Andrea with Kristin Karst Co-Owner AmaWaterways

In March of 2023 I attended ASTA River Cruise Expo in Budapest, Hungary.  Suppliers in attendance from the river cruise industry included: Avalon Waterways, Scenic River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Amadeus  River Cruises, Riverside and Viking River Cruises. Over four days I was able to stay onboard the beautiful Avalon Envision. while being able to visit AmaWaterways, Amadeus, Scenic River Cruises, Viking River Cruises and Riverside.  The opportunity to visit these ships to both tour the ships and staterooms as well as to have lunch and dinner was quite the experience.  Spending time onboard Avalon Envision gave me a taste of the service offered and the peaceful feeling that you get onboard a river cruise ship. 

After the event, I set sail on AmaWaterways Amaverde for their Southeast Gems itinerary. Visiting such destinations as Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania was incredible. My favorite parts included sailing through the Iron Gates and visiting the Golubac Fortress a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the onboard local cultural entertainment.

River cruising is a slow paced way to visit multiple countries, while only unpacking one time. With fewer guests onboard there is never a queue and the service is impeccable. I truly believe there is the right river cruise line, ship and itinerary for every traveler.  

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