Russia

Azamara Journey

Azamara is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. Azamara is a branch of Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

Azamara dining on deck

Michael's Club

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Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in this locale. The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of Michael's Club make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial.

Martini Bar
The sophisticated Martini Bar offers 20 variations of this famous libation. Gather with friends to warm up the evening before dinner or celebrate all in this trendy hot spot before heading over to the disco.

Suites enhanced amenities and services include:

Creme Brulee desert

Welcome champagne
1 night Complimentary specialty dining
Complimentary laundry pressing
Complimentary in-stateroom nonalcoholic specialty coffees and soda
Dining preference for all restaurants
Expanded bathroom amenities
Bathtub
DVD/CD player
Hansgrohe showerhead
Daily evening hors´oeuvres
Senior Butler service (more experienced, lower ratio per guest)
Priority check-in and departure
All staterooms will have Butler service
Packing and unpacking
Deliver afternoon CanapÃ©s
Shoe shine service
In room dining arrangements
Arrangement of appointments (spa, shore excursions, specialty dining, etc.)

This is a very small ship, 710 passengers. Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. For North America Reservations, a fuel supplement of $5.00 per day per person for the first 2 occupants of a stateroom (subject to a maximum of $140.00 per stateroom)will apply to all sailings. Ask about fuel or other charges and fees. These are just two of the Azamara packages provided by Azamara Cruise Lines. Contact one of our cruise experts and find the right luxury cruise & tour package for you.

Mariner Club Sailing
5/6/12	Paris to Amsterdam	MSE: Morning Tour with Lunch in Zebrugge, Belguim

Location	Date	Ports of Call
Azamara Journey Itinerary 2012
9 Night Uruguay & Argentina	January 4, 2012	Rio De Janeiro Brazil, Parati Brazil, Ilhabela Brazil, Punta Del Este Uruguay, Montevideo Uruguay, Buenos Aires Argentina
14 Night Brazil To Caribbean	February 25, 2012	Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Salvador De Bahia, Brazil; Recife, Brazil; Belem, Brazil; Devil's Island, Fr. Guiana; Bridgetown, Barbados
10 Night Virgins And Bermuda	March 30, 2012	San Juan Puerto Rico, St. John U.S.Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, Virgin Gorda B.V.I., Hamilton, Bermuda, St. George Island Bermuda, Boston Massachusetts
9 Night Stockholm - Sweden	June 27, 2012	Sockholm Sweden, Stockholm Sweden, Helsinki Finland, St. Petersburg Russia, St. Petersburg Russia, Tallinn Estonia, Visby Sweden, Copenhagen Denmark, Copenhagen Denmark, Copenhagen Denmark
11 Night Amsterdam - Netherlands	July 17, 2012	Amsterdam Netherlands, Bergen Norway, Molde Norway Molde Norway, Molde Norway, Andalsnes Norway, Molde Norway, Geiranger Norway, Flam Norway, Eidfjord Norway, Stavanger Norway, Stavanger Norway, Edinburgh (leith) scotland, Edinburgh (leith) Scotland
12 Night Edinburgh (leith) Scotland	July 28, 2012	Edinburgh (leith) Scotland, Invergordon Scotland, Kirkwall Scotland, Isle Of Skye(portree)scotlnd, Dublin Ireland, Dublin Ireland, Holyhead Wales, Dublin Ireland, Isles Of Scilly Uk St. Peter, Port Channel, Isl Paris (rouen) France, Paris (rouen) France, Paris (rouen) France, Southampton England
11 Night Rome (civitavecchia) - Italy	October 4, 2012	Rome (civitavecchia) Italy, Sorrento Italy, Capri Italy, Sorrento Italy, Amalfi Italy, Capri Italy, Taormina Sicily, Siracusa Sicily, Santorini Greece, Ephesus (kusadasi) Turkey, Mykonos Greece, Athens (piraeus) Greece, Athens (piraeus) Greece
13 Night Mumbai (bombay) - India	November 29, 2012	Mumbai (bombay) India, Goa (mormugao) - India, Goa (mormugao) - India, Cochin - India, Cochin - India Male - Maldives, Colombo - Sri Lanka, Galle - Sri Lanka, Madras (chennai) - India, Madras (chennai) India
14 Night Singapore	December 23, 2012	Singapore Bangkok(klong Toey) Thailand, Bangkok(klong Toey) Thailand, Bangkok(klong Toey) Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Hanoi (halong Bay) Vietnam, Hanoi (halong Bay) Vietnam, Hong Kong China

