Ama Waterways River Cruises
Founded in 2002 by cruise industry pioneer Rudi Schreiner, cruise line executive Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy,
founder of Brendan Vacations, AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Mosel rivers
in Europe; the Volga-Baltic Waterway in Russia and the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia. In Europe, the
AmaWaterways fleet includes the MS AmaBella (2010); MS AmaDolce and MS AmaLyra (2009); MS AmaDante and
MS AmaCello (2008); MS AmaLegro (2007) and MS AmaDagio (2006). Each vessel features an incomparable array of
amenities and complimentary extras that include: spacious staterooms with French balconies or revolutionary
"Twin Balconies"; plush down bedding, marble-appointed baths; complimentary high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi;
first-run hit Hollywood movies; complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, gourmet dining in multiple
venues (AmaBella); nightly entertainment; complimentary small group shore excursions tailored to passengers' desired
walking pace; guided bicycle tours and much more.
The line also operates the elegant MS Swiss Pearl on the Rhone River in France, cruising through the heart of Provence
from Lyon to Arles as part of its spectacular "Provence and Spain" itinerary that begins in Paris, includes a high-speed
TGV transfer to Lyon and concludes with a stay in Barcelona, Spain. In 2011, AmaWaterways will introduce the MS AmaVerde
in Europe, a sister ship to the MS AmaBella. In Russia, AmaWaterways will introduce the newly-redesigned MS AmaKatarina,
the most luxurious and spacious vessel ever to sail the famed Volga-Baltic Waterway.
Guests on the culture-rich cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg enjoy a selection of 10 different stateroom categories,
including four different suite categories and accommodations up to 432 square feet. A total of 76 staterooms aboard
MS AmaKatarina include balconies, and the lavishly appointed vessel will include two fine dining venues,
a conference hall, sauna and solarium. In Vietnam and Cambodia, the magnificent new 124-passenger MS AmaLotus will
join MS La Marguerite in offering unforgettable 7-night cruises on the Mekong river from Siem Reap, Cambodia to
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as part of the line's "Vietnam, Cambodia and Riches of the Mekong" program.