February 26, 2025
The new itinerary has already sold out through the end of May with minimal promotion
Departures of AmaWaterways’ new Colombia river cruise have sold out until the end of May, Co-Owner Greg Murphy has revealed ahead of the new itinerary’s launch on 15 March.
Read More…February 25, 2025
Former EVP to focus on nurturing river cruise company’s relationships
AmaWaterways Co-Founder Kristin Karst is stepping down from her role as Executive Vice President to take on the new position of Chief Brand Ambassador.
Read More…February 17, 2025
Select sailings will offer Smithsonian-designed experiences
AmaWaterways has forged a new partnership with Smithsonian Journeys , the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, to offer co-branded river cruises which will set sail next year.
Read More…February 12, 2025
Catherine Powell will work alongside co-founders Schreiner and Karst
Positioning the company for its next phase of growth, AmaWaterways has named Catherine Powell as its new President. Effective 17 February 2025, Powell will work alongside co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst.
Read More…January 20, 2025
The river cruise line is literally giving travellers a more in-depth experience
As part of a new initiative, river cruise line AmaWaterways is providing complimentary pre- and post-cruise land packages on select European sailings designed to give travellers a deeper connection with the destinations they visit.
Read More…December 11, 2024
Luxury river cruise line expanding local team with two new executive roles
AmaWaterways has confirmed it will grow its team in the first quarter of 2025, as the inaugural year of its ANZ sales and marketing presence was branded a success.
Read More…October 3, 2024
Cruise line Co-Founders provide update on pioneering Magdalena River operation
AmaWaterways has confirmed a further two-month delay for the already revised launch of its inaugural sailing in Colombia aboard AmaMagdalena, most recently slated to debut in January 2025. The first of two purpose-built ships for the new market was originally intended to launch in December 2023.
Read More…September 10, 2024
The Luxury Cruise Event in Sydney enticed 500+ ‘ready to book’ consumers
Travel Associates’ inaugural Luxury Cruise Event lured more than 500 keen-to-book cruisers to the Hyatt Regency Sydney last Sunday, with crowds amassing at the doors to the Grand Ballroom eagerly awaiting for the doors to open at 10am.
Read More…August 22, 2024
Luxury river cruise line eyes sea & land partners for ‘two weeker’ Australian market
AmaWaterways has started pairing its river cruises with ocean voyages, packaged through Australian wholesalers, to offer new ways to explore Europe.
Read More…August 13, 2024
New ‘President’s Choice’ Best of the Danube ex Budapest
AmaWaterways has announced a new Best of the Danube itinerary, sailing roundtrip from Budapest, with 15 departures in 2025 and 14 in 2026. The new itinerary launches in honour of “Rudi’s favourite cruise” – Rudi being AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder and President, Rudi Schreiner.
Read More…June 18, 2024
Kristin Karst confirms plans for AmaMagna sister ship, slated for 2027 launch
AmaWaterways will add a second double-width ship to its fleet, Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of the river cruise operator has said.
Read More…June 2, 2024
AmaKaia and AmaSofia will sail the Mekong and the Rhine/Danube respectively
AmaWaterways is adding two new river ships to its fleet in 2026, with AmaKaia for the Mekong River and AmaSofia for Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers.
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