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Filed Under: Luxury Small Cruise Ships Tagged With: Azamara, Caribbean, Mariner Club Cruises, Mediterranean, Russia

AMA Waterways

Strasbourg river cruise

Day	Destination	Activities
16 Day Africa Cruise
1	-	Overnight flight to South Africa
2	Cape Town	Hotel check-in
3	Cape Town	Scenic drive through local wine regions Visit 2 wine estates with wine tastings Huguenot Museum tour & Taal monument Lunch in local restaurant
4	Cape Town	Full day tour to 12 Apostles & Hout Bay Chapman's Peak drive (seasonal) Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point Lunch in local restaurant
5	Cape Town	Morning flight to Kruger National Park Area Kruger Park Lodge check-in Afternoon game drive
6	Kruger Park	Morning & afternoon game drives
7	Kruger Park	Morning & afternoon game drives
8	Kruger Park	Early morning game drive Flight to Johannesburg & Hotel check-in
9	Johannesburg	Flight to Victoria Falls Airport Transfer to Kasane Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
10	Zambezi Queen	Chobe National Park game drive Water-based game viewing African Boma Dinner Evening sky presentation (weather permitting
11	Zambezi Queen	Kasenu village visit; Mokoro excursion Beach picnic
12	Zambezi Queen	Chobe National Park game drive OR village walking tour OR Tiger fishing Water-based game viewing Evening traditional African barbecue
13	Zambezi Queen	DISEMBARKATION Transfer to Victoria Falls / Victoria Falls Hotel check-in Sundowner Cruise
14	Victoria Falls	Tour of Victoria Falls
15	Victoria Falls	Airport transfer Flight home
16	US/Canada	Arrive home

Tulip Time Cruises
9 Days - Cruise through Holland & Belgium in the Spring
DAY 1	DEPART US	Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland.
Day 2	ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND	Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. Explore the 700-year-old European capital with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants, lively marketplaces and exciting nightlife. Perhaps visit one of the city's renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers on board for the Welcome Dinner.
DAY 3	AMSTERDAM - VOLENDAM - EDAM	After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive morning cruise through the historic canals of Amsterdam. Then enjoy a driving tour followed by free time in Amsterdam. Return to the ship for a scenic lunch, while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon scenic drive or guided bicycle tour (capacity controlled) to the village of Edam, where you will sample some of its famous cheese. Cruise through the night to Arnhem.
DAY 4	ARNHEM - NIJMEGEN	Arrive in Arnhem early this morning and see the site of the Battle of Arnhem Bridge during Operation Market Garden. Then visit the Airborne Museum, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major battles of World War II. After the tour, return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Nijmegen for some free time on your own. Enjoy scenic cruising this evening as you sail through Holland, and on to Belgium.
DAY 5	ANTWERP, BELGIUM	This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp, one of the world's most important ancient seaports. See the Grote Market with its beautiful city hall and the Church of Our Lady, and admire the city's superb architecture. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels. During dinner, your cruise departs for Ghent.
DAY 6	GHENT	After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. This city is the diamond of Flanders, preserving its medieval charm while remaining current with the times. Modern architecture blends with remnants of the past. Take the time to visit “Castle of the Counts” a real medieval castle in the center of town. The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent at leisure or to take an optional excursion to Brugges, which is one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Brugge’s historical city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 7	WILLEMSTAD, HOLLAND – KINDERDIJK-SCHOONHOVEN	This morning, sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland. This region is home to one of the world's most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took more than 30 years to complete. During this morning's cruise, you will pass some of these magnificent projects, and then stop in charming Willemstad for a walking tour. Return to the ship to enjoy a scenic lunch as you sail towards Kinderdijk, famous for its 18th-century windmills; the largest group of original windmills in Holland. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance as the ship cruises to Schoonhoven for the evening.
DAY 8	UTRECHT - KEUKENHOF - AMSTERDAM	During breakfast, enjoy some scenic cruising along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Utrecht. Admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom during your morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof also offers several ponds, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, a windmill which can be toured and several terraces to relax in. Return to your ship in Amsterdam for lunch. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your leisure.
DAY 9	DEPART AMSTERDAM	Disembark for your transfer to the airport.

