AMAWATERWAYS WELCOMES NEW MS AMADOLCE

June 5, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:
AMAWATERWAYS WELCOMES NEW MS AMADOLCE
(Chatsworth, CA) AMAWATERWAYS has christened its sixth new ship in three years, the
luxurious 148-passenger MS Amadolce. The ceremony comes six weeks after the christening of
MS Amadolce’s sister ship, the MS Amalyra, in Vilshofen, Germany.
The breathtaking and historic town of Durnstein, Austria, served as the backdrop for the
MS Amadolce’s christening. Located on the Danube in the renowned Wachau wine-growing
region, Durnstein is one of the area’s most-visited tourist sites. It is also an extremely popular
destination on several of AMAWATERWAYS’ Danube river itineraries, known for its iconic hilltop
castle fortress dating back to the days of Richard the Lion-Hearted.
The May 20 th festivities for MS Amadolce included regional touches, such as folk music
from a local school group; a performance by the “Dürnsteiner Bläsersextett" brass
instrumentalists and a choir and folk-dance performance. Adding to the local flavor, numerous
invited guests arrived in traditional costume from the Lower Austrian region.
AMAWATERWAYS President, Rudi Schreiner (himself a native of Vienna), presided over
the ceremony, which also included a welcome by Durnstein Deputy Mayor, Knoll Emmerich, and
a convocation by a local priest. AMAWATERWAYS Chairman, Jimmy Murphy, also attended the
christening, along with key international travel partners and local dignitaries.
Geoff McGeary, owner of Australia Pacific Touring (which has chartered the vessel for
the Australian market for most of 2009), delivered the keynote speech. After the traditional
breaking of the champagne bottle against the ship’s hull by travel agents Karen Broadhurst and
Joanne Morgan (serving as proxies for godmother Anne McGeary), the celebrations continued
onboard the Amadolce.
21625 Prairie Street ∙ Chatsworth ∙ California 91311
Phone (800) 626-0126 ∙ Fax (818) 772-7335
www.AmaWaterways.com
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Like her sister ships, MS Amadolce features a sleek, upscale décor, highlighted by its own
distinctively bold color palette. MS Amadolce also boasts the innovative features and
complimentary extras that have garnered accolades for the line since its formation in 2002.
Foremost among those features are complimentary Wi-Fi; spacious, 170-square foot standard
cabins, with over eighty-two percent boasting French Balconies; plush bedding with down
duvets; flat-screen TVs; in-room “Infotainment system,” with complimentary stateroom
Internet access; marble-appointed bathrooms, spa-quality bath amenities, terry robes and
slippers. Gourmet meals in the restaurant are accompanied by free-flowing complimentary local
wines, and specialty coffees are always available in the main lounge or at meals (and always
complimentary). AMAWATERWAYS vessels also feature a fitness center, beauty salon,
whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. A
professional cruise director accompanies passengers throughout their entire cruise and land
experience. And expert local guides conduct complimentary city tours at every destination.
ABOUT AMAWATERWAYS
AMAWATERWAYS is the fastest-growing river cruise line in Europe, known for its
innovative product and state-of-the art vessels. The MS Amadolce and MS Amalyra join a
luxurious fleet that includes MS Amacello (2008), MS Amadante (2008), MS Amalegro (2007)
and MS Amadagio (2006). Another brand-new vessel, MS Amabella, is set for delivery in 2010.
Additionally, AMAWATERWAYS operates unique Destination Cruises on the Volga-Baltic
Waterway from Moscow to St. Petersburg in Russia, aboard the MS Tolstoy; Portugal’s bucolic
Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard the MS Amadouro; and the
enchanting Rhone river in Southern France, on MS Swiss Pearl.
21625 Prairie Street ∙ Chatsworth ∙ California 91311
Phone (800) 626-0126 ∙ Fax (818) 772-7335
www.AmaWaterways.com
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Beginning in September 2009, the line will introduce its exclusive “Vietnam, Cambodia
and the Riches of the Mekong” program in South East Asia, which will include a 7-night Mekong
river cruise on the brand-new, luxurious MS La Marguerite.
For more information about AMAWATERWAYS’ exciting fleet of vessels and new
itineraries, visit the line’s website at www.amawaterways.com or call 1-800-626-0126.
21625 Prairie Street ∙ Chatsworth ∙ California 91311
Phone (800) 626-0126 ∙ Fax (818) 772-7335
www.AmaWaterways.com
04/08 CST #2065452-40