AmaWaterways will stick to what it knows best and not venture into open seas, remaining laser-focused on the rivers of the world, Co-Founder Kristin Karst has reiterated.

AmaWaterways recently hosted its first Australia and New Zealand VIP famil trip, with a select group of valued trade partners cruising the Danube River.

A deal has been struck for the construction of the already announced sister ship for AmaWaterways’s AmaMagna, with the new vessel to be built in Croatia by Vahali Shipyards.

AmaWaterways has started pairing its river cruises with ocean voyages, packaged through Australian wholesalers, to offer new ways to explore Europe.

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.

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.

AmaWaterways has shared details on its continued efforts to explore new tools designed to enhance the sustainability of river cruising by minimising fuel consumption. As an industry innovator, AmaWaterways is committed to finding new ways to reduce its environmental footprint including the use of solar panels on board its ships, testing navigation assistance tools to optimise fuel consumption, the reduction of paper on board through MyAmaCruise app and tackling the important issue of food waste.

AmaWaterways has marked the opening of its 2023 European season following a successful Cruise Managers’ Kickoff Meeting onboard AmaMagna hosted by Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President, Kristin Karst.

AmaWaterways has welcomed the arrival of its 2022 European season with strong reservations and easing of entry requirements signaling a rebound of international travel.

AmaWaterways has added a second multi-ship, multi-river long-duration European itinerary for 2023. The new addition follows an “overwhelming response” to the recently released, and first-ever, Seven River Journey Through Europe scheduled for June 2023 which was “quickly filled,” AmaWaterways said.

AmaWaterways has christened its new wide-berth river ship, AmaMagna, at a ceremony in Grein, Austria. Company co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, along with Godmother Samantha Brown, travel expert and Emmy Award-winning television host, as she officially christened AmaWaterways’ 23rd ship.

Go back to the enewsletterAmaWaterways’ new ship, AmaMagna, has entered operation on her inaugural voyage from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary this week. The first-ever photos of AmaMagna’s public spaces showcase the stunning design and elegant décor of a multi-level lounge and Main Restaurant, which features floor-to-ceiling windows.