This week Cruise Weekly speaks with Henk
Klos, Captain onboard APT/AmaWaterways’
AmaLyra.
For how long have
you been working on
cruise ships?
13 years in total.
When did you join
AmaWaterways?
In 2009 I became
Captain of the
AmaLyra in 2010,
then in 2012, I was
appointed Corporate
Fleet Captain, liaising between the ships and
the office. As much as I enjoyed this role, I
really missed sailing and the daily contact
with passengers and crew. So this year I
rejoined the AmaLyra as Captain.
What is the best thing about working for
AmaWaterways?
The company has a very special working
culture. It’s very much a team environment,
with each of us 100% committed to
supporting each other to deliver the best
service to our guests. We’re very much like a
close knit family.
What is your favorite cruising destination?
The Rhine River with its castles and cities,
such as Cologne and Koblenz; the Mosel
River with its wine region and the city
of Trier; Wertheim on the Main River or
Wurzburg; and the Danube with Regensburg,
Passau, Vienna & Budapest.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Sailing. It’s in my blood. I also enjoy the
interaction with passengers and crew.
Do you have any embarrassing cruise stories
you can share with us?
Two guests, after a swim, decided to hang
up some wet swimming gear in their cabin
to dry. Unfortunately they chose to use the
sprinkler system as their clothes hanger,
smashing the glass and setting it off. Instead
of wet swimmers, they ended up with an
incredibly wet cabin!
How do you spend your holidays/vacation
when you return home?
Due to the busy summer sailing schedule, I
tend to spend my time off relaxing at home.
The Caribbean is always a popular choice for
me.
