Adventures By Disney River Cruises
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Adventures by Disney has been known in the industry to provide a culturally immersive experience for the entire family. In 2016 they expanded their portfolio to include European river cruises. They partnered with AmaWaterways, the leader in luxury river cruising, to provide guests with exclusive sailings along the Danube and Rhine Rivers.
The river cruise ship becomes your floating hotel as you go down the river to your destinations. Here's a closer look at the destinations:
Danube River-8 days/7nights-4 countries:
Vilshofen, Germany
Passau, Germany
Linz, Austria
Melk, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest, Hungary
~Your accommodations will either be on board the AmaViola or AmaLea
~There is also a special themed holiday sailing in December
~New for September 2018: adult exclusive Oktoberfest sailing where you become part of this iconic celebration.
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Rhine River-8 days/7nights-4 countries:
Basel, Switzerland
Strasbourg, France
Mannheim, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany
Cologne, Germany
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
~Your accommodations with either be on board the AmaKristina or AmaStella
~There is also a special themed holiday sailing in December
~In the fall there will also be adult exclusive food and wine themed sailings where you can enjoy food and beverage experiences both off and on the ship.
~New for 2018: Beauty and the Beast themed cruises which include dinner and other culinary experiences inspired by the film. You can also tour a small French village, Riquewihr, which will make you feel like you just stepped into Belle's hometown.
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Many things are included in your unforgettable Adventures by Disney river cruise:
Deluxe cruise accommodations in an outside stateroom
Your choice of multiple excursions daily
Services of Adventure Guides, on-board Cruise Director, on-board staff, and many local experts
All Gratuities
Fine dining with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on-board the ship
Unlimited local wine, beer, and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on-board
Select meals off the ship for added experiences with regional cuisine
Cocktail reception, special welcome dinner, and Captain's Gala Dinner
All entertainment on-board the ship such as a nightly piano lounge, baking class for kids, karaoke nights and more
Bottled water in all state rooms replenished daily
WiFi
Bicycles will be available for use at each port for you to explore the town on your own
Once you are onboard you can customize your vacation to fit your needs. There are excursions at each port to fit all activity levels. Excursions were planned with families in mind. You will also enjoy local entertainment onboard the ship. Become totally immersed with the local cultures. Also enjoy many dining options based on the destination's cuisine.
When Disney embarked on this new venture in 2016 they partnered with AmaWaterways to have a new ship built, AmaViola, with families in mind-some connecting staterooms, as well as, some suites and staterooms that will accommodate 3 or 4 people. Space was also redesigned for activities catering to adults, teens, and kids.
Ship specifications for the AmaViola (2016) and AmaKristina (2017):
Built in the Netherlands
Ship dimensions: 443 feet long by 38 feet wide
Crew: 51
Staterooms: 78
Suites: 4
Passengers: 170
Registry: Switzerland
Sample deck plan:
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Disney has gone out of its way to ensure that their Adventures by Disney river cruises are truly a unique experience for each member of the family giving them an exciting way to experience the beautiful destinations along the Rhine and Danube Rivers. Their attention to detail, exemplary customer service, immersive cultural excursions, knowledgeable tour guides and local experts will help ensure everyone will create memories of a lifetime.
Judy Leitz is an independent contractor for Fairytale Adventures Travel Agency. She specializes in family vacations to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. You can reach Judy at Judy@Fairytaleadv.com.