The Enchanting Rhine
13 Days - Start with a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, then spend 2 nights in Lucerne, ending with a 2-night stay in Zürich
DAY 1	DEPART USA	Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland.
DAY 2	ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND – EMBARKATION	Arrive in charming Amsterdam and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Cocktail Reception.
DAY 3	AMSTERDAM	After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Then take a motor coach tour of Amsterdam, including a photo stop at the Rembrandt Windmill, followed by free time in Amsterdam. Enjoy an information briefing as you cruise towards Germany. Tonight you'll be a guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner.
DAY 4	COLOGNE, GERMANY - KOBLENZ	Arrive in Cologne for a guided morning walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
DAY 5	KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM	Today, you can choose to visit the Koblenz Flower Show. This special event taking place through October features 120 acres of magnificent floral displays, exhibitions and events. Exhibit grounds include the hilltop Ehrenbreitstein Frotress, which you will visit. In the alternative, you can remain on board to sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim, where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time. In the evening, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The ship overnights here.
DAY 6	WORMS – HEIDELBERG	This morning, arrive in one of Germany’s oldest cities, Worms, renowned for its great historical and cultural significance. Surrounded by lush vineyards, Worms is noteworthy for its famous white wine, Liebfraumilch, and as a location described in the ancient Nibelungenlied (The Song of the Nibelungs), an epic poem from the Middle Ages. The city is also known for its many excellent examples of Romanesque architecture, including the majestic 12th-century St. Peter’s Cathedral. During your tour, visit the impressive monument to Martin Luther and other leaders of the Reformation along the “Luther Trail.” You will also see the 11th-century “Heiliger Sand,” one of the largest and oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe with some tombstones dating back nearly a millennium. After lunch, disembark for your excursion to Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled Castle, with its Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask and beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below.
DAY 7	STRASBOURG, FRANCE	Capital and principal city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the border with Germany. Enjoy a canal cruise, revealing the picturesque town, known for its black and white timber-framed buildings, covered bridges and medieval watch towers. Then take a tour through this charming town lined with narrow cobbled streets. See the European Parliament and visit the “La Petite France” district, where you will see the sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Take a guided bicycle tour (capacity controlled) or stroll through Strasbourg’s historic city center, the “Grande Île” (“Grand Island”), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or sample the local cuisine and wine that merges the best of French and German influences. A shuttle bus will run from the ship to the town during the afternoon. The ship moors overnight.
DAY 8	BREISACH – COLMAR, FRANCE OR BLACK FOREST TOUR	Today, choose between a city tour of Colmar or a tour through the famous Black Forest region of Germany. On the Black Forest tour, enjoy your drive through a scenic forested area where you will encounter a number of lakes as well as charming examples of rural architecture. Your tour will include a stop at a cuckoo clock factory. As an alternative choose to travel to medieval Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and the self-proclaimed “Capital of Alsatian Wine.” During your city tour, you will see remarkable half-timbered framed houses; the German influenced old quarter filled with streets of unexpected twists and turns; canals and the Launch River. You will also enjoy a wine cellar visit and wine tasting. Late tonight, the ship set sails for Basel, Switzerland.
DAY 9	BASEL, SWITZERLAND – DISEMBARK – LUCERNE	Disembark after breakfast for a city tour of cosmopolitan Basel. Switzerland’s second largest city is ideally located at the crossroads of Switzerland, France and Germany. Long an important university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th-century patrician homes. After free time for lunch on your own, depart for Lucerne. You will visit the Lion Monument en route and arrive mid-afternoon to check in to the hotel.
DAY 10	LUCERNE	Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city is a medieval gem. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour that will explore some of the city’s famous cobblestone streets, monuments, fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time to shop for watches, knives and world-famous chocolates. Or, you can join the optional tour and cable car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus, the mountain which dominates the city. The return trip from the mountain will be via a cograil train.
DAY 11	LUCERNE – ZURICH	Enjoy a free morning in Lucerne before checking out of your hotel. Afterwards, you will cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. Upon arrival in Vitznau, you will board a motor coach for a scenic drive to Zurich, where you will check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
DAY 12	ZÜRICH	Your morning walking tour of picturesque Zürich will include Grossmünster, St.Peter, with the largest church clock face in the world, Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster, which was fully renovated in 2004 and now offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view of Zürich. The afternoon and evening is free for you to explore the town on your own. Perhaps, return to the Old Town, which offers engaging cafés, restaurants and a wealth of nightlife, or shop along Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf.
DAY 13	ZURICH	After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

