Enjoy this inaugural Sawdust City Brewing river cruise celebrating the world of craft beer & Oktoberfest. Sailing on the Danube from Budapest ending in Vilshofen, Germany where we will enjoy our very own Oktoberfest celebration! Then we head off for our optional post cruise tour to the official Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany!
To learn more about Sawdust City Brewing CLICK HERE
Founded, owned and operated by Rob & Karla Engman and co-founded with Sam Corbeil, Sawdust City Brewing Company first began brewing beer at the Niagara College Teaching Brewery on Halloween 2011. During that time, recipes and brands were developed and perfected. In July 2013, the former Canadian Tire building in Gravenhurst was purchased and just one year later, in July 2014, the first official beer brewed at Sawdust City Brewing Company was packaged out of the brand new tanks. Proud to call Gravenhurst home, ‘Sawdust City’ was the nickname of the town in the days when mills and lumberyards lined the shores of Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst.
Join proprietors Rob Engman & Karla Dudley of Sawdust City Brewing on this Craft Beers of Europe & European History river cruise. Rob is also President at Taps Media. This inaugural craft beer cruise with this dynamic duo will be one filled with memories to last a lifetime! (This photo: Karla Dudley, Rob Engman, Nick Hartog, cruise manager @Amawaterways)
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Cruise Dates (Optional Pre & Post Cruise Experiences Will Be Available)
CRUISE FROM : BUDAPEST TO VILSHOFEN
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians, and craft breweries. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIARIVERS: DANUBE
September 18
Embarkation Day
Boarding by 3:00 PM
Optional Craft Beer Experience:
For those that are arriving early today or anyone that has arrived already enjoying our pre cruise experience.
Drop off our luggage at the ship then commence on this optional tour today.
Brew Your Mind in Budapest!
September 19
Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You’ll see Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)
Departing 17:00
Highlights:
Queen of the Danube” tour
OR
Castle Hill hike
September 20
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
Arriving 9:00 A.M. Departing 12:00 noon
Highlights:
Scenic cruising
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR
Tastes of Slovakia
OR
Bratislava Castle hike
Optional Beer Experience
For those that want to partake, you will have an assignment. Hunt for an interested craft beer while in Bratislava, bring back your completed mission and partake in the Slovakian Craft Beer Sun Deck Sip sail to Vienna. For the wine lovers you will be in heaven sailing through this region!
September 20 & 21
The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)
Arriving: 19:30 P.M. overnighting
Departing at 23:59 P.M.
Highlights:
Imperial Vienna” tour
OR
Vienna city tour by bike
Free time
Optional Craft Beer Experience (to take place during free time)
Visit the last large brewery remaining in Vienna, Austria "Ottakringer" opened in 1837! (More details to follow)
September 22
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. While here, enjoy a folklore show and wine reception. (B,L,D)
Arrive in Weissenkirchen at 8:30 a.m.
Arrive in Grein after at 16:30 departing at 1:30 A.M. on the 23rd to sail to Linz
Highlights:
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey visit
OR
Dürnstein with wine and apricots
OR
Dürnstein fortress hike
OR
Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Strudengau Valley Scenic Cruising
Exclusive Greinburg Castle visit
This evening relax in the lounge with your fellow travellers or chose to head into a post dinner pub for a pint before we set sail.
Dinner this evening will include a special dessert paired craft beer experience.
September 23
The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. In the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
Arrive in Linz at 7:30 A.M. Depart at 23:59 P.M.
Highlights:
Fullday Salzburg excursion
OR
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR
Český Krumlov excursion*
After dinner wander in to town before we set sail.
Optional during free time in Salzburg:
Visit Augustiner brau - Kloster Mulln - Austria's largest beer tavern since 1621. This is a piece of living history located in the heart of Salzburg.
September 24
Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the Danube River. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)
Arrive in Passau at 8:00 A.M. Depart at 12:30 P.M.
Arrive in Vilshofen at 15:30 and overnight
Highlights:
City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR
Passau Castle hike
OR
Passau River Inn bike tour
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
September 25
Disembarkation commences after breakfast
Optional Tour:
For those interested in extending you will enjoy a walking tour of Vilshofen and learn about the history of Pilsner, enjoy a tour of a beer cave. After that we will commence on our journey to Munich which will be home for two nights including a pass for the Oktoberfest festivities!
Budapest, Vilshofen, Munich
You may want to join our pre and post cruise experiences!
Optional Tours
*Pre Cruise Budapest 3 nights
*Post Embarkation Vilshofen Beer Experience
*PostCruise Oktoberfest in Munich 2 nights.
If interested in any of these options you will advise us and we can provide you with full details of the desired extension.
The award-winning AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish, along with amenities like Entertainment-On-Demand, high-speed Internet access and English-language TV stations. A soft color palette in each stateroom calms the mind for relaxation, but when you’re ready to get active, head to the fitness center or up to the Sun Deck to the heated pool. Crisp white tablecloths and napkins grace the tables in the subdued Main Dining Room, while The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant highlights its 5-star multi-course cuisine with gold-hued tones and a twinkling overhead centerpiece. With a stunning Main Lounge, tranquil library, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, and gift shop, you’ll never find a dull moment—and will sing AmaSonata’s praises while sailing on board.
Pricing is per person based on double occupancy.
Not included: Air, travel protection, any additional pre or post additional tours, visas, meals not listed in the daily itinerary, gratuities.
PRICING IS IN CANADIAN DOLLARS
SINGLE OCCUPANCY SUPPLEMENT VARIES DEPENDING ON ROOM CATEGORY.
ASK FOR DETAILS.
Pricing to be released for optional craft beer experiences once solidified with numbers of interested guests!
Piano Deck
Fixed Window
Colour yellow on Deck Plan
160 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
**Pricing & Availability subject to change, it will be reconfirmed at the time of inquiry**
Piano Deck
Fixed Window
Colour orange on Deck Plan
160 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
$5,828.00 CDN LIMITED AVAILABILITY
**Pricing & Availability subject to change, it will be reconfirmed at the time of inquiry**
Violin & Cello Deck
French Balcony
Colour Dark Purple on Deck Plan
170 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Cello Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Green on Deck Plan
210 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
**Pricing & Availability subject to change, it will be reconfirmed at the time of inquiry**
Violin Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Blue on Deck Plan
210 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Cello Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Dark Pink on Deck Plan
235 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Violin Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Mauve on Deck Plan
235 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Violin Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Turquoise on Deck Plan
290 sq. ft.
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Violin Deck
French & Outside Balcony
Colour Pink on Deck Plan
300 sq. ft
Price Per Person Based On Double Occupancy
SOLD OUT
Also located on each Deck from the Top of the Ship Down.
Sun Deck - Wheel House
Violin Deck -
Cello Deck -
Piano Deck -
7- Night Cruise
SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
AWARD-WINNING DINING
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
Not included:
*International Air
*travel protection
*any additional pre or post additional tours
*visas
*meals not listed in the daily itinerary
*gratuities
*laundry, salon, spa services, shop purchases and other personal expenses.
*Beverages other than those included during the 7-night cruise portion on a complimentary basis during lunch and dinner and other than the 24-hour coffee/tea station.
PRICING IS IN CANADIAN DOLLARS