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What is the offer?
We are immensely grateful for the remarkable sacrifices and dedication of our frontline medical heroes. As a frontline medical hero, you can now reserve your complimentary river cruise with one paying guest in the same stateroom on select Europe sailings embarking in 2022 from our partners at Ama Waterways River Cruise Line.
Who is eligible?
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses and nursing-related professions
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Hospital staff
- Lab technicians
- EMS/Paramedics/First Responders
Why AMA Waterways?
How Much Does it Cost?
With the Frontline Hero offer applied and having 2 guests in a cabin, you can expect to pay between $2,200 up to around $3,500 on average for a 7 day river cruise.
Again, this is the pricing with the Hero offer applied. It’s easiest to think of this as a BOGO offer. You’re essentially “buying” one cruise fare for one person and getting yours free as the frontline hero.
How many free cruisers can travel in each cabin?
- Max of 1 traveler per cabin using the FREE cruise voucher.
- The other guest in your cabin must be paying. You cannot have 2 travelers in the same cabin that are using the free river cruise voucher.
- If traveling solo in a cabin, Ama Waterways will waive the single supplement however, you will still have to pay the full fare since the offer requires at least one full fare paying guest.
- If traveling with multiple companions that are eligible for the FREE Hero offer, we strongly recommend you find a companion who is NOT eligible for the offer to share a cabin with.
- Ask a friend, colleague or companion to join you for the best value. You can offer to pay 50% of your traveling companion’s cruise fare, so that you both are essentially receiving 50% off.
What’s included with my cruise fare?
FOOD & DRINKS
Every breakfast, lunch and dinner during your river cruise will be included on board. This includes dinner at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, all-day tapas, afternoon tea delights and more. Every lunch and dinner includes unlimited complimentary fine wines, beer and soft drinks. And each day you will be treated to a complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
ACTIVITIES
Guests have different tastes, so Ama Waterways has developed a menu of shore excursions in every port of call. In many destinations, you’ll be free to choose from one of several options — all of which are included in your cruise fare.
What else can you help us with?
We are a full-service travel agency and besides helping you get your complimentary cruise booked, we can assist you with booking travel insurance, advising on COVID-19 protocols and testing requirements, arranging your flights, transfers, and any pre/post cruise hotel nights needed.
What information do you need to get started?
- We will need your employment identification badge or a business card proving your profession. You can email this to us at stacy@insidertravelplanners.com
- You’ll need a valid passport valid through at LEAST 6 months beyond your last travel date. Please double-check your expiration date. If you have not yet applied for a passport, there is time to apply for and receive one, depending on your preferred departure dates. For information on applying for a passport, please visit the US State Department website.
- You’ll need to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to travel in order to board the ship. This policy applies to everyone, including children. There are no exceptions to this policy at this time.
- Complete my Quote Request Form so that I can get the additional information needed to book you and your guest(s).
Which 2022 sailings are eligible?
OPTION 1: Captivating Rhine
COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
EMBARKATION CITY: Amsterdam
DEPARTURE DATES: November 3 (AmaLucia), November 15 (AmaCerto), November 17 (AmaLucia), November 24 (AmaSiena)
2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise & 2 nights Lucerne + 2 nights Zurich
Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
OPTION 2: Colors of Provence
COUNTRIES: France
RIVERS: Rhone
SHIP: AmaKristina
EMBARKATION CITY: Lyon
DEPARTURE DATES: April 14, November 24
2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise & 2 nights Lucerne + 2 nights Zurich
Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
OPTION 3: Enchanting Rhine
COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
EMBARKATION CITY: Basel
DEPARTURE DATES: November 8 (AmaCerto), November 10 (AmaLucia), November 12 (AmaStella), November 17 (AmaSiena), November 22 (AmaCerto), November 24 (AmaLucia)
2 nights Zurich, Switzerland + 2 nights Lucerne & 7-night Basel to Amsterdam, Netherlands cruise
Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Inspirational towns have given way to great stories, poetry and music, like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad. Timeless traditions remain intact—from the making of Kölsch, Cologne’s legendary brew, to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its river banks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike.
Option 4: Essence of Burgundy & Provence
COUNTRIES: France, Spain, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhone, Saone
EMBARKATION CITY: Arles
DEPARTURE DATES: April 14 (AmaCello)
3 nights Geneva, Switzerland, 7-night Lyon, France to Arles cruise & 3 nights Barcelona, Spain (or reverse)
Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!
OPTION 5: Europe’s Rivers & Castles
COUNTRIES: Germany, Luxembourg
RIVERS: Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Main
EMBARKATION CITY: Nuremberg
DEPARTURE DATES: November 8 (AmaPrima)
3 nights Prague, Czech Republic, 7-night Nuremberg, Germany to Wasserbillig, Luxembourg cruise & 2 nights Reims (Champagne), France + 1 night Paris (or reverse)
From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let the storybook villages—Bernkastel, Cochem and Wertheim—captivate you; and Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road enchant you. Marvel at the world’s largest ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the beautiful Chagall windows while in Mainz. Savor the many flavors of Germany with a chance to sample the world-famous wines of the Rheingau, the hearty smoked beer of Bamberg and Rüdesheim’s famed coffee. All along the way, gain an intimate understanding of the history and culture of the places you visit.
OPTION 6: Magna on the Danube
COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube
EMBARKATION CITY: Vilshofen
DEPARTURE DATES: November 20 (AmaMagna)
2 nights Budapest, Hungary, 7-night Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic (or reverse)
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in four magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
OPTION 7: Medieval Treasures
COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine, Main
EMBARKATION CITY: Basel
DEPARTURE DATES: November 22 (AmaPrima)
2 nights Zurich, Switzerland + 2 nights Lucerne, 7-night Basel to Nuremberg, Germany cruise & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic
Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems on display—the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. Indulge your inner child with visits to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and the Speyer Technical Museum. Discover the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and more awaits you as you experience the many medieval treasures of Europe.
