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All About AmaWaterways with Kristin Karst

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we wanted to create a river cruise company that we ourselves would want to travel with

our european heritage rudy was born in vienna on the danube river i was born in dresden on the elba river in germany

the caring of your crew and your staff really really really shines through

you really don't spend anything if you really need a drink outside then but it's so reasonably priced on board

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't hesitate to plan your river cruise; life is too short to put off bucket list plans
βœ“Contact AmaWaterways or your local travel agent for more information and booking

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Cost and what's included β€” Everything is included in the fare; no nickel-and-diming, so you won't have sticker shock

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is AmaWaterways and its history?
QWhere does AmaWaterways sail?
QWhat makes AmaWaterways special?
QWhat is included in the cruise fare?
QWhat themed cruises are offered?

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Top: Excursion to Salzburg and Cesky Krumlov
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YouTube Video Description↓

All about AmaWaterways with Kristin Karst co-owner and executive vice president. Kirstin joins Ken to discuss AmaWaterways river cruises which she co founded with Rudi Schreiner and the late Jimmy Murphy in 2002. Kristin details the history of AmaWaterways and what makes them so beloved by their customers and and travel advisors. Kristin delves into where they sail, what's included, the onboard wellness programs, culinary delights, and the welcoming atmosphere found on board which she credits to the outstanding staff and crew. Ken inquires about the many theme cruise experiences found with AmaWaterways and Kristen details the wine cruise experience and the various partnerships they enjoy with Adventures by Disney, and Backroads Travel. Ken and Kristin also discuss a few of their twenty five ships such as the Zambezi Queen, AmaDalia and AmaMagna. All of this plus a sneak peak at an upcoming new itinerary in South America. Timestamps: 0:00 Introducing Kristin Karst 0:30 Kristin 1:20 Amawaterways: Overview of origins, history etc. 4:26 Where AmaWaterways' ships sail 8:02 New Itinerary: Colombia, S. America 9:25 Wine Cruises 12:48 Ancestry partnership cruises 13:35 partnerships with Adventures with DisneyΒ­Β­ and Backroads 14:20 Multi-generational Cruising 17:00 Wellness Program on board 18:18 Culinary - the food 19:44 Restaurants on the AmaMagna 20:15 Local cuisine 21:50 new Buffet to table 22:30 The AmaMagna and where it sails 25:00 Inclusions with your fare 27:50 Loyalty program & sailings 29:10 Land Programs and guides 30:24 Tips for great vacations Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Image & Video Credits: Images and Video clips Courtesy of AmaWaterways RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.