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After her launch, AmaLyra quickly earned a "Best New River Cruise Ship" distinction in comfort and style. Perhaps it was because of the scenery afforded by the ship’s French balconies, or because of the exquisite cuisine served by the Main Restaurant and in a delightful, multi-course production as part of The Chef’s Table experience. Whatever the reason, savor the comfort of staterooms appointed with Entertainment-On-Demand, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English-language TV stations. Revel in the indulgences offered by the sauna, whirlpool, and massage and hair salon. Delight in the blues and yellows of the ship’s interior design, a subtle reflection of how the sunlight just outside shines down on the river. And take advantage of AmaLyra’s sun-deck walking track, fitness room and fleet of complimentary bikes—because maybe being on the best river cruise ship means being the best version of you.
The toughest part of the cruise was trying to remember all of the names of the crew members that made it rock! Everyone from Captain Kiraly, to the servers were fantastic. The food every day was great and the tours were great. The only thing we will change next time is that we will do one shore excursion per day instead of two and use the other few hours ashore to explore the villages on our own. Even beyond the crew we met several people on the cruise that we are keeping contact with and working to plan a future cruise together. We did spend a lot of time learning about people from other places on the cruise and on shore. One of the coolest things is that when you tie up next to other river cruise ships you get to sneak a peek inside and see how their crew acts. We had the best by far. Knowing that most of the boats are the same width, think carefully about that outside balcony some other cruises offer in the area. That last 24" of width in the room made a huge difference according to several people who had already cruised with the other brand before.
This was the best of the best! This fantastic crew, great activitie&tours, and kindness of this cruise line, starting with Dragon who saw to it that everything was perfect. I was very ill and he personally helped me get the medical care I needed. He did this even though just doing his normal duties, must be totally time consuming. There was never a hint it was problematic, giving him a 10 out of a 5 star rating. The food and people who serve it are par excellence. Our cabin crew was so helpful&kind, attentive but not smothering. I had two massages&hair services which met my high standards. What was amazing was that the price for these was, seriously, about 1/3 what I have been charged by other cruise lines. The entertainment was such fun, particularly the Popcorn Sisters’s take on The Andrews Sisters. This entire cruise was the absolute best.
Our travel agent, who has been assisting us on various vacations over the past twenty years, highly recommended an AMA Waterways river cruise. We sailed on the AmaLyra and had a wonderful time. The ship was beautiful, the staff could not have been more courteous and helpful. The food was fantastic and presented by a very talented wait staff. The excursions were well thought out and the guides were exceptional. The visit to the American beaches (Omaha and Utah) were very enlightening and gave us a renewed appreciation of what our men and women had to endure. Similarly, the visit to the American Cemetery was very emotional and moving. Seeing those 9000 headstones made it very clear the level of sacrifice made by our service men and women. We then had the chance to visit Monet's home and Gardens in Giverny. A truly captivating spot. We then visited Van Gogh's room where he died after committing suicide. An incredibly talented but tormented soul. It's somewhat amazing that he sold only one, possibly two, paintings while he was alive. And then after his death just one of his pantings sold for 82 million Euros.
From the minute we stepped on the boat, we were treated like royalty. The staff worked to make sure everything was impeccable. Caroline, our cruise manager was incredibly professional and she went over and above to make sure that everyone had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, the tours well organized and the nightly entertainment lovely. I have one complaint…. Some of the passengers were extremely rude and obnoxious towards the amazing staff, all manners went out the window, and it was quite shocking and embarrassing. When we are in another country other than our own, it is especially important to be respectful and kind to others, especially those who are tirelessly serving us and making us feel welcome. Please leave entitlement and rudeness somewhere else! Thank you Amawaterways and your fantastic fleet, you made our vacation so special! We will definitely be cruising with you in the near future!
The toughest part of the cruise was trying to remember all of the names of the crew members that made it rock! Everyone from Captain Kiraly, to the servers were fantastic. The food every day was great and the tours were great. The only thing we will change next time is that we will do one shore excursion per day instead of two and use the other few hours ashore to explore the villages on our own. Even beyond the crew we met several people on the cruise that we are keeping contact with and working to plan a future cruise together. We did spend a lot of time learning about people from other places on the cruise and on shore. One of the coolest things is that when you tie up next to other river cruise ships you get to sneak a peek inside and see how their crew acts. We had the best by far. Knowing that most of the boats are the same width, think carefully about that outside balcony some other cruises offer in the area. That last 24" of width in the room made a huge difference according to several people who had already cruised with the other brand before.
This was the best of the best! This fantastic crew, great activitie&tours, and kindness of this cruise line, starting with Dragon who saw to it that everything was perfect. I was very ill and he personally helped me get the medical care I needed. He did this even though just doing his normal duties, must be totally time consuming. There was never a hint it was problematic, giving him a 10 out of a 5 star rating. The food and people who serve it are par excellence. Our cabin crew was so helpful&kind, attentive but not smothering. I had two massages&hair services which met my high standards. What was amazing was that the price for these was, seriously, about 1/3 what I have been charged by other cruise lines. The entertainment was such fun, particularly the Popcorn Sisters’s take on The Andrews Sisters. This entire cruise was the absolute best.
Relax and rejuvenate in spacious, luxurious staterooms with plenty of amenities. Most feature French balconies that afford stunning views of the scenery along the river.
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Savour exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef's Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.
AmaWaterways is also mindful of your activities on shore. Our active hiking and biking excursions let you leave your tracks behind in timeless cities, experiencing them from an exhilarating new perspective. And our included special interest tours offer epicurean adventures accommodating even the most health-conscious travellers. You can search for highly prized cholesterol-free truffles from Provence; taste delicate, antioxidant and fibre-rich Wachau Valley apricots; and sip heart-healthy wines along the Rhine River, including aromatic, low-calorie Pinot Noirs.
With fewer passengers on board, guests can enjoy the luxury of space — our public areas, like lounges and restaurants, are never overcrowded.
With a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles to use on your own or on one of the many guided bike tours, as well as healthy menu choices, you’ll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe’s great rivers.
Please note: this ship does not feature any children's facilities.