River cruise in Russia

Russian Waterways
12 Days - Enjoy a Grand Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg
DAY 1	DEPART USA	Board your overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.
DAY 2	ARRIVE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA	Arrive in Moscow and embark the ship. Relax in your stateroom or explore the city before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception.
DAY 3	MOSCOW	After breakfast, visit Russia's beautiful capital city, founded in 1147, which includes the Red Square, the GUM Department Store, St. Basil Cathedral, Tverskaya, Sparrow Hill and Lubyanka Square (KGB building). After your city tour, enjoy lunch on a day boat as you cruise the Moscow River. Late thiis afternoon, you will also visit the Tretyakov Art Museum. Tonight, you can enjoy an optional visit to the Moscow Circus.
DAY 4	MOSCOW	Today, your tour within the walls of the Kremlin introduces you to the former royal residence of the Czars and main center of the Russian Orthodox faith. You will also visit Russia’s oldest museum, the Armory, which houses the former royal collection of treasures. Later, tour the Moscow metro and visit the famous Arbat Street. Tonight, enjoy the optional “Moscow By Night” with fellow passengers.
DAY 5	UGLICH	Located on the banks of the Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants in 1148. Rich in history, Uglich is home to some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals, and you’ll see a sampling during your city tour. The most noteworthy include the Chambers of Prince Dimitry and the magnificent Church of Dimitry on the Blood, dedicated to the tragic story of Ivan the Terrible's son. Uglich is also the site of an AmaWaterways exclusive shore excursion. You’ll visit the home of a local Russian family, learning about everyday life in Uglich, as you enjoy a home-cooked meal and sample Russian hospitality first-hand.
DAY 6	YAROSLAVL	Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, it is one of Russia's oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the Vikings. The city stretches for miles along the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers. Explore the city’s history through its architecture, including the fortified 12th-century Transfiguration Monastery and the Yaroslavl Museum of Russian Art, the former residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl.
DAY 7	GORITSY	Goritsy is a peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village. The tour includes the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake and the Museum of Icons. Return to the ship to sail for Kizhi.
DAY 8	KIZHI	Kizhi is an island that is situated at the north end of Lake Onega and home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. Forever linked to Novgorod the Great, the style of architecture reflects its early introduction to Christianity. In 1764 locals built the Church of Intercession, its towering walls and 22 domes, without the use of a single nail. Your walking tour includes the Museum of Wooden Architecture.
DAY 9	SVIRSTROY	Svirstroy is 100 miles from St. Petersburg with a population of only 1,000. Enjoy some free time to stroll through this unspoiled Russian village and browse for irresistible handmade trinkets. This is the best place to do souvenir shopping before reaching St. Petersburg.
DAY 10	ST. PETERSBURG	One of Russia's former capitals, this city rivals Paris or Venice for its romantic image. Dating from the beginning of the 18th-century it was built to the exact specifications ordered by Peter the Great. The city is home to many museums, galleries, palaces, impressive squares and streets. Your sightseeing tour of this beautiful city shows you Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, St. Isaacs Cathedral and the cruiser Aurora. After lunch in a local restaurant in St.Petersburg, tour the Hermitage museum, the former Palace of the Czars, which houses the royal art collection with over three million works of art. It is one of the largest and most impressive art museums in the world. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for an optional folkloric show.
DAY 11	ST. PETERSBURG	his morning, stroll along one of the many picturesque canals or join the optional excursion to Pushkin and visit the Palace of Catherine the Great. In your free time absorb the atmosphere of St. Ptersburg’s vibrant cultural life. This evening, you are our guest at a Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, the former private theatre of the Czars.
DAY 12	ST. PETERSBURG	Today, tour St. Petersburg's famous and spectacular Imperial Estate – Peterhof Palace. Nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built by Peter the Great initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial naval base. But the Czar was quick to recognize the attractiveness of the area and masterminded a vast estate intended to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. You will enjoy a hydrofoil journey either to or from the Palace. After lunch, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
DAY 13	ST. PETERSBURG	Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

These are just some of the river cruises with AMA Waterways. Contact one of our River Cruise experts to find the right river cruise vacation for you.

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Filed Under: River Cruises Tagged With: Amserdam, Czech, Danube, France, Germany, Russia