Adventures by Disney Announces River Cruises

Adventures by Disney has announced they are partnering with AmaWaterways for their first ever 7 night river cruises down the Danube in 2016!

The newest ship in the AmaWaterways fleet, the  170 passenger AmaViola is being custom designed with  families in mind.  These river cruises start and end in Vilshofen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary, and will sail on July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 206, as well as a holiday sailing on December 22, 2016.

Some of the highlights are:

  • Austria: Hohenwerfen Castle and live Falconry Show
    The 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Castle is the stuff of legends and features historic sights that the whole family can enjoy. While there, experience a falconry flight show that allows you to witness these majestic birds up close.
  • Wachau Valley Bike Excursion
    Take a bike ride from Melk to Krems (via the storybook village of Durnstein) and enjoy the pastoral landscape dotted with rolling Wachau Valley vineyards.
  • Austria: Explore Salzburg
    Enjoy a day in the majestic city of Salzburg with a local expert. Visit the beautiful Mirabell Gardens and other sights made famous from the movie The Sound of Music.
  • Hungary: Lazar Equestrian Park
    This famous ranch founded by the Lazar Brothers is full of fun activities for the whole family. Take a carriage ride, see the famous “csikósok”—Hungarian cowboys—enjoy an entertaining horse show and petting zoo.
  • Slovakia: A Medieval Adventure at Devin Castle
    Perched atop a cliff these castle ruins now serve as a museum, don’t miss the famous Maiden Tower, a Rapunzel-like prison tower. Enjoy archery and other medieval activities, plus candle making with real beeswax—and take your creation home with you.
  • Austria: Schönbrunn Palace
    See a unique marionette demonstration, something Schonbrunn Palace is famous for. Then experience a strudel making demonstration featuring a famous regional treat—apple strudel.
  • Sail Date – December 22, 2016
    A special holiday themed sailing will also include visits to the renowned Christmas markets in Budapest and Vienna, a Vienna Boys Choir Christmas performance in the Hofburg Palace Chapel and a special holiday menu lunch.

These cruises will include –

  • 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 staterooms replenished daily
  • WiFi

Contact us for more information!  Adventure Insiders can book today, and everyone else can book tomorrow!  We think these will go fast, so if you’re interested, let us know!

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