From the majesty of Vienna to the magic of Paris, the holiday season offers a special allure for European travelers. And, now, AMA Waterways is making a European river cruise even more alluring, with a special $99 airfare promotion*. The promotion is available on the Nov. 12, 2008 Amsterdam to Paris and Blue Danube Discovery itineraries, as well as select Christmas Time Cruises (Nov. 19, 22 and Dec 12) and Christmas Wonderland (Nov. 22 and 26) sailings.

The Amsterdam to Paris itinerary includes a 7-night cruise to Trier, Germany, along the Rhine, Main and Mosel rivers, followed by a 3-night stay in Paris. Highlights include Düsseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt, three of Germany’s most historic cities.

The Blue Danube Discovery program begins with two nights in vibrant Budapest, followed by a 7-night Danube cruise to Nuremburg, and a 3-night stay in Prague. The cruise will call in Vienna, Linz (with an optional excursion to Salzburg) and medieval Regensburg.

The 11-day Christmas Time Cruise features two nights in Prague before sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest; and the 12- day Christmas Wonderland cruise includes three nights in Paris before sailing from Trier to Amsterdam. The sailings will feature Europe’s renowned Christmas markets in cities such as Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Regensburg, Nuremburg, Vienna and Budapest. Festive holiday décor, local artisans and centuries-old traditions make the Christmas Markets an unforgettable experience.

AMA Waterways  is an award-winning river cruise innovator. The line’s state-of-the-art vessels carry 148-passengers in unequaled luxury, comfort and style. Onboard features include the most spacious cabins on the rivers; French balconies; plush bedding with down duvets; flat-screen TVs; luxurious terry bath robes and slippers and spa-quality bath amenities. Each vessel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary wine with dinner and specialty coffees available at any time. They also feature a fitness center, beauty salon, whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. An elite AMA Waterways cruise director accompanies passengers throughout the cruise. And expert local guides conduct complimentary city tours in each destination on the itinerary.

The fastest-growing river cruise line in Europe, the AMA Waterways  fleet includes the MS Amadagio (2006), MS Amalegro (2007), MS Amacello (2008) and the MS Amadante (2008). Two new vessels, the MS Amalyra and MS Amadolce, are set to debut in 2009, with another two scheduled for 2010.

For more information about AMA Waterways , please contact your travel agent at 877-325-7522.

*Terms and Conditions: $99 per person airfare from Zone 1 (Boston, New York and Washington, DC); $149 per person airfare from Zone 2 (Atlanta, Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale); $199 per person airfare from Zone 3 (Los Angeles, Phoenix and Seattle) and Canada. Please ask your Reservation Agent for other gateways. Applicable air taxes and fuel surcharges will be determined at the time of ticketing. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions and/or discounts and is valid on new bookings only; offer based on availability; and AMA Waterways reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.

(Chatsworth, CA) Amadeus Waterways has changed its name to AMA Waterways. The award-winning European river cruise line has taken this step to align the company’s name with its highly-rated fleet of “AMA” vessels operating on the Continent’s legendary rivers. Beginning with the 2006 launch of the MS Amadagio, the line has steadily expanded its “AMA” fleet to include the MS Amalegro (2007), MS Amacello (2008) and MS Amadante (2008). The MS Amalyra and MS Amadolce will join the fleet in 2009, while another two “AMA” vessels are scheduled to debut in 2010.

The newest and most state-of-the-art fleet in Europe, the innovative “AMA” ships carry 148 passengers in unequaled luxury, comfort and style. Features include the most spacious cabins on the rivers; French balconies; plush bedding with down duvets; flat-screen TVs; Infotainment system with complimentary internet access; fluffy terry bathrobes and slippers; spa-quality bath amenities and marble-appointed bathrooms. Each vessel offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the public lounges; complimentary specialty coffees and free-flowing complimentary wine at dinner. The ships also include a fitness center, beauty salon, whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. Each AMA Waterways cruise is accompanied by an elite cruise director, and expert local guides conduct complimentary city tours at each destination.

AMA Waterways’ collection of 16 vacation programs for 2009 includes popular itineraries on the historic Danube, Main, Rhine and Mosel rivers. New for 2009 is the Romantic Danube program, featuring three nights in Prague followed by a cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest. AMA Waterways also offers a unique selection of destination cruises in France, Portugal and Russia. For more information about AMA Waterways please contact your travel agent at 1877 325-7522.