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Sharing a heartfelt thanks to the team at AmaWaterways and especially Rudi Schreiner for visiting with our community members this week, and answering all our questions. Know that you have an open invite to return! LauraS PS: Forum is now closed to new questions. Replies/discussion may continue.

Please join us as we welcome Rudi Schreiner from AmaWaterways River Cruises for an exciting Cruise Critic Q&A! The forum -- which is here is now open for questions! Please note that while you can ask your questions now, Mr. Schreiner will begin answering on April 24th, so stay tuned and "follow" the forum! We hope you enjoy this special event. Please be courteous to your fellow members and our special guest. Laura

Family-owned and operated for more than 20 years, AmaWaterways is a luxury river cruise line offering unforgettable experiences with 28 custom-designed ships sailing iconic rivers throughout Europe, Vietnam, Cambodia, Africa, Egypt, and, starting in 2024, Colombia. Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is committed to its reputation of welcoming guests with a warm and inviting crew and creating immersive, truly authentic cultural experiences for active travelers of all ages. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna, and through its sustainable ship design, wide variety of small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options, and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with fine wines from the world’s most acclaimed wine regions. Learn more about AmaWaterways from Cruise Critic Read hundreds of reviews of AmaWaterways by cruisers just like you! Laura

Hi Everyone! We are very pleased to welcome Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of AmaWaterways River Cruises! Mr. Schreiner will be here on April 24th, but you can start asking your questions right away in our special Q&A forum located here! Now read on to learn more about Mr. Schreiner! Visionary river cruise line executive Rudi Schreiner was born at the heart of the Danube River in Vienna, Austria. His study of architectural design converged with a passion for traveling the world, and he became a leader in transforming modern river cruising, pioneering new itineraries made possible by the 1992 opening of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal and earning the title of the “Godfather of River Cruising”. Among his many honors, he has been recognized as the “Most Innovative Cruise Executive” and awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). In 2019, alongside AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Kristin Karst, Schreiner was also honored with an AFAR Travel Vanguard award for his visionary leadership in turning travel into a force of good in the world. Please join Cruise Critic in welcoming Mr. Schreiner to our River Cruising Community! Laura

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You know, I don't know the answer! I'll have to ask our developers. Laura

Ilma -- which means "water" in Maltese -- will be the second yacht to debut for the newly-formed Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, following the October 2022 launch of its first vessel, Evrima. "We are thrilled to celebrate this important milestone and to partner with Chantiers de l’Atlantique on the construction of Ilma," said ...View the full article

So the system is set to send notifications to you if you have posted to (or followed) a topic (or, even a forum if you have chosen to FOLLOW that forum). You can change this by clicking on your member name (upper right) and selecting "Managed Followed Content". I also see some of you are talking about emails from your cruise line -- sorry cannot help with that. BUT, what I'm really interested in are any emails you have received that indicates it is from one of our hosts. Any auto notifications should be coming from cruise critic and not naming a host. Please forward me one or two of these emails at: community@cruisecritic.com Laura

Hi there! Unfortunately these parties are on permanent hold. we're hoping for them to come back but at the current time there is no ETA on a restart.

Hi Ate: At the current time we have paused all Meet & Mingle gatherings across all lines. There is no ETA for a restart. Laura

Big yacht or small cruise ship? Ritz-Carlton certainly wants you to think of Evrima as a yacht (after all, it's in the brand name). Externally the 623-feet-long vessel sports a decidedly yacht-like look, with a terraced aft and sleek design. But inside, the space distribution has the familiar feel of a cruise ...View the full article

Looking for tips and advice from you all please! We have a large group (50) on the 1/29 sailing. All of us are having difficulty in checking in… Particularly in regard to downloading our documents, boarding pass, etc. can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong

Hey folks, it appears there are pax on board attempting to share/obtain info from one another on this thread. PLEASE....stay on the original topic. Thank you, Laura

No discounts to hosts, moderators or even employees.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PREMIERES “EMBARK WITH NCL” EPISODE STARRING THE ALL-NEW NORWEGIAN PRIMA -NCL Takes Viewers to the Land of Fire and Ice for the History-Making Debut of Its Newest Groundbreaking Ship in Reykjavik, Iceland, Followed by a First-Hand Look at Its New Elevated Onboard Experiences- -Two-Part Episode Premieres Dec. 8, 2022 at 8 P.M. ET at www.ncl.com/embark-series - MIAMI (Dec. 8, 2022) - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the premiere of its next episode of “EMBARK with NCL,” a two-part feature chronicling the milestone launch of its record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at 8 p.m. at www.ncl.com/embark-series and on Facebook. For the first time ever, NCL is pulling back the curtain and inviting viewers to be part of the most important milestone of any new ship, the christening ceremony and celebration, with this first episode, “Christening Norwegian Prima: First in Class.” The audience is given a front-row seat to the exclusive event which begins with a preview of the opening ceremony at the HARPA Concert Hall, the epicenter for the Icelandic cultural arts. The evening included performances by the award-winning Icelandic singer-songwriter Briet and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. The festivities continue when Godmother Katy Perry boards Norwegian Prima to officially name and christen the vessel with the ceremonial champagne bottle break across the ship’s hull, marking the start of Norwegian Prima’s maiden voyage. In part two, “Norwegian Prima: Discover Innovation,” viewers receive an inside look into brand and industry first experiences debuting aboard the ship, including Indulge Food Hall featuring 11 different eateries; the three-level Prima Speedway; two adrenaline-pumping slides, The Drop and Rush; the sustainable Metropolitan Bar; and a three-story transformational theater showcasing “The Price is Right” and the Tony Award®-nominated musical “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” “With the debut of the Prima Class, we wanted our guests to be amazed from the moment they stepped on board, instantly creating everlasting memories with family and friends,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “And what better way to kick off that very first memory than christening Norwegian Prima in one of the most beautiful and spectacular countries in the world, Iceland. With this EMBARK episode, I’m extremely excited to offer our guests, for the first time, an inside look at this momentous milestone, as well as inspire them to join us for their dream vacation at sea.” Hosted by American television personality and world traveler, Zay Harding, and Lexie Alford (aka Lexie Limitless), the Guinness World Record Holder for the youngest person to travel to every country by the age of 21, viewers will follow them along in this EMBARK episode as they experience everything Norwegian Prima has to offer, as well as discover the natural wonders of the land of fire and ice. To watch the EMBARK with NCL episode featuring Norwegian Prima, tune in on Dec. 8, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET at www.ncl.com/embark-series or Facebook. The episode will be available on-demand following the livestream premiere. For more information on EMBARK with NCL, or to watch the complete series, visit www.ncl.com/embark-series. For more information about the Company's award-winning 18-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.

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(4:20 p.m. EST) -- After eight delays spanning almost three years, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first ship, Evrima, is finally here. And it’s been worth the wait. The company’s mission is "to blend the lifestyle of the Ritz-Carlton resorts with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation". And from what we’ve seen on a ...View the full article

Oh that was marinated skirt steak (medium rare) Best beef I had on board, tbh

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This is an easy swing back to cruising folks. Thanks!

Glanced at the menu and liked what I saw so we tried: chicken noodle soup; spinach snd artichoke dip; Fish and chips; ‘Smash’ burger w/fries and sm side salad. Stunning aft location!!

Here’s some pics I took

I think the feature I enjoy about tableside prep is the customization ….asked for spicy and more lime and got it!

Ate at Los Lobos last night

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept the sympathies of the entire Cruise Critic organization. Laura