2012 WAVE AWARD FOR "BEST LINE FOR CRUISE VALUE"

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CHATSWORTH, CA - (Jun. 14, 2012) - AmaWaterways is honored to win the 2012 TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Award for “Best Line for Cruise Value.” The annual WAVE Awards gives travel agents working in the western United States an opportunity to recognize and reward the outstanding qualities and services of their travel supplier partners.

“We are extremely pleased to be recognized once again this year with a WAVE Award, as well as Editor’s Pick Awards in numerous categories,” said Rudi Schreiner, AmaWaterways founder. “We consider travel agents to be our most important selling partners, and it is especially gratifying that they have singled out our river cruises for these distinctions.”

More than 4,500 professional travel agents and readers of TravelAge West voted on the best-of-the-best in the industry after careful research and review. Travel agents found that the value of AmaWaterways’ river cruise line was unmatched.

AmaWaterways offers an inclusive vacation with exceptional value. The cruise price includes all meals; free-flowing wine with dinner; daily shore excursions; a variety of tours to compliment guests’ needs, such as the “Gentle Walkers” groups, “Active Walkers” groups, “Late Starters” groups; Wi-Fi; bicycles onboard and bike tours.

“From the accommodations in the large stateroom, to local entertainment and champagne with breakfast, AmaWaterways’ cruises provide the best value, local accessibility and exceptional entertainment to all of our passengers,” said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways executive vice president and co-owner. “We are delighted to be recognized by our agent partners and will continue to deliver top-notch service.”