AmaWaterways is expanding on a well-received inaugural season of Soulful Experiences, river and land packages celebrating Black history and culture along the rivers its ships sail.
The luxury river cruise line announced a new addition to the 2024 lineup sailing though Portugal from November 13 to 23, 2024. It includes a three-night pre-cruise land package in Lisbon before embarking on AmaDouro in Porto for a seven-night river cruise along the picturesque Douro River.
“Our first Soulful Experience cruise in France in August 2023 sold out almost immediately and we are deeply touched by the amazing feedback from our guests and travel partners, as well as the demand for new sailings in 2024,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice-president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “We are thrilled to offer our guests unique opportunities to create special moments together as they celebrate Black history and culture in 2024 along the beautiful waterways of Portugal, France and Egypt.’’
In June 2024, there will be two Colors of Provence Soulful Experience sailings on the award-winning AmaKristina, sailing the Rhône River from Arles to Lyon, followed by a three-night land package in Paris.
An 11-night Secrets of Egypt & The Nile Soulful Experience in May 2024 will start in the bustling city of Cairo with its museums and pyramids in sharp contrast to the leisurely seven-night river cruise down the Nile on board the exquisite 72-passenger AmaDahlia. The roundtrip cruise from Luxor, will stop in Edfu, Aswan, Esna, Kom Ombo and Qena.
AmaWaterways also plans to unveil details of five new Soulful Experiences in 2025, shining light on Black history and culture in Egypt, South Africa, France, Colombia and Portugal, Karst added.
Every Soulful Experience sailing presents experiences and excursions that honor Black history and heritage. Complementing AmaWaterways’ renowned personalized onboard service, as well as locally inspired dining, guests can anticipate nightly entertainment while surrounded by fellow travelers who share their enthusiasm for uncovering Black culture.
