AmaWaterways Christens Newest Ship in Germany
byJessica Montevago/
AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, AmaLea, over the weekend in Vilshofen, Germany.
Godmother Filomena Andre of AAA Travel christened the ship with the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle against the ship’s hull in front of 200 guests. The ceremony also featured the raising of a traditional Bavarian maypole and a dockside cocktail reception.
The event concluded a weeklong celebration, during which guests onboard were joined by AmaWaterways’ President and Co-Owner Rudi Schreiner and Executive Vice President and Co-Owner Kristin Karst.
From left to right: Captain Jan de Bruijn; Godmother Filomena Andre; AmaWaterways’ EVP and Co-Owner Kristin Karst; and AmaWaterways’ President and Co-Owner Rudi Schreiner.
The 154-guest AmaLea features AmaWaterways’ twin balconies – offering panoramic views from both the French balcony and the outside balcony. The vessel also has four suites with connecting staterooms and triple occupancy staterooms designed for multi-generational families.
Onboard amenities include various dining venues such as The Chef’s Table; a heated sun deck; swimming pool with a swim-up bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary WiFi throughout the ship; and a fleet of bicycles for guests to enjoy on their own or on guided tours.
阿马利亚(Amalea)到阿马维奥拉(Amaviola),阿玛斯特拉(Amastella)和阿玛克里斯蒂娜(Amakristina)的姐妹船将在夏季和秋季在多瑙河(Vilshofen)和布达佩斯(Budapest)之间的多瑙河(Danube)航行,然后以四个标志性的圣诞节市场巡游结束了她的第一个赛季。