AmaWaterways Celebrates Travel Advisor Appreciation With Incentives and Rewards

Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 5:00 PM ET, Mon May 5, 2025
AmaWaterways Celebrates Travel Advisors with a chance to win a Magdalena River cruise for two.

AmaWaterways Celebrates Travel Advisors with a chance to win a Magdalena River cruise for two. (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)

In appreciation of its travel advisors, AmaWaterways has announced a lineup of incentives and rewards for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month.

Throughout May, AmaWaterways is launching special travel advisor offers, including enhanced booking rewards, reduced deposits on 2025 sailings and the chance to win a complimentary river cruise for advisors to experience AmaWaterways firsthand.

“As a family-operated company, we take great pride in the strong relationships we’ve built with our travel advisor partners, and we are deeply grateful for the passion, expertise and professionalism they bring to their clients every day,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and chief brand ambassador of AmaWaterways.

She added, “Travel advisors have played a key role in shaping AmaWaterways into the company it is today. While we show appreciation to our travel partners all year long with FAMs, marketing support and training opportunities, we’re especially excited to give back this May, a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact they have on the river cruise market, and the world of travel.”

Travel advisors who complete all five courses in the AmaAcademy program can enter weekly drawings for a complimentary European river cruise for two by attending all four of the cruise line’s Webinar Wednesday sessions at 10:30 p.m. Pacific/1:30 p.m. Eastern in May to include:

  • May 7: Leverage Your Passions: Specialty Cruises to Grow Your Sales
  • May 14: What's New: Egypt & the Nile
  • May 21: What's New: The Douro River
  • May 28: Ask Me Anything with AmaWaterways' Co-Founders

One grand-prize winner will receive a seven-night river cruise for two on the Magdalena River, a unique journey through Columbia.

Additionally, AmaWaterways is rewarding new business generated during the month of May with digital gift cards. For every new booking on a 2025 departure, advisors will receive a $100 gift card, while those who book one of the company’s Hot 100 Dates will receive a $200 total gift card.

To make it easier for clients to plan ahead, reduced deposits are available on all 2025 sailings, excluding Africa. Deposits are now $200 per person for Europe, Colombia and Mekong itineraries and $600 per person for Egypt.


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Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik is a San Diego based journalist who is also the co-owner and publisher of Rovology, Travel By Vacation Rental and Book Cottages magazines. She transitioned to freelance writing after spending 35 years as a registered nurse. She is also a regular contributor to Europe Up Close, GoNOMAD, Edible San Diego, International Living, and San Diego Explorer. When she’s not home in sunny San Diego, you’ll likely find her in an exotic beach destination or exploring the backroads of Europe. You can find her on social media as @noreenwriter.

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