ships offer spacious 170-255 sq. ft. staterooms, most with French balconies. Other features include complimentary in-room entertainment on demand & Internet, Wi-Fi, Sun Deck walking track and a fitness room.
AmaLyra | AmaDolce | AmaDante
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Cabin Categories
Violin Deck French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.
Cat. A+ Suite
Violin Deck French Balcony - 225 sq. ft.
Suite Cat. A Cat. B Cat. A+ Cat. C
Cat. A
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Violin Deck
French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.sq. ft. Violin Deck French Balcony - 170 Violin Deck French Balcony - 225 sq. ft. Violin Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Violin&Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck Piano Deck Fixed Window - 170ft. sq. ft. French Balcony - 170 sq. Violin & Cello Deck Cello Deck French Balcony - 140 sq. ft. French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 170 sq. ft. Cello Deck French Balcony - 140 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.
Deck Plan 1
Main Lounge
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Reception
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Massage & Hair Salon
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The Chef’s Table restaurant
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Fitness Room
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Main Restaurant
Technical Data Built: AmaLyra - 2009 | AmaDolce - 2009 | AmaDante - 2008 Length: 360 ft.
Category | Suite Bathtub
Suite
Floor-to-ceiling Window
French Balcony
Category | A, B & C
Category | D & E
Width: 38 ft. Crew: 45 Staterooms: 74 Passengers: 146 Registry: Switzerland
French Balcony
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AmaCello More than 80% of the staterooms on this ship feature French balconies, ideal for taking in sights along the river. Each vessel also offers awardwinning cuisine, exclusive amenities and massage and salon services.
AmaCello | AmaLegro | AmaDagio
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Cabin Categories Cat. A Cat. B Cat. C Cat. D Cat. E Single
Violin Deck French Balcony - 255 sq. ft. Violin Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft. Piano Deck Fixed Window - 170 sq. ft. Cello Deck French Balcony - 140 sq. ft.
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Fitness Room
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Main Restaurant
Technical Data Built: AmaCello - 2008 Length: 360 ft.
Category | Suite Bathtub
Suite
Deck Plan
Floor-to-ceiling Window
French Balcony
Category | A, B & C
Category | D & E
Width: 38 ft. Crew: 45 Staterooms: 74 Passengers: 146/148 Registry: Switzerland
French Balcony
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Fixed Windows
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AmaVida This 106 passenger ship services the itineraries on Portugal’s dramatic Douro River and features outside balconies in most staterooms, spa, fitness room, fine dining restaurant and an al fresco dining terrace.
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Note: Elevator reaches all three stateroom decks (does not reach Sun Deck). For a larger deck plan please visit www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways
Cabin Categories
alcony - 323 sq. ft.
alcony - 215 sq. ft.
Balcony - 215 sq. ft. Suite
Balcony - 215 sq. ft.
Cat. A
c Window - 161 sq. ft.
Cat. B
c Window - 161 sq. ft.
Cat. C Cat. D Cat. E
Porto Deck Balcony - 323 sq. ft. Porto Deck Balcony - 215 sq. ft. Lisbon Deck Balcony - 215 sq. ft. Lisbon Deck Balcony - 215 sq. ft. Douro Deck Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft. Douro Deck Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.
Deck Plan 1
Main Lounge
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Fitness Room
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Spa
AmaVida Suite
Category | Suite Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
AmaVida Cabin
AmaVida Cabin - Lower Deck
Technical Data
Category | A, B & C
Built: 2013
Floor-to-Ceiling Outside Balcony Window
Length: 260 ft. Width: 37 ft. Crew: 30 Staterooms: 53 Passengers: 106 Registry: Portugal
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Category | D & E Panoramic Window
TERMS & CONDITIONS
09 44
These terms and conditions should be read carefully and all those for
the cruise you wish to inquire about any cruise services provided,
wheelchair ramps and cabin doors are not wide enough to allow access
whom the booking is made should be prepared to accept them. Any
please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services
by standard wheelchairs.
