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Get the best advice and insider tips from Dave, Ama's number 1 Worldwide passenger, with over 45+ personal Ama cruises! His insider tips and "Little Black Book" can help you find the right ship and itinerary for you. Wether it's a private journey or you wish to join one of his personally escorted group cruises, you have landed at one of the world's premier international travel consultants and it is Dave's absolute pleasure to help you!
CRUISE WITH DAVE
Ama Says Thank You Program
May 11, 2020
2 for 1 Offers and More...
“There are none more deserving of a river cruise holiday than today’s frontline heroes — the doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers, firefighters and many other frontline professionals who are diligently helping others and inspiring hope during these challenging times.”
KRISTIN KARST, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF AmaWaterways
2020 Stars of Africa with Dave on Zambezi Queen SOLD OUT!! WAIT LIST ONLY
October 22, 2020
WAIT LIST ONLY
This DREAM TRIP for ONLY 26 GUESTS is SOLD OUT / WAITLIST ACCEPTED
COUNTRIES: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA
RIVERS: CHOBE
2020 Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Dave
December 08, 2019
Save $500 per Cabin on AmaSiena
Begin this INCREDIBLE adventure with AmaWaterways in Switzerland on Ama's Zurich & Lucerne Land tour or create your own pre cruise adventure with our help. Then sail the Rhine through Germany, France and the Netherlands to thrilling Amsterdam. Not only will you enjoy all the normal cultural, historic and culinary delights of Ama's Enchanting Rhine cruise, this itinerary has been adapted to let you enjoy the wonderful European Christmas Markets, too. And NO ONE knows Christmas Markets like Dave!
2021 Vietnam & Cambodia with Dave, Christian & Thierry on the AmaDara
January 17, 2021
Early Booking Discounts Available on AmaDara
Join us for cooking school in Saigon before heading up the Mekong on the AmaDara to Siem Reap and continue on with Ama to Halong Bay and Hanoi or explore Laos or the Vietnamese beaches.
COUNTRIES: CAMBODIA, VIETNAM
RIVERS: MEKONG
2021 A Musical Tiptoe thru the Tulips with Dave & Lindsay
April 19, 2021
ONLY 10 CABINS LEFT ON THE WHOLE SHIP!
Our Tulip Time 2021trip roundtrip from Amsterdam is a musical Sing and Sail with Lindsay Hamilton & her West End Friends.
COUNTRIES: , BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS
RIVERS: DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS
END YOUR TRIP ON THE NETHERLANDS MOST IMPORTANT AND FUN HOLIDAY: KING'S DAY!!!
2021 Gems of Southern Europe with Dave
May 25, 2021
From $3849
Join Dave on the magnificent AmaMagna as you cruise from Budapest to Bucharest and on to Transylvania!
2021 Grand Danube with Dave on AmaMagna
May 25, 2021
Save $1000 per cabin
Take the rivers less travelled on this 14 night Summer Nights adventure from Bucharest, Romania to Vilshofen, Germany!
COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, BULGARIA, CROATIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ROMANIA, SERBIA, SLOVAKIA,
RIVERS: DANUBE
2021 Bordeaux with Dave & Thierry
April 27, 2022
Save $1000 per person
Travel to Spain’s legendary Basque Country and the Culinary Hot Spot of Europe, San Sebastian!
COUNTRIES: FRANCE, SPAIN
RIVERS: GARONNE, DORDOGNE
2021 Romantic Danube with Michele on AmaCerto
September 10, 2021
From $3750pp
Sail the beautiful Danube from thru the heart of Old World Europe where empires rose and fell and some of the world's best music and culinary art originates.
COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY
RIVERS: DANUBE
2021 Stars of Africa with Dave on Zambezi Queen SOLD OUT!! WAIT LIST ONLY
September 16, 2021
WAIT LIST ONLY
This DREAM TRIP for ONLY 26 GUESTS is SOLD OUT / WAITLIST ACCEPTED
COUNTRIES: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA
RIVERS: CHOBE
2021 XMAS Markets of the Danube on the new AmaMagna with Dave & Thierry
November 30, 2021
Starting at $3499
Discover the XMAS Markets of the Danube with Dave & Thierry and experience THE GAME CHANGER.. the AMAMAGNA!!!
COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA
RIVERS: DANUBE
2022 Secrets of Egypt & The Nile w/ Jordan
January 23, 2022
From $7168
19 NIGHTS ∙ 2 NIGHTS AMMAN, JORDAN, 2 NIGHTS PETRA, 3 NIGHTS CAIRO, EGYPT, 7- NIGHT ROUNDTRIP LUXOR NILE RIVER CRUISE & 1 NIGHT CAIRO, 4 NIGHTS JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization as only AmaWaterways can provide – with an unparalleled 11-night Nile River cruise and land experience that includes exquisite cuisine, authentic experiences and extraordinary service on the brand new AmaDahlia!
