Our cruise of local and culinary discovery was in the canals of Burgundy, France, aboard La Belle Epoque, the flagship barge of European Waterways. Before it was converted to a floating hotel in 1995 and refurbished in 2006, La Belle Époque was a freight … March 5, 2010
It was the slowest, laziest, and most indulgent holiday break we'd ever had — and one of the best. Doing absolutely nothing quite well is quite difficult in these rushed, deadline-dependent, got-to-be-there-a-minute-ago times of ours. But we acquitted … February 18, 2010
I dreamed of floating above a green carpet of vineyards interspersed with trays of fine meats and poultry with clouds made of Roquefort and Brie cheeses. Then I awoke to a “real” fantasy not unlike the dream. I was on a fabled French canal exploring … February 12, 2010
While not everyone can afford to own a luxury motor boat or yacht, cruising by barge is not only one of the most relaxing and rewarding holidays around, it can also be one of the environmentally “greenest.”
In fact, a barge holiday is estimated … February 8, 2010
European Waterways is very pleased to announce the re-launch of the hotel barge "Rosa" in southwest France. Rosa is an old friend, having been part of the European Waterways fleet for a number of years, including when she was enjoyed by Celebrity Chef … February 1, 2010
As perfect days go, they don’t come much better than gliding along a canal in the south of France and being serenaded by a raven-headed beauty with the voice of a diva. She, whoever she was, suddenly appeared from a window of a boat moored on the Canal … February 1, 2010
At four miles an hour, Go-Barging in Burgundy allows the body to relax into the rhythms of the French countryside while gliding past medieval villages and dark forests. Hotel Barging along the waterways of Europe is one of life’s great pleasures … January 21, 2010
Award-winning European river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS has announced a 4-day Free Air promotion on selected 2010 itineraries. The 4-day “AMA-ZING Free Air Sale” is valid January 19-22, 2010 and applies to departures from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, … January 19, 2010
European Waterways, Europe’s largest all-inclusive hotel barging company, is offering travelers a unique opportunity to combine the spectacle of the famous Paris Marathon with a relaxing river cruise with its “10 nights for the price of 6” cruise … January 18, 2010
Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine have voted AMAWATERWAYS (AMA) “Best River Cruise” in its 11th Annual 2009 Readers' Choice Awards survey. The awards are based on thousands of entries from the magazine’s readers who vote online and via paper ballots. … November 24, 2009
Award-winning European river cruise line, AMAWATERWAYS, announced “AMA-zing Holidays Savings” featuring free airfare to Europe on two 2009 itineraries, and 50 percent savings off a second stateroom on select 2010 cruises. These “AMA-zing” offers … November 13, 2009
Award-winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS is proud to make its seventh consecutive appearance at World Travel Market (WTM), the ideal venue for highlighting the line’s continued successes From the Mekong River in southeast Asia, where AMAWATERWAYS … October 28, 2009
This is the start of a new era in polar expedition cruising: the Dutch-flagged, expedition vessel "Plancius," operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is finally ready to set sail to Antarctica this season.
“Plancius” is now freshly painted and alongside … October 27, 2009
Award-winning European river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS announced its new World’s Largest River Cruise Sale (“WLRCS”) featuring “free airfare” on select departures in 2009 and 2010. This exceptional promotion replaces the line’s existing “WLRCS,” … October 13, 2009
Award-winning European river cruise line, AMAWATERWAYS, announced its World’s Largest River Cruise Sale featuring savings up to US$3,000 per stateroom on select cruise departures in 2009 and 2010. With the savings, all-inclusive premium cruise vacations … September 28, 2009
Award-winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS has appointed Ronald A. Santangelo to the position of vice president, business development effective immediately. Santangelo’s illustrious career in the cruise industry includes thirteen years as president, … August 27, 2009
This fall, why not cruise in presidential company? AMAWATERWAYS’ president, Rudi Schreiner, that is. Schreiner will lead his annual “President’s Cruise” on the beautiful, new MS Amalyra from October 26-November 2, 2009.
The spectacular “Europe’s … August 18, 2009
Exotic Southeast Asia is the newest destination in the award-winning AMAWATERWAYS river cruise vacation lineup. With the launch this fall of the new “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong,” itinerary, AMAWATERWAYS will bring travelers to … August 11, 2009
Try something new, a special "Jabu Day" Brunch Cruise, every Sunday aboard the classic wooden, motor sailor, Jabuticaba, Jabu to her friends.
Enjoy cruising around the magical Phang Nga Bay as we serve you a freshly-cooked gourmet lunch. Enjoy the … July 9, 2009
For all bookings on Tonle staterooms, guests will get a complimentary bottle of champagne upon their arrival to Mekong's latest cruise vessel RV La Marguerite. Prices based on double occupancy are at US$1,162 net/person for a 7-night cruise. This price … July 7, 2009
RV La Marguerite, a 46-cabin vessel by Indochina Sails, is an enchanting river vessel. She embraces a Mekong riverbank landscape surrounded by mangrove and rice paddies. Expected to undergo extensive interior fittings, the new vessel will be a sanctuary … June 29, 2009
AMAWATERWAYS has christened its sixth new ship in three years - the luxurious 148-passenger MS Amadolce. The ceremony comes six weeks after the christening of MS Amadolce’s sister ship, the MS Amalyra, in Vilshofen, Germany.
The breathtaking and … June 8, 2009
CHATSWORTH, CA - The wonders of south east Asia hold a unique allure for travelers, and now, AMAWATERWAYS has combined the region’s most fabled sights into one spectacular new program. “Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Riches of the Mekong” launches in … May 12, 2009
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - TourCrafters is offering almost a US$200 discount per couple on a package that includes two-night's accommodation and breakfast at the modern, air-conditioned, 3-star Hotel Kaningos 21 in Athens, a half-day Athens city tour (with entrance … May 4, 2009
CHATSWORTH, CA - Award-winning, river-cruise line AMAWATERWAYS continues to lead the way in river cruising, with an exciting new lineup of itineraries for 2010. In addition to its recently-announced “Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Riches of the Mekong” … April 27, 2009
CHATSWORTH, CA - AMAWATERWAYS christened the newest addition to its award-winning fleet, MS Amalyra, in a colorful springtime ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany, April 12. The Easter Sunday festivities combined age-old christening traditions with local folk … April 16, 2009
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Growth in the Middle East’s fledgling cruise industry, which is expected to generate revenues of US$100 million this year, is dependent on increased levels of regional participation, according to Arabian Travel Market 2009 … March 24, 2009
Swan Hellenic has reacted sympathetically to the recent announcement by Hebridean International Cruises that it is to sell its Hebridean Spirit cruise ship in April 2009.
As a gesture of goodwill, Swan Hellenic is offering Hebridean Spirit passengers … March 23, 2009
Chatsworth, CA - The splendors of Russia are now more accessible than ever, thanks to the latest promotion from award-winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS. For one week only, March 23-27, 2009, passengers booking a spectacular Russian Waterways river … March 20, 2009
LIBERTYVILLE, IL — What could be a better celebration of spring than an excursion to Keukenhof — the famed Dutch garden that displays the glorious colors of spring with millions of bulbs in flower — on an 8-day cruise through Dutch and Belgian waterways? … March 9, 2009
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