by Jim Byers
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Sat October 13, 2018
One of the world's best river cruise companies has another feather in its cap.
AmaWaterways announced it has been chosen as the Best River Cruise by AFAR magazine for its 2018 Travelers' Choice Cruise Awards. This marks the second consecutive year that AFAR magazine readers have voted AmaWaterways higher than any other river cruise line.
"AmaWaterways strives to offer unforgettable trips that are memorable and meaningful, as well as fine-tuned to individual guest's preferences," said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways; executive vice president and co-owner. "We're thrilled to be voted by AFAR's readers as the top river cruise line, and we're proud to continue earning recognition for our efforts to provide the best in river cruise travel."
Produced by AFAR magazine, the Travelers' Choice Awards reflect the tastes of their affluent, influential and well-traveled audience. AFAR's editorial team selected finalists from the top contenders after which more than 100,000 votes were cast for the cruises that best captured the audience's imagination and inspired their travel plans.
The honour adds to an impressive list of awards that AmaWaterways has received this year. In addition to the title of Best River Cruise by AFAR, the premier river cruise line was also ranked as one of the top five river cruise lines in Conde Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards. AmaWaterways' own AmaKristina also received the coveted No.1 ranking in the Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA Travel Guide, well-regarded as the leading authority for cruises and cruise ships. In addition to the first ranking, AmaWaterways' ships secured five more placements on the top ten list.
"It's an honour to receive this top recognition," said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. "Our entire team is excited to build upon our success of this year and continue to deliver an unmatched product. 2019 will be a banner year for AmaWaterways, as we're set to debut three new ships - the most since the company's inception."
I took an AmaWaterways cruise in the Bordeaux region of France last year and found it outstanding, with terrific food and wine and wonderful tours.
A family-owned company, AmaWaterways has earned a reputation for transforming the river cruise industry by introducing innovative ship design, wellness activities, creating authentic and experiential shore excursions and providing award-winning food, wine and service.
The new AmaMagna is set to debut on The Danube River in Europe next May. It's a big ship (twice as wide as most river cruisers) that's almost like an ocean cruiser, with five bars, four dining venues, two massage rooms and "the one and only water sports platform on the river."
Suites (more than 50 per cent of the rooms are suites) will range from a spacious 355 square feet to 710 suare feet, with full balconies. The rooftop features an expansive sun deck and a swimming pool.
For more information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, contact your travel advisor, visit AmaWaterways.com or call (800) 626-0126.
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