Meet Michal Maguire: The Woman Redefining River Cruising
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I love Alma Waterways
river cruising is an incredible way to travel. It's a very easy way to travel.
the value of river cruising is incredible. You know, we include so many things.
I'm in my 40s and I very much enjoy river cruising. There's nothing boring about it.
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What does it take to inspire people to see the world differently? In this episode of Traveling with Denella Ri’chard, Denella sits down with AmaWaterways’ Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michal Maguire, live from Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami for a conversation about travel, leadership, river cruising, and the future of the cruise industry. From her early digital marketing days to working with major brands like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Seabourn, Universal Orlando, and now AmaWaterways, Michal shares how a career in travel became more than a job; it became a way to inspire people to dream bigger, explore deeper, and experience the world with more meaning. The conversation also explores AmaWaterways’ brand evolution, the rise of river cruising, new global itineraries, women in travel leadership, and why river cruising may be one of the most underrated ways to see the world. If this conversation inspired you, hit Like, Subscribe, and comment below: What kind of travel experience is next on your list, river cruising, ocean cruising, safari, or something completely new? CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome to Traveling with Denella & Friends 0:43 – Meet AmaWaterways’ Marketing Executive 1:01 – A Life and Career Built Around Travel 2:08 – How Her Travel Career Began 2:41 – From Royal Caribbean to AmaWaterways 3:04 – Why River Cruising Became Her Passion 3:22 – AmaWaterways’ New Brand Evolution 4:41 – Introducing the New AmaWaterways Ship 4:58 – Why River Cruising Surprises Ocean Cruisers 5:55 – A Floating Hotel Through the World 6:26 – Excursions, City Centers & Travel Freedom 7:04 – River Cruising: Busy or Relaxed, Your Choice 7:45 – Cruise Managers, Local Tips & Guided Experiences 8:11 – AmaWaterways Itineraries Around the World 8:18 – Colombia River Cruises & Global Growth 8:47 – Africa Cruise + Safari Experiences 9:26 – Egypt, Portugal, Europe & More River Cruises 9:38 – Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami 9:58 – AmaWaterways’ Growth to 50+ Ships 10:46 – The Travel Industry as Family 12:43 – Why River Cruising Is Growing 13:13 – Women in Cruise Leadership 13:40 – Her Dream River Cruise Destination 14:28 – Final Thoughts with AmaWaterways 14:53 – From Someday to Soon: Start Planning #AmaWaterways #RiverCruising #TravelingWithDenella #LuxuryTravel #CruiseIndustry #RiverCruise #AmaWaterways #TravelIndustry #WomenInTravel #cruiselife 🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHAL MAGUIRE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalamaguire/ 🔗 AMAWATERWAYS Website: https://www.amawaterways.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amawaterways Follow Me: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/travelingwithdenellarichard Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelingwithdenella/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/denella/ Website: https://www.travelingwithdenella.com/