- (May. 5, 2025) -
Leading river cruise company gives back to travel advisors, including the chance to win a seven-night Magdalena River Cruise for two
CALABASAS, Calif. – (May 05, 2025) – AmaWaterways, the leading river cruise line known for its long-standing commitment to the travel advisor community, today announced a robust lineup of exclusive incentives and rewards in celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month. Throughout May, AmaWaterways is thanking its valued travel advisor partners with a series of special offers, including enhanced booking rewards, reduced deposits on 2025 sailings, and the opportunity to win a complimentary river cruise for advisors to come experience the AmaWaterways difference firsthand.
“As a family-operated company, we take great pride in the strong relationships we’ve built with our travel advisor partners, and we are deeply grateful for the passion, expertise and professionalism they bring to their clients every day,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and chief brand ambassador of AmaWaterways. “Travel advisors have played a key role in shaping AmaWaterways into the company it is today. While we show appreciation to our travel partners all year long with FAMs, marketing support and training opportunities, we’re especially excited to give back this May, a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact they have on the river cruise market, and the world of travel.”
Travel advisors who have completed all five courses in the company’s AmaAcademy program will have the chance to enter weekly drawings for a complimentary European river cruise for two by attending the line’s popular Webinar Wednesday sessions throughout the month. One grand prize winner—who attends all four webinars and has created a co-branded AmaWaterways website—will receive a seven-night river cruise on the Magdalena River for two, a unique journey through Colombia. AmaWaterways is the first major river cruise line to sail this historic river, marking a significant milestone for both the company and the entire river cruise industry.
Whether new to the travel industry or a veteran travel advisor, Webinar Wednesdays, held each week at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern, provide travel partners with up-to-date product information, promotion details and the best marketing tools to grow their river cruise sales with AmaWaterways. For a chance to win a Europe or Colombia river cruise for two, travel partners are invited to register for the special May sessions via the links below or visit AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal:
Wednesday, May 14: What's New: Egypt & the Nile
Wednesday, May 21: What's New: The Douro River
Wednesday, May 28: Ask Me Anything with AmaWaterways' Co-Founders
As another way to thank advisors for their ongoing support, AmaWaterways is also rewarding new business generated during the month of May with digital gift cards. For every new booking on a 2025 departure, advisors will receive a $100 gift card, while those who book one of the company’s Hot 100 Dates will receive a $200 total gift card. In addition, to make it easier for clients to plan ahead, reduced deposits are available on all 2025 sailings, excluding Africa. Deposits are now $200 per person for Europe, Colombia and Mekong itineraries, and $600 per person for Egypt.
All travel advisors are encouraged to register for the weekly webinars and access full details on the month’s offerings by visiting the AmaWaterways Travel Advisor Portal at www.AmaWaterways.com.
For more information or to reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise and land package for a client, call 1.800.626.0126, or visit AmaWaterways.com.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for 23 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 31 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s major rivers; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River. Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company was recently voted “Best River Cruise Line” by the world’s leading cruise reviews site Cruise Critic, and is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious, and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options. www.amawaterways.com