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from burgers to seafood and finally decided on vegetarian-style food,” he said. “In the main restaurant I wanted seating booths to make it look cosier. For the lounge, we needed an open area where guests can focus on speakers and entertainers.” On July’s christening cruise,
Schreiner went around the ship with a critical eye noting what did and didn’t work. Among easy changes were
furnishings he didn’t like – “colours look different in real light” – and more seating was needed in the lounge. Tere was also one rather big
mistake. “I forgot the public toilets,” Schreiner admited with a smile. Luckily, he has found space for some either side of the cinema on deck three. Tey will be added this winter.
IN MY VIEW...
Margaret McCorriston, Planet Cruise “The size of the ship is fabulous and it almost feels as if you’re on a luxury ocean ship. Considering it only carries 20% more passengers than other Ama ships, the amount of space is amazing. There are always quiet spaces and interesting features, such as the cinema and Zen Wellness Studio.”
where we were seated at random at long tables and helped ourselves as various dishes are served at the same time – great for making new friends. Chef’s Table serves a seven-course fine-dining extravaganza. Te main
restaurant is open for self-service breakfast and lunch, and waiter-service dinner. All restaurants are complimentary. Tere’s no excuse for lazing, with free keep-fit classes each day on the sundeck or in the Zen Wellness Centre – think early-morning stretching, yoga, line dancing and more. For the do-nothing brigade, the pool and bar, cinema, and spa and hair salon are the places to be. Unusually on a river ship, the liſt goes
Grand Suite bathroom
to the sun deck – a godsend for clients with mobility issues.
Jane Gibson, director, Northumbria Travel “The service on board has been phenomenal. The ‘sip and sail’ cocktail hour is the perfect time for everyone to get together for drinks before dinner. Having four dining venues on a river ship is a key seller too. Unlike some ships, AmaMagna doesn’t charge for the speciality restaurants and ensures every guest is guaranteed a reservation in each one at least once.”
Grant Holmes, Asmallworld Travel “There’s a lot to do, no matter age or physical ability, such as hiking, bike rides and general excursions. Everybody is out there doing something. AmaMagna is doing wellness really well – the daily programme is full of different classes throughout the day.”
travelweekly.co.uk
25 JULY 2019
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xury on the Danube
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