When Rudi Schreiner and I started our company 15 years ago, we wanted to create a river cruise company that we ourselves would want to travel with.
Our roles were clearly defined… Rudi would design and build the ships, I would fill them and Jimmy Murphy would provide both of us the guidance and
wisdom we would need to turn this dream into a reality.
15 years have flown by since July 1, 2002 when Rudi, Jimmy and I sat together in a one room office and officially started up Amadeus Waterways.
I believe there were four things that brought us to where we are today and will continue to guide us in the future. These four pillars – or, as I call them,
my “four P’s” – are Passion, Partnerships, Positive Thinking and Personal Interaction.
It’s impossible to thank everyone who has contributed their ideas, hard work and positive thinking to the company over the years, but I would like to give a
special thank you to our travel agent partners who continue to believe in our vision and place their trust in AmaWaterways to deliver unforgettable river
cruises to their clients. This could not be achieved without our exceptional staff, Cruise Managers and crew who all radiate a “can do” spirit and passion
for life that we lovingly have nicknamed the "FLEPS" Factor –Family, Love, Enthusiasm, Passion and Sparkle.
Lastly (and certainly not least!) an enormous thank you goes out to all our guests who’ve become part of the AmaWaterways family and have so willingly and
joyfully shared their Ama-zing cruise memories through letters, feedback cards, word of mouth and on social media.