2022 Enticing Douro with Dave Date TBA
April 14, 2022
2022 Cruise Rates Now Available
Join Dave in Porto to sail the new AmaDuoro for a 7 night round trip cruise on the Douro River amidst steep mountainsides, rambling vineyards and charming quintas. Ama is offering a 3 night pre-cruise adventure in Lisbon and let Dave help you chart your own adventure once the cruise ends.
2022 Colors of Provence with Dave & Thierry on AmaKristina
May 26, 2022
2022 Cruise Rates Now Available
Travel thru the heart of Provence with Dave on the AmaKristina with special Barcelona package with Dave or Paris with Ama
COUNTRIES: FRANCE, SPAIN
RIVERS: RHÔNE
2022 Stars of Africa with Dave
September 08, 2022
ONLY 5 CABINS LEFT!
Join Dave for this DREAM TRIP for ONLY 26 GUESTS! This incredible adventure begins with Dave's famous Wine Tour thru Stellenbosch and Camps Bay and whisks you from the Horn of Africa to Kruger Park and Safari points in between!
COUNTRIES: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA
RIVERS: CHOBE
2022 Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Dave
November 29, 2022
2022 Cruise Rates Now Available
Begin this INCREDIBLE adventure with AmaWaterways in Switzerland on Ama's Zurich & Lucerne Land tour or create your own pre cruise adventure with our help. Then sail the Rhine through Germany, France and the Netherlands to thrilling Amsterdam. Not only will you enjoy all the normal cultural, historic and culinary delights of Ama's Enchanting Rhine cruise, this itinerary has been adapted to let you enjoy the wonderful European Christmas Markets, too. And NO ONE knows Christmas Markets like Dave!
2023 Vietnam & Cambodia with Dave
January 17, 2023
Early Booking Discounts Available on AmaDara
Join us for Tet 2023 in Saigon! Then enjoy a cooking school and Ama's tours before heading up the Mekong on the AmaDara to Siem Reap and continue on with Ama to Halong Bay and Hanoi or explore Laos or the Vietnamese beaches.
COUNTRIES: CAMBODIA, VIETNAM
RIVERS: MEKONG
Save Up to 30% on Select Sailings
Up to 30% OFF Select Sailings on AmaEverything
Let Dave help you plan your own river cruise adventure that fits your schedule. Dave has access to rates and specials world wide and will help you get the best deal possible. More importantly, why book with someone who never leaves their cubicle or has never sailed on an Ama river cruise before?
Be sure to book with Dave and let him use his vast personal knowledge, his insider tips and great connections to make sure your trip is the best ever!
Let Dave AMAze You!
With 45+ AmaWaterways cruises under his belt in the past 9 years alone, no one has sailed more AmaWaterways cruises than Dave and he is the undisputed king of Ama! He knows every ship and itinerary intimately and is at home in each and every departure city and port stop. His tips are legendary, cost saving, and trip maximising in a personalised way that only Dave can do.
Dave keeps his finger on the pulse of your trip from beginning to end... and will steer you right on every aspect of your river cruise adventure.
It's why they call him "The River Cruise King"!!! Dave will use his personal knowledge and inside information to save you money and maximize your trip. Booking anywhere else just doesn't make sense
KNOWLEDGE
There are not many places Dave has not been and he considers the great cities like Amsterdam, London, & Barcelona as second homes. Favourite haunts, personal contacts, & insider knowledge are all at your disposal as you plan your adventure together.
Dave is also well versed in all the Ama programs, the details of each ship and the wisdom of extensive personal experience to shape your vacation and make sure you get the VERY BEST PRICE!
RELATIONSHIPS
AmaWaterways prides itself on being a family owned company that puts its relationships with its guests and partners as their top priority. Their motto of over delivering on their promises is what sets them apart and it starts at the top with our dear friend, Ama co-owner Kristin Karst!
Over the years Dave has met & befriended many, many members of the Ama family and cruising together is like a family reunion. Now it's time for you to join us!
EXPERIENCE
Dave is very proud to be Ama's #1 Worldwide passenger and he has personally experienced every Ama itinerary on offer: some multiple times.
It makes sense to book your cruise and vacation with the agent with PERSONAL EXPERIENCE of the places you wish to see and on the vessels that get you there.
His personally written planners and guides will save you headaches and from mistakes.
As an international agent, I have my finger on the pulse of sales, operations AND the ships themselves. Even if I am not on a sailing, you would be making a mistake to book anywhere else.
Both US & Canadian rates and payments available.
BEST RATE GUARANTEE
Every month Ama sends me a list of soft sailings and dates that still offer special promotions.
Can't sail with me? No problem! I can steer you towards the dates where deals make sense and warn you why some dates are so cheap.
UPDATED EVERY MONTH!!!
Contact me directly and put my 19 years of living in Europe and 35+ Ama cruises to the test!
I am your personal cruise planner and no question is too small because if it's important to you, it's important to me.
Test my Expertise!