AmaWaterways christened its newest ship in Vilshofen, Germany, in August with a celebration marked by dancers, singers, musicians, stilt walkers and other local performers. The highlight of the event was the christening of the AmaPrima by its godmother, Valerie Wilson, founder, chairman and CEO of New York City-based Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc.
“Almost everyone in Vilshofen played some kind of role in the AmaPrima’s christening ceremony today,” said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways’ executive vice president and co-owner. “We couldn’t have asked for a more supportive or festive atmosphere, or for a warmer welcome for our godmother, Valerie Wilson. It’s been a simply wonderful day for all involved.”
Karst and AmaWaterways’ president and co-owner Rudi Schreiner spoke during the ceremony, as did Valerie Wilson and Vilshofen Mayor Georg Krenn.
The 164-foot AmaPrima, sister to the 2012 AmaCerto, incorporates Ama’s signature Twin Balcony design (featuring a French balcony and an outside balcony) and staterooms measuring up to 350 square feet. Guests also enjoy Chaine des Rotisseurs cuisine with unlimited fine wine and beer, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with a swim-up bar, a massage and beauty salon, a fitness studio and complimentary in-room Internet access and Infotainment.
The AmaPrima even carries a fleet of bicycles onboard so guests can enjoy Europe’s riverside bike paths on their own.
AmaPrima will sail the Dutch and Belgian waterways and the Danube and Rhine Rivers on 10 itineraries: Tulip Time Cruise; The Romantic Danube; Melodies of the Danube; The Legendary Danube; Blue Danube Discovery; Black Sea Voyage; Magnificent Europe; Grand Danube Cruise; Christmas Time Cruise; and Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube.
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