AmaWaterways has announced American travel expert and television host Samantha Brown as the godmother to AmaMagna.
Brown will christen the new vessel in Vilshofen, Germany in July 2019. Kristin Karst, executive vice-president and co-owner of AmaWaterways, said: ?For this incredibly innovative ship (AmaMagna), we wanted to choose a godmother who shares our passion for innovation within the travel industry. Samantha is an icon in both the travel and television industries, known as much for her warm personality as for her expansive travel knowledge. We are so thrilled to welcome her to the AmaWaterways family as godmother of our 23rd ship; the stunning AmaMagna.?
With a career spanning 17 years, Samantha Brown has hosted a variety of travel shows for The Travel Channel including, among others, 'Passport to Europe', 'Great Hotels', 'Great Weekends' and 'Samantha Brown's Asia'. The TV celebrity has visited more than 250 cities in 62 countries and her 2017 series 'Samantha Brown's Places to Love' was also sponsored by the cruise line.
Brown commented: ?I am so excited and honoured to have been asked to be the Godmother of AmaMagna. I had the great pleasure of sailing on board AmaPrima this summer as we filmed an episode for my new TV series. The total experience was remarkable but what impressed me the most was the incredible team on board the ship who took such good care of me, my film crew and my family who joined us during the cruise.?
AmaMagna will have a total of 98 staterooms and, twice as wide as traditional cruise ships, is to offer a variety of dining options including two new dining venues: Jimmy's Wine Bar Restaurant, named for the company?s late co-founder Jimmy Murphy; and the Al Fresco Restaurant with retractable ceiling and side windows for guests to enjoy the views of the Danube and the towns that dot its shores.
Additional features include a heated sun deck swimming pool; Zen Wellness Studio with massage, hair and nail salon services; and an innovative Water Sports Platform complete with Sundowner boat for evening river excursions.
The ship will commence its inaugural season on May 5, 2019 sailing the 'Romantic Danube' itinerary from Vilshofen to Budapest. Other itineraries to be served by the vessel will include 'Melodies of the Danube' and the festive 'Christmas Markets on the Danube' voyages.
