AmaWaterways’ co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst line up with Cruise Planners chief executive officer Michelle Fee, godmother of new ship AmaSerena, which was christened in Vilshofen, Germany, in August.

The vessel is the first in the AmaWaterways’ fleet to offer connecting cabins to attract families and groups of friends. Joining the celebrations are Vilshofen mayor Florian Gams and second county commisisoner Rainmund Kneidinger.