Rice to Christen Company’s Newest Ship During July 2019 Ceremony
CALABASAS, CA – (October 25, 2018) – AmaWaterways today announced that Libbie Rice, co-president of Ensemble Travel Group, (pictured left) will serve as Godmother of AmaMora, one of three new ships entering its fleet in 2019, the most since the company’s inception. Rice will bless the 156-passenger ship alongside AmaWaterways’ executive team and local dignitaries during a Christening ceremony in Lahnstein, Germany the week of July 15, 2019.
“We are delighted to have Libbie join the AmaWaterways family as Godmother of the beautiful AmaMora,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “Libbie is an extraordinary travel professional with incredible knowledge and experience, as well as an avid world traveler, which makes her the perfect choice to fill this exciting role. We’re looking forward to celebrating with her on board next year!”
Rice has served in various positions in the travel industry for more than 15 years, including key roles in customer relationship management and revenue management for major airlines and hotel chains. She has earned a reputation in the industry for being a forward-thinking leader and received accolades for her expertise in quantitative marketing, revenue management, customer relationship management and information, as well as social media. Rice has lived in Australia, Belgium and Hong Kong, and couples her passion for travel with adventure, having summited Mount Kilimanjaro, bungee jumped with Ensemble members in Whistler and hang-glided in Rio de Janiero. Rice has served as co-president of Ensemble Travel Group since January 2011.
“I’m deeply honored to have been chosen to serve as the Godmother of this very special ship,” said Rice. “Travel is such a rewarding experience, and AmaWaterways is a true leader in delivering extraordinary river cruise vacations. This ship will provide guests with the opportunity to create memorable experiences to last a lifetime, and I could not be more proud to be a part of that legacy.”
The sister ship to AmaLea, AmaMora (pictured right) offers a total of 78 spacious staterooms, almost all featuring AmaWaterways’ signature twin balconies. On board, guests can experience AmaWaterways’ renowned cuisine with exquisite regionally-inspired dishes paired with hand-selected wines at the Main Restaurant and Chef’s Table Restaurant, as well as an all-day tapas menu, afternoon tea, complimentary daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour, and a 24-hour coffee station.
Catering to all types of travelers, AmaMora, will feature a wide range of amenities including connecting staterooms well suited to multigenerational families. Guests looking to stay active can take advantage of the ship’s wellness activities, featuring group fitness classes led by dedicated Wellness Hosts and the fitness center complete with treadmills and weights. As on all AmaWaterways ships, AmaMora will carry a fleet of complimentary bicycles for guests to explore each incredible destination that dots the riverside. For the more leisure traveler, there also is plenty of room for lounging by the heated Sun Deck pool, featuring a swim-up bar. The ship also features complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room Entertainment On Demand, as well as massage and hair salon services.
Guests looking to immerse themselves in the local culture will enjoy an extensive menu of up to 20 complimentary tours during a seven-night cruise traveling between Amsterdam and Basel. Highlights include the spectacular Rhine Gorge and Special Interest tours like the unique Lahneck Castle visit by candlelight.
AmaMora will begin her inaugural season June 3, 2019, sailing the seven-night Enchanting Rhine and Captivating Rhine itineraries between Basel to Amsterdam. The ship will also sail the festive Christmas Markets on the Rhine itineraries between November 25 and December 23.
For more information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, contact your travel advisor, visit AmaWaterways.com or call (800) 626-0126. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook atFacebook.com/AmaWaterways, Instagram @AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.
About AmaWaterways
A family-owned company celebrating 16 years on the river, AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 23 ships in 2019 sailing Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhone, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Douro Rivers, Southeast Asia’s Mekong and Africa’s Chobe River. The company is renowned for its innovative stateroom design featuring unique “twin balconies”; its wide choice of included shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options for the active traveler; and its award-winning dining—including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant as well as complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, each ship features onboard amenities such as hair and massage salons and a fitness room, and many have heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation including the 2019 launch of AmaMagna, a new dimension in luxury river cruising at twice the width of traditional river ships, plus a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, offering group or chartered sailings geared towards active travelers and families.
With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received countless honors and accolades including Town & Country River Cruise Awards as “Best Overall,” “Best for Food,” “Best for Onboard Activities” and “Best for On-Shore Activities” and 2018 AFAR Reader’s Choice Awards “Best River Cruise Line.