booking for an AmaWaterways cruise is accepted subject to these
is received by Fred.\ River Cruises within 60 days after cruise
Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on tour buses, due to
terms and conditions and Fred. Olsen Travel should be informed
completion.
space limitations. Wheelchair passengers should be aware of these
directly of any objection to any part of these terms and conditions.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS:
limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be
RESERVATIONS AND FINAL PAYMENT:
A valid passport is required of all travellers. Passports must be valid
carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. We regret that
To make a reservation please contact Fred.\ River Cruises, Olympus
six months after the scheduled return date to the UK. UK and non
we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking,
House, 2 Olympus Close, Ipswich, IP1 5LN on 0800 954 0063 (Trade
UK citizens must consult with the appropriate consulates if any
getting on/off tour busses and other transportation vehicles, or other
enquiries) or 0800 389 9811 (Direct) or your preferred ABTA agent.
visas are needed. Any visas, or travel documentation required to
personal needs. A qualified travel companion must accompany
Fred.\ River Cruises is a trading name of Fred. Olsen Travel Limited,
travel is the sole responsibility of the passenger to obtain. Neither
travellers who need assistance.
a Company registered in England and Wales (Company Reg. No.
AmaWaterways nor Fred.\ River Cruises are responsible for delays
MEDICAL:
02287241). Fred. Olsen Travel is a member of ABTA (No.Y0128). It is
or missed portions of your cruise/tour, relating to incorrect travel
AmaWaterways does not employ doctors or nurses on their vessels
bonded as a tour operator and holds an Air Travel Organisers
documents or visas.
(except in Russia). Should you require medical attention, local
Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 0944).
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
medical services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible
AmaWaterways has appointed Fred. Olsen Travel to act as sales
Upon full payment only, travel documents, including air tickets, are
for any and all charges resulting in either visiting the medical services,
agent in the UK for the sale of holidays on the vessels within this
sent postal ground delivery 2-3 weeks prior to departure. If you
or their visiting you. AmaWaterways and Fred.\ River Cruises are not
brochure. A deposit of £270, or £750 if booking on an Africa river
would like your documents sent earlier, there is a £15 charge per
responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may
cruise (plus any other associated costs) per person is required at
reservation.
receive.
time of booking. Final payment is due no later than 104 days prior
YOUR FLIGHTS
SMOKING:
to departure; non-payment may result in the reservation being
AIRLINE TICKETS: (where applicable)
Smoking is only allowed on the sun deck of all ships.
cancelled.
Fred.\ River Cruises determines airlines and flight schedules based
DIETS:
PRICING:
on the availability of its specific contracted carriers. Air tickets are
Please advise Fred.\ River Cruises at time of booking of any special
Unless indicated otherwise, all brochure prices are per person,
economy class, unless requested otherwise, and are issued under
dietary requirements you may have and AmaWaterways
based on double occupancy of a cabin, or standard hotel room.
the terms and conditions of the relevant airline(s). Business class
will make every effort to accommodate your request. Please note that
Single rates are available for cruise at a supplement of plus 50%,
air travel is available for purchase at the time of booking; please
not all diets are possible.
except for suites which are plus 100%. Single rates for land are
ask your reservation agent for details. Airlines require that your
NOTES
available at a supplement of £90 per night. Pricing is accurate at
exact name, as it appears in your passport, be on your air ticket.
