Come Sail with Us in 2025
Hank Schrader, USMA '71, Europe Destination & Europe River Cruise Expert
Anne Schrader, Certified Travel Counselor & Certified Luxury Cruise Specialist
In 2025, we will have been in business for 30 years, and to help celebrate this milestone, we are planning a river cruise on the Danube on the best ship sailing on Europe’s rivers—the AmaMagna.
We would like to invite you to join us for an awesome celebration cruise of unparalleled excellence on the AmaMagna, much fun and laughter, and we will be adding an optional post cruise Christmas Markets land package guided by us in Regensburg to visit the Thurn & Taxis Christmas Markets and other sites in this unique German city..
Anne, Cesario (the cruise manager) and Hank celebrate Octoberfest in Vilshofen during our cruise trip on the AmaMagna in 2023..
The AmaMagna ported in Budapest in 2023.
The sailing dates are 30 November 2025 to 7 December 2025 from Budapest to Vilshofen.
Here is a picture of the Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market in Regensburg, where we will be offering a post trip guided by us.
The AmaMagna
The AmaMagna has 4 restaurants, great facilities and is a double wide ship,
The Al Fresco Restaurant on the AmaMagna
We were fortunate to sail on the AmaMagna in March of 2023. It was our 24th river cruise. For those of you who have never sailed on this ship, you are in for a rare treat if you join us..
Jimmy’s Restaurant on the AmaMagna
Our SB stateroom on the AmaMagna
There is so much to see and learn about this cruise we have provided you with two pdf slide shows about the day-to-day route and the facilities on the AmaMagna.
Here is the current offer for this sailing which expires on 31 December 2023, however the cruise can still be booked with us after that date. We think the Triple Saving Offer will probably expire, so if you are really interested, please don’t wait and miss these savings.
Christmas Market Cruises onboard the AMA Magna
November 30, 2025 (cruise) Budapest to Vilshofen.
Celebrate Dream Destinations 30th Anniversary with Hank and Anne Schrader of Visit Dream Destinations, LLC
Embody the spirit of the holidays while experiencing the beauty of Europe in winter.
Participate in festive traditions and meals with all the trimmings onboard, (plus browse enchanting markets filled with handicrafts from late November through December 22.
Earn Triple Savings on your holiday cruise when you book categories BB and above*.
· $2,000 savings per stateroom
· $100 per stateroom onboard credit
· Complimentary category upgrade
You can add 2 nights in Budapest pre-cruise and/or 3 nights in Prague post-cruise with AmaWaterways or take advantage of our post cruise guided trip in Regensburg.
*Terms & Conditions:
All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a BB category stateroom (AB category for AmaMagna) unless stated otherwise. Holiday Triple Savings is applicable to cruise only; valid on select 2025 Europe sailings for new FIT and Group reservations only made between July 1 -December 31, 2023; and is based on double occupancy. Onboard credit of $100 per stateroom for 7-night cruises and $200 per stateroom for 14-night cruises is based on double occupancy in USD and can be applied towards all onboard purchases; Solo occupants receive half of the stated Onboard Credit. Complimentary upgrades applicable to categories BB – AB (AB – SB for AmaMagna); applies to one category upgrade, based on availability; not applicable to Suites, AA+, A+, CA/C, CB, D, and E categories. Offer varies for Solo occupants; ask for details. Offers are combinable with AmaWaterways’ Loyalty Benefits Program and Future Cruise Benefit Program. Offers are limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice. Port charges, optional land packages, airfares, transfers, and gratuities are additional. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the state of California. CST#2065452-20.
Our Final Thoughts
We really hope you can join us—we promise a lot of laughter and fun exploring the Christmas Markets with us. With the additional Europe Thurn & Taxis and the glowing open-air fires creates experiences you will long remember—a great cruise on an awesome ship and celebrating Christmas in Europe that is unmatched for festive spirit and fun.
We are travel experts, ocean and river cruise specialists, and Europe destination experts. We have first-hand knowledge of almost anywhere you want to visit in Europe. We know our products and the vendors who sell them to you. We have designed special tours for dozens of clients, led several and will continue to find just the right vacation that will exceed your expectations.
When you are spending your hard-earned money for a vacation, you want an advisor who can match you with the right trip. You want someone who will understand your expectations and fuel your anticipation (or excitement) to get you the best possible trip experience. And, you want someone who can help you with the decision making process. We think we have all these qualities.
Whatever your Dream Destinations are, we are here to help you get the best possible vacation based on what is important to you! We will provide you high quality, expertly planned travel. Please give me a call 713-397-0188 (Hank) or email me at hschrader@visitdd.com . We want to help you: Savor life…make memories…Visit Dream Destinations! Your journey begins here!
ANNE has earned a degree from the University of Houston in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Serving as the President of Visit Dream Destinations, LLC, since 2016, she is uniquely experienced professional travel advisor with over 26 years’ experience in the travel industry. Among her numerous certifications, she is a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) by the Travel Institute, considered the gold standard in travel agent certification and she is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), as well Luxury Cruise Specialist also from CLIA. Having traveled often to Europe since 1989, she has expanded on her certification as a Destination Specialist in Western Europe (DS) with extensive first-hand experience in luxury vacations. She holds numerous other specialty designations from individual vendors. An expert photographer, she delights in capturing the true essence of destinations to share with all.
HANK is a certified Western European Destination Specialist (DS) who has been traveling to Europe for 52 years. He is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), conferred by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). This recognized expert in cruise and leisure travel is a retired Army Officer, and taught World Geography for 8 years. He is a `71 graduate of West Point and has earned 2 master’s degrees. His other Certifications:
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
Viking River Cruise Specialist
Scenic River Cruise Specialist
Emerald Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Brit Agent
