Wildlife Safaris
Get up close & personal. The Chobe River cruise can be done in conjunction with a safari in South Africa, Kenya or Tanzania in East Africa.
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Roughing It
The staterooms on the Zambezi Queen are as elegant & comfortable as are the safari camps & lodges used on the land segments
photo of Kampana Lodge courtesy of AmaWaterways
Urban Jungle
Both Cape Town & Johannesburg in neighboring South Africa can be added to the Chobe River cruise in Botswana as extensions.
photo of Cape Town courtesy of AmaWaterways
Hear the Roar
Not the sound of wildlife but the constant rush of water.
Can you name these world-famous falls in southern Africa?
If you are traveling all this way, this side trip is well worth it!
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Answer: Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, considered to be the largest waterfall in the world, between Zimbabwe & Zambia in southern Africa.
Exotic Escape: Africa
A Trip of a Lifetime!
Do you have a sense of adventure? a love of nature & wildlife? an appreciation for upscale travel? Many avid world travelers consider an African Safari to be the ultimate travel experience.
Did you know it can be combined with other land segments & a river cruise?
The Zambezi Queen
An even smaller, more luxurious river cruise vessel sailing the Chobe River in Botswana. Would you like to experience Southern Africa this way with only 28 travelers? Sounds good to me!
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Al Fresco
The open air lounge area on the Zambezi Queen offers great views
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
FAQ: Are there river cruises in other parts of the world?
Yes! On the Nile River in Egypt & the Chobe River in Botswana, Africa. The Amazon River in Brazil, South America. The Yangzte River in China & Mekong River in Southeast Asia.
Are YOU intrigued by any of these exotic choices?
Celebrate the Season
Ever feel nostalgic about the traditional holidays of yesteryear?
The Christmas Markets in Eastern Europe always receive rave reviews. These are special sailings on the Danube & Rhine Rivers in late November & December. Contact me for more details.
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Gourmet Getaway: Germany
Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle
This is a food & wine cruise tour beginning with a few nights in Paris, followed by a 7-night cruise on the Rhine & Moselle Rivers in Germany, finally ending in Amsterdam. photo of castle along the Rhine courtesy of AmaWaterways
Gourmet Getaway: Italy
There is a brand-new culinary cruise tour starting in Venice with a 7 night cruise on the Po River followed by a 5 night land tour to Florence & Rome with guided sightseeing & hotel stays.
Gourmet Getaway: Portugal & Spain
A 7 night cruise on the Douro River through Portugal can be combined with pre or post stays in Lisbon, Portugal & Madrid, Spain.
photo of Porto, Portugal courtesy of AmaWaterways
Not Created Equal
The river cruise experience is fairly similar but the 5 river cruise lines that sail in Europe are NOT. As travelers you have many choices. It’s important that you be matched with the one(s) that best meet your needs. Contact me to discuss different options.
Fitness Onboard
It can be a challenge maintaining your regular fitness regimen while traveling. These ships have a Fitness Studio, Sun Deck walking track, sauna (select ships), and a heated whirlpool or swimming pool with swim-up bar (new ships).
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Got Wheels
I did see individual passengers going for an early morning walk or jog before breakfast or dinner. While guided small group bike tours are offered in specifc locations, you can also take one of the Ama bicycles out for a ride on your own.
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
Calling all Golfers!
There is a putting green on the Sun Deck of the AmaBella so you can keep your putting skills up to par! (Sorry, I just couldn’t resist).
Who knew? Well, I did & now you do too!
Port of Call: San Francisco . . . any easy city to navigate as a visitor . . .
View from the balcony, Pier 39 in foreground & Golden Gate Bridge in background . . .
tours to Alcatraz Island are very popular & sell out well in advance . . .
view of Golden Gate Bridge from the San Francisco side . . .
For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Specialty restaurant Qsine offers a unique interactive dining experience,
note: the upside down lamps suspended from the ceiling should be a clue . . .
embark on a culinary adventure with food & wine selections on their ipad menus . . .
save some room ladies, those are just the appetizers!
The Qsine (Rubik’s) Cube reveals your dessert choices . . .
. . . of course, you have to play with it first . . . it’s all part of the FUN!
For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