RESPONSIBILITY:
time of printing and expected to be in effect at the time of departure
Neither AmaWaterways nor Fred.\ River Cruises are responsible
Fred.\ River Cruises, as sales agent for AmaWaterways, is responsible
but maybe subject to surcharge or reduction for the following items:
for any issues resulting from an incorrect name on any air ticket
to you in making arrangements for the services on your confirmation
transportation costs, including the cost of fuel; dues, taxes, or fees
issued. Every effort is made to obtain direct flights; however, your
invoice. If the services of the supplier cannot be delivered, subject
chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or
air schedule may require connections and overnight travel. Neither
to‘Cruise Itineraries’ clause above, or for reasons beyond the control
disembarkation fees at ports and airports; government action such
AmaWaterways nor Fred.\ River Cruises are responsible for any
of Fred. \ River Cruises, Fred.\ River Cruises will arrange for the
as increases in VAT or any other government imposed increases;
costs resulting from lost air tickets, delays, disruptions or cancelled
provision of comparable services, where and when possible. Any
or currency exchange rate fluctuations. Only amounts in excess
flights; lost baggage or missed connections. In the event of a lost air
resultingadditional expense will be payable by the cruise participants
of 2% of the holiday price excluding insurance premiums and any
ticket, the passenger will need to file a Lost Ticket Application with
and any resulting saving received will be refunded to cruise participants.
amendment charges will lead to a surcharge or reduction; any
the carrier.
AGREEMENT:
surcharge levied will include an amount to cover agent’s
CHANGES:
Payment of deposit and/or issue of your confirmation invoice shall
commission. If this means paying more than 10% above the holiday
All tickets issued by Fred.\ River Cruises have certain restrictions;
be deemed your consent to the terms and conditions herein. The
price quoted at time of booking, you will be entitled to cancel
they cannot be reissued or exchanged. Any changes or refunds must
statements herein and the contract between cruise participants and
the holiday with a full refund of all money paid (not including any
be processed through Fred.\ River Cruises. We reserve the right to
Fred. \ River Cruises is made on the terms of these booking conditions,
premium paid for holiday insurance and amendment charges).
charge an administration fee of £35, in addition to any appropriate
which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English
Such a cancellation must be made within 14 days of the issue date
airline fees for any changes made. Any cancellation is charged under
Courts. Terms and Conditions listed are those in effect at time of
printed on the surcharge invoice. Failure to pay a surcharge within
the cancellation penalty of the airline. Airline fees vary depending on
printing and will remain until replaced. Any new or reissue of Terms
14 days may be treated as cancellation of the Booking by you, and
the carrier. Some air tickets will be non-refundable.
and Conditions will replace all previous versions. No person, other than
a cancellation charge of the amount shown under “Cancellation
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
an authorised representative of Fred.\ River Cruises, by a document
Charges” applicable on the date of AmaWaterways’ decision to
Requests for seat assignments, meal requirements, special services
in writing, is authorised to vary, add or waive any term or condition in
cancel will be made. No surcharge or reduction will be made less
and frequent flyer miles are at the sole discretion of the airline;
this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding
than 30 days before the date of commencement of the holiday
please contact the airline directly.
provisions.
but bookings received within this period may be charged at the
BAGGAGE:
COMPLAINTS:
published price plus any surcharge arising up to the date of that
Please check with the appropriate airline regarding airline baggage
If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant
booking. Airfares and air taxes quoted on your invoice or by a
allowances. In most cases, airlines allow 1 bag per person to be
supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and AmaWaterways representative
reservation agent are only guaranteed once full payment is received
checked in. AmaWaterways and Fred.\ River Cruises assume
immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint
by Fred.\ River Cruises. A charge may apply to payments by credit
no responsibility for loss, theft, damage or delay to passenger’s
is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your
card.
luggage. Baggage insurance is recommended.
return home by writing to the following address: Fred. \ River Cruises,
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
TRANSFERS:
Olympus House, 2 Olympus Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LN giving
Passports/visas, excess baggage fees; vaccinations; gratuities on
Fred.\ River Cruises can arrange transfers at time of booking.
your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please
cruise ships; laundry, beverages and food not on the regular table
OWN AIR:
keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly
d’hôte menu; optional excursions; all other items of a personal
For passengers making their own air arrangements, please note
identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly
nature; travel, health, personal items or accident protection plans.
that it is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain a valid ticket direct
recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of
These items are paid locally. Governmental or local taxes/ fees,
from an air carrier suitable for and in time for travel to the vessel and
the services in question without delay.
airport taxes and fees and fuel surcharges not included in the price
including local transfers which the passenger must arrange. Fred. \
YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION:
will be charged by invoice.
