Riviera River Cruises has announced that all 2022 departures of its Amsterdam, Cologne and the Best of Holland & Flanders River Cruise will include an excursion to the once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo in Almere, Netherlands. Floriade, the largest public event in the Netherlands, is the World’s Fair of horticulture. Riviera guests will enjoy the colors and scents of a stunning array…
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Emerald Cruises releases 2023 sailing dates with new yacht cruising itineraries to the Black Sea
Small-ship specialists Emerald Cruises has unveiled the 2023 program for its new ocean-going 5-star luxury super yacht, Emerald Azzurra. The 2023 brochure features the yacht’s highly anticipated first voyages to the Black Sea on two new itineraries, plus the collection of popular Adriatic, Mediterranean and Red Sea cruises. The new 15-day Mykonos, Gallipoli & Essence of the Black Sea itinerary…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Take a Cruise in Croatia
The natural beauty of Croatia is an ideal getaway, and a cruise vacation is a perfect way to experience it. Here are the five reasons why a holiday on a cruise ship in Croatia will provide you with a dream-like unforgettable experience that will stay with you for the years to come. Every day, new places Step out of your…
Read MoreCosta Cruises is Back: Costa Deliziosa Sets Sail Today in Italy
Costa Cruises is resuming its cruises with Costa Deliziosa, the first ship operated by the Italian company to return to the sea with a complement of guests. Costa Deliziosa leaves at 5 p.m. today from Trieste, Italy, on a one-week cruise designed to rediscover – in complete safety – the best of Italy, and calling only at Italian ports –…
Read MoreUNESCO Sites a Top Attraction on European Waterways Hotel Barge Cruises
In a world full of extraordinary natural and man-made wonders, there are just over 1,100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, voted by a prestigious United Nations cultural body which deemed them to possess “outstanding universal value.” To launch 2020 and the new decade, European Waterways is inviting travelers to experience some of the top UNESCO sites in Europe aboard their fleet…
Read MoreEuropean Waterways Adds E-Bike Options to French Hotel Barging Cruises
In response to the growing popularity of electric bicycles worldwide, European Waterways has added e-bike rentals as an option on most itineraries in France for 2020. E-bikes supplement the traditional bicycles available on all barges for guests’ use. The company has also upgraded its tailored biking maps to provide more detailed and easier-to-follow route information that includes historical context for…
Read MoreExperiential Travel Inspires Themed Cruises
Responding to the ever increasing demand for experiential travel, European Waterways announced that it is now offering a wider range of new themed cruise departures for 2020 that can be booked on a per-cabin basis. Cruises eligible for cabin bookings include the April 5, 2020 Whisky Trail cruise aboard the Scottish Highlander and the April 26, 2020, Golf Cruise aboard…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Launches 3rd Ship, AmaMora, Capping Off Record-Breaking Year
Completing an exciting season of inaugural sailings, AmaWaterways celebrated the debut of AmaMora on the Rhine River on Monday, June 3. Embarking on her maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Basel, the 156-guest ship is the third of a trio of new ships introduced by the luxury river cruise line in 2019 – a record-breaking achievement since the company’s inception in…
Read MoreWindstar Announces 2020 Europe Cruises
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises offers an in-depth exploration of Europe in 2020, featuring a variety of itineraries sailing through the Baltic, Norwegian, North, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas visiting hidden harbors and small ports of call not accessible by larger cruise ships. With new and returning ports in Greece, Turkey (plus overnights in Istanbul), Israel, and Egypt – along…
Read MoreSilversea’s Guests Enjoy Prime View of Monaco’s Grand Prix 2019
Held at the prestigious Princess Grace Dance Academy, Silversea’s guests enjoyed a bespoke two-day experience for the Monaco Grand Prix 2019. On May 25 and 26, attending guests witnessed the action unfold with a prime view. The exclusive event – which was offered as an optional shore experience to guests aboard Silver Shadow – included a Mediterranean lunch and a…
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