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AmaWaterways, an award-winning river cruise company based out of Southern California, is making it easier than ever for Canadians to book its popular cruises. The company has announced that its entire inventory is now available in Canadian dollars.

Additionally, Canadian travel agents and travellers can view the entire catalogue on a new website, www.AmaWaterways.ca, designed for Canadians.  The site features comprehensive information on the company and its itineraries as well as pricing in Canadian dollars, making foreign transaction fees a thing of the past.

“Having pricing and a dedicated website just for Canada is something we felt was incredibly important, as so many of our valued guests and travel agent partners are from that part of the world,” said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways’ executive vice president and co-owner. “We are excited to continue enhancing the booking experience for those coming to us from Canada, and to make it easier for them to sail with us on our river cruises.”

AmaWaterways.ca provides access to AmaWaterways’ entire inventory of river cruise itineraries in Europe, Asia and Africa. Special promotions are available currently, including the following:

Wine Cruises

AmaWaterways’ wine cruises showcase the wine regions along Europe’s Danube, Douro, Mosel, Rhine, Rhone and Seine rivers. Top wine experts accompany all sailings, which include wine tastings, fine cuisine with perfectly paired wines and excursions to historic vineyards and wine cellars. Select bookings made through Dec. 31, 2015, can enjoy discounts of up to C$1,500 per stateroom.

Paris & Normandy

Start in the magical “City of Light” for a luxurious cruise along the Seine river. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived, and Honfleur, a charming French harbor town immortalized by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, and explore the famous Normandy beaches of WWII. The sailing concludes with a tour of Paris’ top sights, including the Musee d’Orsay. Guests booking by Dec. 31, 2015, can enjoy discounts of up to C$2,000 per stateroom.

The Enchanting Rhine

Search for the mystical Lorelei along the Rhine River. The cruise begins in Amsterdam, known for its canals and distinctive architecture. Stops along the way include the majestic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, the German university town of Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg. Disembark in Switzerland and enjoy a scenic lake cruise amidst Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, as well as shopping in Lucerne and Zurich. Discounts of up to C$1,500 per stateroom are available through the end of the year.

AmaWaterways has received numerous honours and accolades over the years, including Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Pick Award and the highest rated ships in the inaugural Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe.

Restrictions apply on promotional fares. Get complete details from a travel professional or visit www.AmaWaterways.ca.

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