Cruising the World in Style
Pandaw River Expeditions has announced a new, limited edition, itinerary in Burma’s extraordinary Mergui Archipelago. The move follows the successful launch of Pandaw’s first ocean cruise onboard the MY Andaman Explorer, a classic 1960’s motor yacht acquired in 2016 and, lovingly, refurbished by Pandaw founders, Paul and Roser Strachan. The MY Andaman Explorer began sailing a seven-night ‘Mergui Archipelago’ itinerary…
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Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise lines, has announced its 2018 special themed cruises after the extraordinary success of the programs in 2017. Guests will have the exclusive chance of joining company founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro, consulting chefs Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and David Thompson, and the renowned conservationist, Jean-Michel Cousteau, on its vessels on…
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Two people for the price of one can enjoy Amazon Basin cruises on select departures if bookings are made by Jan. 31, 2018, through AdventureSmith Explorations, the small ship cruise experts. Three deluxe riverboats engaged in this early 2018 program promotion offer luxury suite accommodation for three and four night cruises from now through the end of April: the 8-guest…
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By Kathy M. Newbern and J.S. Fletcher Having relished extensive ocean cruising the past two decades, in recent years we’ve added several river cruises in the mix, with great delight. Our latest, aboard the 158-passenger AmaViola provided several check-offs on our must-see list: the Danube, Prague, Budapest and one of the newest ships from highly-rated AmaWaterways. “Ama” comes from the…
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Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is introducing a brand new extended Loire River itinerary for 2018: Chateaux of the Loire Valley. This new 7-day cruise program features their popular Loire cruise combined with a trip to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley and an overnight stay in Paris. Prices for this 7-day program start at $2,417 per person with multiple departures…
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AmaWaterways is rounding out its 15th year anniversary celebrations with multiple prestigious editorial awards. Cruise Critic announced its Editors’ Pick Awards, naming AmaWaterways the Best River Cruise Line and Best for Active Cruisers. In addition to being named Best Overall River Cruise Line and Best Food by Town & Country, AmaWaterways also took the magazine’s top spot in both Onboard…
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Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has announced details of an exclusive Danube cruise that includes two nights in Oberammergau plus the best seats for the world-famous 2020 Passion Play. The 8-day itinerary includes a 6-day Danube cruise followed by 2 days in Oberammergau (the reverse itinerary is also available) where they’ll enjoy orchestra seats for a performance of the…
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European Waterways announced that it is bringing back the popular Opera Cruise for guests who book the 7-night, August 26, 2018 departure of its spacious La Bella Vita hotel barge, the largest vessel in the company’s fleet with capacity for up to 20 guests. In addition to a cruise on the Po Valley in Venice, the Opera Cruise includes a…
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Bucket list vacations are within reach for solo travelers this holiday season, with AmaWaterways’ Solo Traveler Promotion. Guests traveling by themselves can now reserve a spot on more than 145 departures in 2018 – including 24 Wine Cruises – throughout Europe and Asia, and enjoy the stateroom of their choice without having to pay a single supplement (applies to all…
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American Cruise Lines announced today that its brand new riverboat will be named American Song. The first ship in the Line’s highly anticipated Modern Riverboat Series, American Song will be the finest state-of-the-art ship available to the U.S. river cruise market. The first of its kind and unlike anything seen before on American waters, this innovative ship will bring a…
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