Living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity poses significant challenges. Individuals affected by the autoimmune disorder often find it difficult to enjoy travel due to fear of gluten exposure and other potentially serious health implications. The collaboration between AmaWaterways and Celiac Cruise has already delivered amazing European itineraries and adventures, offering dedicated 100-percent gluten-free ships and experiences for guests sailing the Danube and Seine rivers.
“Celiac Cruise is thrilled to build on its existing successful collaboration with AmaWaterways, becoming their exclusive partner for all gluten-free river cruise groups and ship charters,” said Connie Saunders, owner of Total Travel and Events, and co-founder of Celiac Cruise. “We’re excited to offer the celiac and gluten-free community more amazing itineraries that we have planned for the coming years.”
“The close collaboration with Celiac Cruise on full ship charters has been an enriching experience for our culinary teams who embraced the strict food handling and sourcing protocols and welcomed the challenge of creating delicious culinary experiences for guests with celiac disease,” said Kristin Karst, co-owner and executive vice president of AmaWaterways. “The Celiac Cruise partnership represents a significant milestone in our journey toward a more inclusive and accessible world for individuals living with celiac disease, and we are very proud to play a small part in this journey.”
“The shared vision between Celiac Cruise and AmaWaterways of fostering a supportive and enjoyable environment for the celiac community led to the formalization and extension of this relationship,” said Maureen Basye, co-founder of Celiac Cruise. “We are thrilled to work with a brand like AmaWaterways, and together we are already creating unforgettable experiences that go beyond the boundaries of dietary restrictions, giving everyone a seat at the table.”
Through its work with ocean cruise lines and AmaWaterways over the past four years, Celiac Cruise has provided more than 5,000 individuals with the opportunity to experience incredible, safe gluten-free travel around the world. As part of the travel options provided, AmaWaterways has worked diligently with the experienced team at Celiac Cruise to create a 100% gluten-free environment onboard their fleet of river cruise ships during dedicated ship charters. Looking ahead, guests will be able to experience even more cities and ports of call throughout the European region.
Celiac Cruise has announced three additional 7-night 100% gluten-free ship charters:
- Departing October 12, 2024, guests on board the 156-passenger AmaViola will cruise the Danube River between Vilshofen, Germany, and Budapest, Hungary visiting iconic cities like Vienna and Bratislava and historic towns like Passau and Linz. Starting off the journey will be an exclusive gluten-free Oktoberfest party with guests enjoying traditional local entertainment accompanied by gluten-free beer and soft pretzels.
- Departing December 9, 2024, guests will enjoy a special Christmas Market experience on the Rhine River cruising from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands (waitlist is available).
- Departing May 1, 2025, guests will have an amazing opportunity to step into living French history on a Bordeaux river cruise, with included guided excursions to discover centuries-old chateaus and vineyards while tasting the finest vintages during the 7-night journey.
This article was originally published at River Cruise Advisor.