Amadeus Waterways Releases 2009 Europe and Russia Brochure

From the vibrant tulip fields of the Netherlands to the magical Christmas markets of Germany, Amadeus Waterways is offering a wealth of opportunities to experience the waterways of Europe in 2009.

The newly-released 2009 Amadeus Waterways Europe and Russia Brochure highlights the line’s diverse array of exciting cruise vacations, some offered for the first time. Passengers will also have the opportunity to sail on the two newest members of the luxurious Amadeus Waterways fleet in 2009. The MS Amadolce and MS Amalyra will make their debut, joining the MS Amacello (2008), MS Amadante (2008), MS Amalegro (2007) and MS Amadagio (2006).

The Amadeus Waterways collection of 16 vacation programs for 2009 includes popular itineraries on the historic Danube, Main, Rhine and Mosel rivers. New for 2009 is the Romantic Danube program, featuring three nights in Prague followed by a cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest. Additional unique selections include cruise vacations in France, Spain, Portugal, Eastern Europe and Russia.

Among the highlights of the 2009 Amadeus Waterways lineup:

A 30-day Paris to Istanbul excursion that begins with three nights in Paris, followed by a 21-day cruise from Trier, Germany, to Bulgaria, ending with three nights in Istanbul;

A 15-day Provence and Spain journey that begins with three nights in Paris followed by TGV train from Paris to Lyon; then on to a magnificent 7-night cruise through Provence before concluding with three nights in Barcelona;

And a 12-day Cruising Portugal and Spain adventure that includes three nights in Lisbon before a roundtrip cruise from Porto through the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Amadeus Waterways is once again offering an exceptional Russia program in 2009, with a 14-day Russian Waterways grand cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg. And the 2009 season will end with two special holiday itineraries: An 11-day Christmas Time cruise featuring two nights in Prague before sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest; and a 12-day Christmas Wonderland cruise, spending three nights in Paris before sailing from Trier to Amsterdam. Both sailings will feature Europe’s spectacular Christmas markets.

Amadeus Waterways is recognized as an innovative leader in the river cruise field. Its state-of-the-art vessels carry 150-passengers in unequaled luxury, comfort and style. Each vessel is staffed by a highly-trained professional crew, with an ongoing emphasis on personal service. An elite Amadeus Waterways cruise director accompanies passengers. And expert local guides conduct complimentary city tours at each location.

Amadeus Waterways vessels feature a unique design that includes the most spacious cabins on the rivers; plush bedding with down duvets; flat-screen TVs; luxurious bath amenities and French balconies. Each vessel offers complimentary Wi-FI as well as complimentary specialty coffees on demand. They also feature a fitness center, beauty salon, whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use.

For more information about Amadeus Waterways 2009 Europe and Russia sailings, please contact your travel agent or Amadeus Waterways at 800-626-0126.

Media Contact: Ana Figueroa, 800-626-0126,
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