FIRSTHAND SHIP REVIEWS
River Cruise Ship Reviews
Reviewed Personally by Melissa Yetter
Every ship on this list has been personally sailed or inspected by Melissa Yetter, AmaWaterways Certified Specialist and owner of Cruisin Couple Travel Agency. Firsthand reviews are exactly that: observations from someone who has been on board, slept in the cabins, eaten the food, and walked every deck. A few pages are marked as specialist guides — built from deck plans, client debriefs, and Melissa's sailings on identical sister ships — and each one says so plainly until she sails that ship herself.
Complete Index
| Cruise Line | Ship | Experience | Year | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | AmaMagna | Personal sailing | 2023 | Read Review |
| AmaWaterways | AmaViola | Personal sailing, ASTA River Cruise Expo 2023 | 2023 | Read Review |
| AmaWaterways | AmaSerena | Ship inspection | 2024 | Read Review |
| AmaWaterways | AmaStella | Specialist guide (identical sister AmaViola sailed) | 2026 | Read Review |
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Melissa Yetter is an AmaWaterways Certified Specialist, Certified Specialist for Viking River Cruises, Certified Specialist for Riverside Luxury Cruises, CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor, and ASTA Verified Travel Advisor. All reviews and inspections reflect her personal experience.
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