Fresh Flavors of Fall River Cruising
More trends are showing that culinary experiences are becoming an even greater factor when it comes to travel planning. The heart of a destination is sometimes best showcased in local delicacies and traditional cuisine, so it is vital to present your clients with an experience that appeal to their tastes – and AmaWaterways’ immersive river cruise journeys are known to provide this.
A Farm-to-Table Experience
From a variety of enriching included excursions to attentive, personalized care from your ship’s extraordinary crew, AmaWaterways’ unrivaled river journeys showcase the best that these destinations have to offer your esteemed clients – and their first-class cuisine is no exception. As they cruise legendary rivers around the world, award-winning AmaWaterways has sourced all their fresh produce, herbs and freshwater fish from local farmers, many of whose families have been toiling along the banks of these rivers for generations. Their shared commitment to sustainability, family and personal connection makes the river cruise line proud to support these farms – guaranteeing fresh and flavorful ingredients while reducing the distance each item travels to their ships.
Revel in Flavors along the Rhine
Cruising along Europe’s stunning Rhine River is like lowering a drawbridge into your very own fairytale – and the food along this river is sure to delight your clients as well!
On select Rhine River itineraries with AmaWaterways, your clients can enjoy special tasting excursions that will enhance their culinary experience on shore. Try local delicacies alongside a local guide on a tour of Amsterdam. Savor Rüdesheim’s local specialty, Rüdesheimer coffee, made with rum, chocolate and a dash of whipped cream. Plus, they can savor this special drink on board as they cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, taking in the autumn foliage and impressive castles along the riverbanks.
Delicacies Along the Danube
During AmaWaterways’ Danube River itineraries that dock in Bratislava, your clients can savor the opportunity to savor some local Slovakian craft beer at a local brew pub. During a brief walk through the heart of Bratislava, they will hear an insider’s perspective on the capital city’s new wave of independent microbreweries and pubs, often hidden down the back streets. AmaWaterways guests will enjoy a local beer tasting paired with typical Slovakian snacks – experiencing these iconic flavors as if they were a local in this exceptional city.
Alongside exceptional onboard culinary experiences and included tasting tours, guests who embark on itineraries visiting Vilshofen, Germany are treated to an exclusive year-round Oktoberfest celebration. With live performances, warm pretzels and hearty beer, your clients will be immersed in this iconic Bavarian tradition. This is only available to AmaWaterways guests, so your clients can enjoy a truly unique experience!
France’s Fine Fare
The idyllic rivers of France offers your clients a variety of breathtaking experiences that they can enjoy, all while tasting the tantalizing cuisine the country is famous for. With eight unique river cruise itineraries gliding through the heart of France, AmaWaterways warmly welcomes them to delight in a variety of culinary-focused excursions across each itinerary.
During their time on the scenic Seine River, guests can visit a bee farm in Mantes-la-Jolie, which supplies honey to their ship, and savor Norman cheese and cider at a special tasting tour. In Southern France, they can sip world-renowned wines at an exclusive festival in Bourg during their 7-night Taste of Bordeaux river cruise. On AmaWaterways’ 7-night Colors of Provence itinerary, your clients can explore destinations such as Lyon – the “Culinary Capital of France,” indulging in a tour of the city’s extensive markets and more!
A Special Offer for Your Clients
Wherever in Europe your clients choose to cruise, you can also extend their journey at no extra cost on select sailings with AmaWaterways’ limited-time Complimentary Land Package offer! Add destinations such as San Sebastian, Spain, known for its impressive culinary scene and numerous Michelin star restaurants, or Reims in France’s world-renown Champagne region. With more than 15 destinations available, your clients are sure to taste the best that Europe has to offer on their AmaWaterways river cruise.
Visit your Travel Advisor Portal at AmaWaterways.com/agent-home or call 1-800-626-0126 for more information!
From the Sponsor
Recipient of Cruise Critic’s acclaimed “Best River Cruise Line” award, AmaWaterways continues to enhance every aspect of our experiences. With enriching excursions, exquisite locally sourced food and wine, nightly entertainment and more included in the fare, you and your clients will learn why AmaWaterways has the highest rate of returning guests out of any river cruise line.
As part of our recent innovation, we are introducing a new variety of specially curated river cruise itineraries, adding to our list of well-loved journeys such as our Soulful Experiences and Celebration of Wine River Cruises.
Recently awarded Cruise Critic’s “Best for Active Cruisers” award, AmaWaterways has long offered opportunities for guests to enhance their best selves on board and on shore. Now, we are taking their holistic approach to wellness even further with dedicated Celebration of Wellness River Cruises, designed for active travelers looking to explore destinations and feel their best every step of the way. With special health-focused menus and a diverse array of delicious cuisines paired with up to six daily wellness classes, your clients will be able to better themselves at every step of their refreshing river cruise journey.
