AMAWATERWAYS has announced it will operate more than 50 ships by 2032, in the cruise line’s largest growth investment to date.
The expansion plans aim to reinforce AmaWaterways’ leadership in river cruising amid strong global demand for the sector, with the cruise line set to add more than 60% capacity to its Europe program.
AmaWaterways will add seven more ships on the continent, including one in Portugal, on top of the eight new vessels the line ordered in Sep.
There will also be new ships in Africa and Asia, with two new vessels on the Nile, and one additional ship on the Chobe River in northern Botswana.
The latest additions build on AmaWaterways’ current fleet of 31 ships, with three more set to join next year across the Rhine, Danube, and Mekong.
“Our expansion reflects strong demand across both our established and emerging markets,” chief executive officer Catherine Powell said.
“River cruising is on a clear growth trajectory, and we are investing with purpose, expanding our global footprint while continuing to elevate the experience for our guests and our travel partners.”
The latest orders arrive around six months after AmaWaterways announced it would expand its fleet to more than 40 vessels by 2030 (CW 18 Sep). MS