AmaWaterways Christens AmaDouro In Porto, Portugal

AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, AmaDouro, with a ceremony in Porto, Portugal, last week. The christening put the final touch on AmaDouro's inaugural sailing – which began in Porto and returned for the special event hosted by AmaWaterways co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst. Honorary guest, Advantage Travel Partnership Chief Executive Officer and AmaDouro Godmother, Julia Lo Bue-Said was joined by travel industry partners, international media, and other guests for the celebration.

Rudi Schreiner, president and co-founder of AmaWaterways; Hugo Bastos, managing director, nautical of Douro Azul; Julia Lo Bue-Said, godmother of AmaDouro; Captain Pedro Sardo; Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways; Manuel Marques, COO and vice president of Douro Azul. Photo courtesy of AmaWaterways

Following a long-standing tradition associated with ship christenings that originates more than 4,000 years ago, a priest blessed the ship and crew, and Captain Pedro Sardo assisted as Godmother Lo Bue-Said broke a champagne bottle against AmaDouro's hull, signifying good luck on the journeys ahead.

Reflecting true "AmaFamily" values, Schreiner and Karst surprised their first British godmother, who was accompanied by her husband and youngest son, by flying in her eldest son for the ceremony. Guests joined in the festivities, which included speeches by Schreiner, Karst, and Lo Bue-Said, lively local entertainment featuring folk dancers and fado singers, regionally-inspired cocktails, and a gala dinner.

AmaDouro offers 51 staterooms, most with outside balconies. Additional amenities include a Panoramic Lounge for nightly entertainment, a heated Sun Deck swimming pool, fitness room, massage room, and the Main Restaurant, serving regionally-inspired dishes, and hand-selected wines.

Joining sister ship AmaVida which sails between Porto and Vega Terron, AmaDouro will be based in Porto and offer seven-night roundtrip Enticing Douro cruises with a three-night pre-cruise land program in Lisbon. AmaDouro is the first of three new ships that will be added to AmaWaterways' fleet this year. Other new ships making their debut include AmaMora, sister ship to AmaLea and AmaKristina, sailing on the Rhine, and the AmaMagna on the Danube.

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