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ALL ABOARD THE AMAPRIMA! by Rebecca Underwood
Enchanting Rhine
AmaPrima Breakfast Top Deck
AmaPrima
For weary landlubbers yearning to escape the relentless pressures of life in the fast lane, AmaWaterways offers the ultimate retreat. Featured in the latest issue of the Berlitz Guide to River Cruising, the company achieved the highest rating for its European fleet and took the top spot in ten categories with AmaPrima at number one. The 'Enchanting Rhine' cruise onboard the AmaPrima, covers 493 glorious miles, calling in at Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam. Passengers are welcome to explore each port unescorted by foot or ride one of the on board bicycles, or choose from a variety of excursions including gentle walks, hiking, wine and beer tastings and city tours. AmaPrima, constructed in the Netherlands and launched in 2013, is a sleek lined modern vessel, which provides the highest levels of comfort and service and the 51 attendant crew members ensure that each passenger's every wish is fulfilled.
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The elegant and tastefully decorated ship measures 443' in length and 38' in width and facilities, to maintain health and wellbeing, include a fitness centre, massage parlour, and a hair and beauty salon. Accommodations range in size up
to a maximum of 300 sq ft and the 3 suites and the majority of the 81 luxuriously furnished staterooms feature twin balconies, which is the perfect spot for an afternoon tipple, whilst gazing upon the scenic views of life on the river bank. Every stateroom amenity is provided, including an Apple computer, which features a selection of international television channels, Hollywood movies on demand, a choice of music genres, the Internet, and information on daily ship's activities and schedules. The ultra comfortable beds, swathed in crisp, white linens and plump pillows ensure a deep slumber and the gentle movement of the shifting waters of the Rhine create a soothing feeling of being cradled in Mother Nature's arms. We embarked in Basel, Switzerland, the check-in procedure was swift and efficient and we were pleasantly surprised to see our luggage in our accommodation when we arrived. Our delightful and charming stewardess, Alina, welcomed us on board and provided us with the utmost care for the duration of the seven night cruise. After relaxing awhile on our balcony we made our way to the Main Lounge for a light snack with piping hot tea, and met some of our fellow passengers from all corners of the globe.