Picture it: After years of fantasizing and months of planning, you finally arrive at the destination you've always dreamed about. Except, it's just not how you pictured it.
10.10.2023 - 19:47 / travelpulse.com / Cruises
Longer vacations are trending within the travel industry, not only offering your clients unforgettable getaways to their dream destinations, but also presenting you with an opportunity to increase your commissions. In response to increasing consumer demand for longer vacations, AmaWaterways has introduced a collection of specially curated 14-night Grand River Cruises.
Recognizing the shift towards longer vacations, these grand itineraries are designed to provide richer travel experiences. These specially curated itineraries promise your clients more time to sample regional cuisines, explore historic landmarks, and bask in the luxurious amenities aboard the line’s ships.
Main restaurant onboard the AmaMagna (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
For the 2025 season, AmaWaterways introduces three new 14-night itineraries and welcomes the return of their classic Magnificent Europe itinerary. Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, between Amsterdam and Basel, immerses travelers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland, offering a sensory feast of culinary delights, awe-inspiring cities, and fairytale castles. Meanwhile, Grand Seine & Rhone invites exploration of French history, art, food, and wine, promising a captivating journey from Paris to Arles. The line’s Grand Seine & Bordeaux from Paris to Bordeaux encompasses Normandy's historic sites, Monet's enchanting gardens, and the renowned Bordeaux wine region. Both France itineraries feature convenient ship-to-ship transfers included in the upfront fare price.
Stateroom balcony onboard the AmaMagna (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
The returning Magnificent Europe traverses the Rhine Gorge and the Main-Danube Canal, revealing Europe's cultural heritage. These itineraries join the 14-night Grand Danube Cruise, which unveils the mysteries of the Iron Gates and spans from bustling capitals to ancient towns frozen in time. This itinerary is available now for clients looking for a longer river cruise experience sooner.
AmaWaterways also offers your clients the opportunity to build their own Grand River Cruise itineraries through their Combination Cruise program. Your clients can combine any of the line’s itineraries in Europe and—best of all—they will save 10% on every consecutive sailing after their first, with no limit to the number of cruises that can be added. There are thousands of river cruise combinations available, and AmaWaterways’ reservations experts can help you identify the best combinations for your clients.
Cuilnary director Robert Kellerhals in the kitchen onboard the AmaMagna (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Grand River Cruises are also great for groups seeking lengthier experiences, whether you are leading a wine-focused group eager to savor France's
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