Amanda PhillipsThe multi-award winning river cruise company AmaWaterways will launch a new river vessel in 2019 that is set to be the largest in Europe. To be named AmaMagna, the behemoth will have the same length, height and draft as the line’s other vessels, but at 72 feet it will be twice as wide, allowing for larger cabins and a capacity for 194 passengers. This much-anticipated ship will sail on the Danube – the only river in Europe where a vessel of such proportions can operate.
Described as ‘a game-changer’, AmaMagna will be the first vessel in river cruising to have an open-water marina sports platform. The aft-located facility features canoes, Zodiacs and watersports equipment. There will also be a gym large enough for small-group classes and a wellness complex with spa and fitness room. In addition, a large heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, walking track, deck games area and shaded area are planned for the Sun Deck.
Multiple dining venues include a stylish glass-enclosed al fresco restaurant with floor-ceiling windows. The company has been inducted into the La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine, so you can be sure the food is going to be outstanding. Nowhere will this be more in evidence than in the Chef’s Table. This one of a kind restaurant offers a unique culinary experience at no extra charge. Here a small number of guests each night can watch the chefs create a memorable tasting menu accompanied by superb regional wines. Another unique facet of AmaWaterways is the all-day tapas menu which changes daily and offers a variety of healthy treats and decadent desserts.
There will also be mould-breaking live entertainment in the evenings, a bar lounge, library and themed onboard activities as well as a lift connecting all decks. The 98 standard staterooms will come in at over 300 sq ft making them some of the largest in river cruising. In addition, there will be four suites and one Owners’ Suite.
AmaWaterways has garnered a host of awards including the 2016 Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Award for the ‘Best River Cruise Line’ as well as having received the ‘Highest Rated River Cruise Ship in Europe’ accolade by Berlitz Guide to River Cruising in Europe. More details are available from our helpful team of river cruise specialists now on 0800 484 0314 or click on www.barrheadtravel.co.uk.