OPTION 8: Melodies of the Danube
COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube
EMBARKATION CITY: Budapest
DEPARTURE DATES: March 25 (AmaViola), March 27 (AmaLea), November 4 (AmaViola), November 6 (AmaLea), November 18 (AmaViola), November 21 (AmaBella)
2 nights Budapest, Hungary, 7-night Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany cruise & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
OPTION 9: Paris & Normandy
COUNTRIES: France
RIVERS: Seine
EMBARKATION CITY: Paris
DEPARTURE DATES: March 19 (AmaDante), March 24 (AmaLyra), March 31 (AmaLyra), April 21 (AmaLyra), November 5 (AmaDante)
2 nights Paris, France & 7-night roundtrip Paris cruise
Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel the “Routes des Abbayes,” visiting some of the most magnificent monasteries, and to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscapes, and you have Northern France.
OPTION 10: Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
EMBARKATION CITY: Basel
DEPARTURE DATES: November 7 (AmaSerena), November 21 (AmaSerena)
2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise & 3 nights Lake Como, Italy (or reverse)
Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Then there is Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
OPTION 11: Romantic Danube
COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube
EMBARKATION CITY: Vilshofen
DEPARTURE DATES: March 18 (AmaViola), April 15 (AmaViola), November 7 (AmaVerde), November 11 (AmaViola), November 13 (AmaLea), November 18 (AmaSonata), November 21 (AmaVerde)
2 nights Munich, Germany & 7-night Vilshofen to Budapest, Hungary cruise
Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Salzburg and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.
OPTION 12: Tulip Time
COUNTRIES: Belgium, Netherlands
RIVERS: Dutch and Belgian Waterways
EMBARKATION CITY: Amsterdam
DEPARTURE DATES: March 15 (AmaCerto), March 21 (AmaSerena), March 22 (AmaCerto)
2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands & 7-night roundtrip Amsterdam cruise
Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Experience Amsterdam’s colorful canals, the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills and the art of Rubens and Michelangelo. Discover the timeless traditions of Delft porcelain and revel in the medieval architectural treasures of Bruges, Middelburg and Ghent. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region.
FAQ
My family and I are all frontline heroes as outlined in this offer. Can we all cruise together and use the free heroes offer?
Ama Waterways will allow a max of 1 traveler per cabin to use the FREE Hero voucher. The other guest in the cabin must be paying for their cruise. You cannot have 2 guests in the same room using the free voucher.
If you have multiple traveling companions that are eligible, we recommend pairing the guest with the free voucher with another guest that is not eligible. This will maximize the savings you receive.
My partner and I are both eligible for this offer and we’d like to bring our children with us. Can we do this?
Yes. We will book you and your partner in separate rooms so you both can travel with the free voucher. Each of your children will pay the standard price and will each be assigned to one of your rooms, so you can maximize the Hero offer.
What do you mean by ‘FREE’ cruise?
Eligible frontline heroes’ base cruise fare will be paid for by AmaWaterways if traveling in a cabin with another paying guest. If traveling solo in a cabin, your single supplement will be waived.
Complimentary sailing is equal to the cruise only portion of the full fare paying guest, sharing the same stateroom.
Offer excludes stateroom categories A+, AA+ and Suites.
Offer is valid on new individual bookings only, based on double occupancy and applies the 2022 sailings indicated on this webpage. Offer is not eligible for Ultimate Cruise Flexibility and is not combinable with other promotional offers or industry rates.
Offer is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice.
Port charges, optional land programs, visas, airfares and gratuities are additional.
Terms and Conditions: Frontline Medical Heroes offer only applicable to active medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital staff, lab technicians) and active first responders (Emergency Medical Services/paramedics) with valid ID. This limited time offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Complimentary sailing is equal to the cruise only portion of the full fare paying guest, sharing the same stateroom. Offer excludes stateroom categories A+, AA+ and Suites. Solo travelers will receive Single Supplement Waived in lieu of complimentary sailing. Offer is valid on new FIT bookings only, based on double occupancy and applies to select 2022 Europe sailings. Offer is not eligible for Ultimate Cruise Flexibility and is not combinable with other promotional offers or industry rates. Offer is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice. Port charges, optional land programs, visas, airfares and gratuities are additional. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20
What costs will I be responsible for?
Port taxes and fees (average $196 per person for a 7-day sailing) and gratuities to onboard staff (average $125 per person).
Additionally, flights and transportation to the destination and any pre/post cruise experiences you would like are not included.
Where can I find a list of what’s included, like Wi-Fi, and what I should expect when cruising with Ama Waterways?
For a full list of what to expect when cruising with Ama Waterways, please visit their website.
What If I’m Traveling Alone?
Solo travelers will receive Single Supplement Waived in lieu of complimentary sailing. Full fare is still required of the guest traveling in the cabin.
What happens if my flight is delayed or cancelled and I miss boarding the ship on embarkation day?
You can always travel to the next port of call and catch the ship there. You’ll need to contact the ship directly to inform them you’ll be joining them at the next port.
If you book with us, we will coordinate all of this for you so you don’t need to worry about anything.
How Long Will This Offer Last?
This offer can be withdrawn at any time.
What’s the best way to contact you for more info?
If you’re ready to submit the approval form, the best way to get started is by clicking the link here:
If you need help or have a question, please email us at: stacy@insidertravelplanners.com
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