Ed & Sally’s Wine on the Rhone


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We are delighted to announce the first annual Live Well, Travel Often Wine Cruise, featuring esteemed winemakers, Ed Kurtzman and Sally Johnson Blum.

This special chartered sailing will take place on Ama Waterways gorgeous ship, the Ama Kristina, March 19 – 26, 2026, sailing from Arles to Lyon.

Our pampered guests will enjoy exclusive added amenities, including: 

  • Pre-paid gratuities
  • All-inclusive beverage package onboard
  • Custom shore excursions
  • Wine tastings and wine dinners with Ed Kurtzman and Sally Johnson Blum

As with all Ama Waterways sailings, you will also enjoy all meals onboard, a 24-hour coffee station, complimentary excursions, daily wellness activities and much more! (Please note that though there is an elevator onboard, there is no elevator access to the sun deck)

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CRUISE PRICING

We have several room categories available on a first come, first served basis.

Suites – *Very limited availability. Located on the Violin deck, these spacious 350 square foot suites offer a French balcony & outside balcony, as well as a spacious seating area. Suites are priced at $7,698 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes of $242 per person. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $7,448/person plus taxes.

Outside Balcony & French Balcony Located on the Violin or Cello deck, these 210 – 235 square foot staterooms offer a French balcony & outside balcony, as well as a seating area. Pricing is based on cabin category as follows: 

  • Category AA, Violin Deck, 235 sq ft: $6,398 per person, plus $242 taxes per person, based on double occupancy. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $6,148/person plus taxes.  
  • Category AB, Cello Deck, 235 sq ft: $6,198 per person, plus $242 taxes per person, based on double occupancy. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $5,948/person plus taxes.  
  • Category BA, Violin Deck, 210 sq ft: $5,998 per person, plus $242 taxes per person, based on double occupancy. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $5,748/person plus taxes.  
  • Category BB, Cello Deck, 210 sq ft: $5,798 per person, plus $242 taxes per person, based on double occupancy. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $5,548/person plus taxes.  

French Balcony  Located on the Violin & Cello decks, these comfortable 170 square foot staterooms offer a French balcony  as well as a seating area. These are priced at $5,198 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes of $242 per person. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $4,948/person plus taxes.

Fixed Window  Located on the Piano deck, these 160 square foot staterooms offer fixed windows as well as a seating area. These are priced at $4,098 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes of $242 per person. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $3,848/person plus taxes.

For a printable version of the cabins and pricing, please click here.

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IMPORTANT NOTES: 

Please note that due to the special nature of this charter cruise, all cruise payments are 100% nonrefundable. No exceptions can be made. Travel insurance is available and highly recommended.

Additional Information: 

We have a pre-cruise option with Ama Waterways in Barcelona, and 2 or 3 night packages are available. These comprehensive packages include transfer to the ship, hotel accommodations in Barcelona, and tours while in Barcelona.

Should you desire to travel elsewhere in Europe either before or after the cruise, we will be happy to customize a trip for you. Simply check the appropriate box on the booking page and we will get back to you.

We can either handle your international air, or if you prefer to book on points, please feel free. Just let us know (again, a check box on the booking form).

 

For any questions, please email [email protected], or call us at 1-855-940-1119, and we will be delighted to help!

We cannot wait to sail with you! 

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