A rare opportunity to boost 2025 bookings with extended sailings, festive experiences, and free airfare.
Contributed by: Amawaterways
Invite your clients to experience Portugal from a fresh perspective this year with AmaWaterways’ late fall and winter Douro River departures. This is a perfect opportunity for those who prefer to travel when the crowds are lighter, the air is cooler and the atmosphere is distinctly more serene.
Your clients can step aboard AmaWaterways’ award-winning ships and enjoy the comfort of luxury accommodations and an array of onboard amenities. Each cruise includes exquisitely prepared farm-to-ship dining with regionally inspired menus, enriching excursions led by expert local guides and, of course, a warm and attentive crew to ensure every detail of the journey is seamless.
Extended Douro River Season
AmaWaterways has extended the cruising season for two of its most popular 7-night itineraries, Enticing Douro and Flavors of Portugal & Spain, into November and December. This gives your clients more availability to experience the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley during a quieter time of year. The scenery is no less stunning: hillside vineyards blanket the valley with rich, verdant hues. Charming towns such as Régua and Pinhão showcase the region’s intriguing history. Salamanca, Spain’s famed “Golden City,” shines even brighter without the crowds.
Festive Delights on the Douro
AmaWaterways’ Festive Delights departures are especially appealing to clients eager to combine holiday traditions with unforgettable travel experiences. During these departures, ships are transformed into winter wonderlands, adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Guests can join in delightful onboard activities like decorating cookies, tree trimming and even placing slippers outside their cabin doors to find surprises from the ship’s “elves.” These playful and memorable touches add even greater value to the Douro experience and are perfect for creating cherished holiday memories with loved ones.
Advisor Advantage: Complimentary Airfare Offer
Now is the ideal time to promote these departures to your clients. In addition to cruise fare savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom, AmaWaterways is also offering complimentary roundtrip economy airfare from all gateways on select 2025 Festive Delights departures along the Douro for a very limited time. Clients wishing to elevate their journey can also take advantage of attractive upgrade options, including Premium Economy for $999 per person and Business Class for $3,299 per person.
Encourage Last-Minute Bookings
With this limited-time offer, extended sailing dates and unique seasonal highlights, the late fall and winter Douro departures provide outstanding value to your clients, and they are a great opportunity for you to meet or exceed your 2025 sales goals. Position these cruises to your clients as the ideal last-minute getaway and as an immersive way to experience the Douro Valley, all while savoring the joy and intimacy of the holiday season.