CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cruising through captivating Provencal Wine Country, AmaWaterways proudly announces the March 25 launch of a variety of Rhone wine cruises onboard the AmaDagio. The AmaDagio, one of AmaWaterways owned and operated ships, will offer exceptional service standards that guests have come to expect on AmaWaterways voyages.
To celebrate the debut of the AmaDagio on its first cruise on the Rhone, AmaWaterways’ President and Co-Owner Rudi Schreiner and Executive Vice President and Co-Owner Kristin Karst will host a President's Wine Cruise on the maiden wine cruise. Featuring renowned wine hosts Carissa Chappellet, Owner and Managing Director of Chappellet Winery and Archie McLaren, Founder and Chairman of Central Coast Wine Classic.
“The Rhone wine cruises feature the world’s most popular regions and wine makers in Europe,” said Schreiner. “Guests have the opportunity to celebrate wine culture in a unique and enriching way.”
Each wine cruise features:
- Excursions to historic vineyards and cellars to learn firsthand about the “Old World” wine traditions of each region
- Complimentary wine lectures with renowned host(s)
- Wine tastings and the opportunity to sample award-winning vintages both onboard and on shore
- Fine dining with special wine pairings
This 7-night “In Celebration of Wine” cruise is part of AmaWaterways’ 15-day Provence and Spain itinerary. Begin with 3 nights in Paris, prior to embarking your cruise in Lyon. The excursions include the Beaujolais wine region; tours of Roman ruins and stops at UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Avignon and Arles, where many artists spent much of their life, including Vincent Van Gogh. After the 7-night cruise, guests will visit the medieval town of Perpignan, France before ending their voyage in Barcelona.
Including the new Rhone destination, AmaWaterways offers eight customized “In Celebration of Wine” themed cruises that also showcase wine regions along the Rhine and the Danube Rivers. These special sailings feature exclusive wine-themed excursions, such as a traditional “Heuriger” tasting of new wine in the villages of Grinzing and Neustift on the outskirts of Vienna; an introduction to Alsatian wines at the “Wunsch et Mann” winery in Wettolsheim and an unforgettable “Oktoberfest” in the village of Vilshofen created specifically for the guests.
The “In Celebration of Wine” program selected dates and itineraries are as follows:
- PROVENCE AND SPAIN - 3 nights in Paris, 7-night cruise & 3 nights in Barcelona (or reverse.) USA/CANADA departs: Mar. 25, Nov. 4 & 11, 2012
- THE ROMANTIC DANUBE - 7-night Danube cruise & 3 nights in Prague (or reverse) USA/CANADA departs: Nov. 3 & 13, 2012
- THE LEGENDARY DANUBE - 3 nights in Prague & 7-night Nuremberg – Budapest cruise. USA/CANADA departs: Oct. 31, 2012
- THE ENCHANTING RHINE - 7-night Rhine cruise, 2 nights Lucerne & 2 nights in Zurich (or reverse.) USA/CANADA departs: Nov. 7 & 10, 2012
Each state-of-the-art ship offers complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with dinner; luxurious accommodations; spacious staterooms with French balconies; complimentary in-room Hollywood movies and internet; onboard entertainment provided every evening; enriching shore excursions daily with personal headsets; bicycles to explore on your own & guided tours and services of a professional Cruise Manager.
To take advantage of one of these great wine themed voyages or receive additional information about AmaWaterways, please contact a local travel agent or visit www.amawaterways.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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About AmaWaterways
Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhone rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. With destinations traveling through Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and new voyages to Africa and Portugal the line’s award-winning fleets compliment a variety of travel plans.
The Europe fleet includes the AmaVerde (2011); AmaBella (2010); AmaLyra (2009); AmaDolce (2009); AmaCello (2008), AmaDante (2008); AmaLegro (2007) and the AmaDagio (2006); AmaVida (2013); AmaPrima (2013). In the spring of 2012, AmaWaterways will introduce the new 164-passenger AmaCerto in Europe, joining the AmaVerde and AmaBella in offering an exclusive Twin Balcony design in the majority of staterooms; multiple dining venues; complimentary Internet and Infotainment system, a heated swimming pool or whirlpool on the Sun Deck plus many more unique design elements.
In addition to the European destinations, AmaWaterways accommodates travel to Vietnam and Cambodia via the AmaLotus (2011) and La Marguerite (2009) fleets; Russia via the AmaKatarina (2011) fleet and newly featured African tours available on the Zambezi Queen.