River Cruises accepts no responsibility for any travel arrangement
Fred. Olsen Travel provides full financial protection for our package
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
outside of the package provided to you.
holidays. For flights-based holidays this is through our Air Travel
In the unfortunate event that you cannot travel and you need to
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organiser’s Licence (number 0944). In the unlikely event of our
cancel, please notify Fred.\ River Cruises in writing. No cancellation
CRUISE ITINERARIES:
insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and
can be taken without written notification. Cancellations are effective
Deviations to the planned cruise itineraries and hotels are possible,
will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance
from the date of receipt of the written notification. If Fred.\ River
although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown
booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.
Cruises has already issued final documentation that includes air
in the brochure and final documents. Should conditions render
atol.org.uk. When you buy a package that doesn’t include a flight,
tickets, the unused air tickets must be returned to Fred.\ River
cruise routes unsafe for navigation, AmaWaterways reserves the
protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA under ABTA
Cruises before they can be cancelled. Please note that any name
right to provide alternative services, including but not limited to
number Y0128.
change/substitution of passenger is treated as a cancellation and
accommodation on the docked ship and/or substitute ground
ABTA:
any/all applicable cancellation charges will be applied. Cancellation
arrangements. AmaWaterways will make the effort to ensure that
Fred. Olsen Travel are a member of ABTA, membership number
charges are per person and as follows:
the places visited, excursions operated and the hotels or ships
Y0128. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you
For cancellations received
offered are as similar as possible to the ones originally planned. Any
by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme
More than 104 days prior to departure loss of deposit
resulting changes will not result in a refund for the original services;
for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered
103-60 days before departure 50% of the land and cruise price +
all cruise routes are subject to change without notice.
Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to
non-refundable airfares.
CANCELLATIONS:
www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information
59-30 days before departure 75% of the land and cruise price +
AmaWaterways reserves the right to cancel, change, or postpone
on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be
non-refundable airfares.
any departure date and itinerary. In the event of a complete
found on www.abta.com.
29-15 days before departure 85% of the land and cruise price +
cancellation by AmaWaterways, we will issue a full refund of monies
PASSENGER CONTRACT:
non-refundable airfares.
paid to Fred.\ River Cruises for the cruise/tour.
All transport onboard ship is provided subject to the terms and
14 days before departure 100% of the land and cruise price + non-
DISABLED PARTICIPANTS:
conditions of the Passenger Contract that you will receive with your
refundable airfares.
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to
final documentation. The Passenger Contract is governed by the
Cancellation charges listed above also applies towards upgrades
Fred.\ River Cruises at the time of booking. AmaWaterways will make
Law of Switzerland and is subject to the limits of liability and claims
and transfers. Insurance premiums are non-refundable. Additional
reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled
laid out under the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of
fees will apply for any air tickets already issued. No refunds will be
cruise participants, but together with Fred.\ River Cruises, is not
Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974 and the International
made for unused services, or unused portions of the cruise/tour
responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants,
Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims. Any
once travel arrangements have commenced. If after returning from
or other independent suppliers. Tour buses are not equipped with
disputes will be litigated exclusively in the courts.
Book your river cruise with your travel agent or call 0800 954 0063
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FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 0800 954 0063 sales@fredrivercruises.co.uk www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/amawaterways OR SEE YOUR ABTA TRAVEL AGENT In association with
Top 10 rated river cruise ships in Europe with AmaPrima and AmaSerena at joint #1
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Fred.\ River Cruises is a trading name of Fred. Olsen Travel Limited, Olympus House, 2 Olympus Close, Ipswich, IP1 5LN
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