AmaWaterways has announced a new partnership with Ancestry, the world leader in family history. This innovative collaboration offers a unique opportunity for guests to uncover details about their specific family history while enjoying the unparalleled river cruise experience for which AmaWaterways is known. With the special Ancestry® Experience package, travelers can further enrich their river cruise experience through a private pre-cruise consultation and family history research, onboard presentations, and excursions led by an expert genealogist throughout the cruise.
“Having grown up along the legendary Elbe River in Germany, I am personally thrilled with this new collaboration, which provides our guests with a unique opportunity to connect with their European roots through personalized research,” said Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of AmaWaterways. “Maintaining or creating cherished family connections is more important than ever, and this partnership with the industry-leading team at Ancestry provides the perfect setting to bring our guests’ treasured family stories to life.”
The first cruise in the series will depart on July 30, 2022, aboard the AmaStella, which accommodates 156 passengers. Guests will embark in Amsterdam on an unforgettable seven-night river cruise along the Rhine, visiting Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland as they trace their roots and follow in the footsteps of their ancestors.
“At its core, Ancestry is a family history company, and we are constantly looking for new ways to help others discover their own personal histories and bring deeper meaning to their discoveries through genealogical research and heritage travel,” said Jon Lambert, Ancestry’s director of global client relations.
This enriching Ancestry experience begins as soon as you book your AmaWaterways river cruise. Each guest who signs up will be paired with an AncestryProGenealogists expert, who will make a call to discuss aspects of your family that are of particular interest. From there, the genealogist will conduct a consultation and research phase, delving into your family history and identifying points of interest you might want to visit or pass by during your river cruise. To complete this enriching experience, each guest will also receive a private onboard consultation with the expert genealogist to review their own family tree.
Taking guests to the heart of Europe, the elegant AmaStella, with its exceptional crew, offers spacious staterooms; delicious cuisine at a selection of restaurants, including the intimate Chef's Table Restaurant; and when not participating in one of the 23 included shore excursions, relaxation on a spacious deck with a walking track and a swim-up bar. Active travelers will enjoy the onboard wellness program, which includes expert-led fitness classes, as well as walking and cycling excursions.
