2017 Travvy Awards: AmaWaterways Walks Away With Best In River Cruise

There is nothing like a lazy day floating on down the river—well, except if you are experiencing that river in absolute comfort.

Wednesday’s 2017 Travvy Awards didn’t forget a beloved pastime for the seasoned traveler, exploring the world by river cruise.

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The third annual award ceremony was a fantastic one for AmaWaterways, which claimed five gold awards, winning the Best River Cruise in the Africa/Egypt, Asia, Europe and Overall categories. It also claimed the Best Cruise Ship in this category with its Amastella.

Here is how the entirety of the river cruise industry played out on this massive night for travel (Gold winners listed first, Silver winners listed second): 

• Best River Cruise Line, Overall – AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways

• Best River Cruise Line, Asia – AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise

• Best River Cruise Line, Europe – AmaWaterways, Viking River Cruises

• Best River Cruise Line, Africa/Egypt -  AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise

• Best River Cruise Line, U.S  - American Queen Steamboat Company, American Cruise Lines

• Best Cruise Ship, River Cruise – AmaWaterways AmaStella, Viking River Cruises New Viking Longship