One of the things I love most about river cruising is how often a first sailing turns into a second… before clients have even unpacked.
Peter and his wife were referred to me directly by AmaWaterways when they began researching a Danube river cruise. Like many travellers, they wanted guidance on the differences between ships, cabins, itineraries, air options, and what truly makes one river cruise experience different from another.
After helping them plan their journey through Vienna, Budapest, and the Danube, they returned home already excited about where to sail next — and we’ve now booked their next AmaWaterways river cruise for 2027 as well.
As many of you saw from my recent posts from the River Cruise Expo in Europe, I spend a great deal of time onboard these ships personally — walking the cabins, comparing layouts, experiencing the food, and meeting with cruise line executives and cruise managers directly — so I can match clients to the right experience, not just the most advertised one.
Here’s what Peter shared after returning home:
“What a pleasure to deal with Sheila. She is so kno
wledgeable, pleasant and very responsive. We did not know Sheila but AMA Waterways referred her when we contacted AMA about booking a river cruise on the Danube. Sheila did a fantastic job in explaining every detail and arranging everything for us. Since returning the other week, we have booked another AMA River cruise with Sheila for next year. She was able to secure an amazing deal for us. Highly recommend Sheila!”
— Provo Pete, travelled April 2026
There’s nothing better than helping clients fall in love with river cruising — and then helping them decide which river to explore next. ❤️