\n
![\"logo_wht\"](\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/logo_wht.gif\"){kind=logo}
<\/a><\/p>\nAmaWaterways Announces Sharon Stone Technically-advanced, Eco-Friendly River Cruise Ship CHATSWORTH, CA – Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is proud to announce Actress, Producer and Philanthropist Sharon Stone as the godmother of the AmaVida. The new 106-passenger vessel is leased by AmaWaterways from Douro Azul, its Portuguese partner. Stone will bless the ship at a traditional christening ceremony in Porto, Portugal on March 22, 2013.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to have such an accomplished and acclaimed person as Sharon Stone as the AmaVida\u2019s godmother,\u201d said Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways\u2019 Executive Vice President and Co-Owner. \u201cWe are so inspired by Sharon\u2019s extensive humanitarian efforts over the years. Her beauty and grace make her the perfect match for the AmaVida, one of the loveliest and most technologically advanced river cruise ships in operation today.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to her starring roles in such acclaimed films as Basic Instinct and Casino, Stone is a passionate philanthropist who supports a number of charitable causes. Since 1995, she has helped raise over $300 million for AIDS research, including $1.1 million in a single night at an amfAR Foundation charity auction in 2012. Stone currently works with Drop in the Bucket, a nonprofit organization that builds wells and sanitation systems at schools in Africa.<\/p>\n The tradition of christening a ship originated more than 4,000 years ago. A respected and well-known woman is carefully selected to serve as the new ship\u2019s godmother, entrusted with blessing the vessel at a special christening ceremony. The blessing for the safety of the ship\u2019s passengers and crew typically concludes with the time-honored ritual of breaking a Champagne bottle against the ship\u2019s hull.<\/p>\n The AmaVida is a deluxe 106-passenger vessel that incorporates many innovative design features and spacious staterooms and suites that measure up to 323 sq. feet. Guests will enjoy free-flowing fine wine and beer with every dinner and a choice of dining venues. The AmaVida also features a sun deck, heated pool, massage and beauty salon, fitness center, and complimentary in-room Internet access and Video On-Demand.<\/p>\n The AmaVida will cruise exclusively in Portugal\u2019s pristine Douro River Valley, designated one of the world\u2019s top sustainable destinations by the National Geographic Society\u2019s Center for Sustainable Destinations. In an effort to be as environmentally responsible as possible, the AmaVida\u2019s technically advanced design features photovoltaic solar panels on the Sun Deck to generate energy for the ship\u2019s operating systems.<\/p>\n The AmaVida will serve the Douro River on several itineraries in 2013 and 2014: Portl Wine & Flamenco (2013 and 2014); Enticing Douro (2013 and 2014); Impressions of France & Portugal; and Classic Port Wines & Charming Quintas.<\/p>\n About AmaWaterways<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneers Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe\u2019s Danube, Douro, Main, Mosel, Seine, Rhine and Rh\u00f4ne rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and impeccable service, family-owned and -operated AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. With itineraries in Europe, Russia, Africa, and S.E. Asia, AmaWaterways offers an enticing variety of authentic, in-depth experiences for the most discriminating travelers.<\/p>\n AmaWaterways\u2019 European fleet includes the AmaPrima (2013); AmaCerto (2012); AmaVerde (2011); AmaBella (2010); AmaLyra (2009); AmaDolce (2009); AmaCello (2008), AmaDante (2008); AmaLegro (2007) and the AmaDagio (2006). The line\u2019s newest ships feature Twin Balcony Staterooms, multiple dining venues, complimentary in-room Internet and Infotainment, a heated swimming pool or whirlpool, plus many more unique design elements.<\/p>\n AmaWaterways\u2019 separate and distinct AmaVoyages division operates the AmaVida (2013) in Portugal (via a long-term lease agreement with Douro Azul), the AmaLotus (2011) and La Marguerite (2009) in Vietnam and Cambodia, the AmaKatarina (2011) in Russia, and the Zambezi Queen (2009) in Africa.<\/p>\n For more information or to book your cruise, please call Premier Custom Travel at (281) 301-5818 or toll-free at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s always exciting when a new ship is christened — and now we know the person who will serve as the Godmother of AmaWaterways’ latest vessel. Here’s the complete press release from AmaWaterways:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[496],"tags":[220,154,133,221,91],"class_list":["post-918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cruises","tag-amavida","tag-amawaterways","tag-cruises","tag-sharon-stone","tag-small-ship-cruises"],"fifu_image_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=918"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2659,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918\/revisions\/2659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAs the Godmother of the AmaVida<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nto be Christened in Porto, Portugal on March 22, 2013<\/em><\/p>\n