European Waterways is bringing golf to the fore with the announcement that it is offering special golf theme luxury hotel barge cruises to “bookend” the 2018 Ryder Cup in France next year, September 28 – 30. The venue will be the spectacular L’Albatros Course, located 20 miles south of Paris and just hours from the cruise routes of several European…
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CroisiEurope Launching RV Indochine II on the Mekong, Sept 16
In response to ever-increasing market demand on the Mekong River, CroisiEurope will inaugurate its newest ship, the RV Indochine II, on September 16 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The newest member of the fleet is in line with the company’s development on rivers across the world. CroisiEurope’s RV Indochine II will be inaugurated on Saturday, September 16 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia…
Read MoreCoral Expeditions to Build Next Generation Expedition Cruise Ships
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has signed a contract today with Norwegian shipbuilder Vard to build its fourth expedition cruise ship due to be delivered in mid-2019, with a further vessel intended to follow. This new ship is designed for ocean voyages to remote areas inaccessible to large cruise vessels. The design draws on the latest technical advances as…
Read MoreCoral Expeditions Announces Sepik River Scouting Expeditions
In response to increased demand to explore more of Papua New Guinea, Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise operator, today announced a short series of four landmark expeditions down Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River departing from Madang on February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018. The new 7-day itineraries position the Coral Expeditions I at the Sepik for a short month-long window,…
Read MoreSavings on European Waterways Barge Cruises in France During 2017 Grape Harvest Season
Luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is offering a wide selection of 2017 Fall season specials that are up to 20% off for cabins and whole boat charters. The specials apply to some of its most popular vessels, including hotel barges that cruise France’s famous wine-making regions during the annual grape harvest season. These include L’Impressionniste in Burgundy, Anjodi…
Read MoreOld World Tradition Meets New World Festivities on Tauck Christmas Market River Cruises
Tauck, the 92-year-old leader in upscale guided travel, sets sail along the Rhine and Danube to Europe’s famed Christmas Markets with two different eight-day river cruises in 2017. From Nürnberg and Vienna, to Strasbourg and Aachen, and several more markets in between, each Tauck River Cruising Christmas Market itinerary delivers hundreds of years of holiday tradition, insider access, and local…
Read MoreAqua Expeditions Partners with Lululemon for Wellness on the Mekong
Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, has debuted a wellness-focused itinerary for those who want to stay physically and mentally balanced while sailing through one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of the world. The specialized four-night departure will take place December 15-19, 2017 aboard the Aqua Mekong, led by fitness guru, Alex…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Launches Limited-Time Promotion on 2017 Christmas Markets Sailings
AmaWaterways has announced the launch of a limited-time offer, giving travelers who book one of the company’s popular Christmas Markets cruise itineraries by July 31, 2017 up to $1,500 off their cruise fare. The offer brings added affordability to those seeking an unforgettable journey exploring the Christmas magic of Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers. AmaWaterways’ Christmas Markets themed cruises are…
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines Successfully Launches American Constitution
American Cruise Lines has announced that American Constitution was successfully launched on Tuesday morning. The ship was launched into the Wicomico River in Salisbury, Maryland. The new ship is being designed and built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, located in Salisbury. American Constitution is a coastal vessel with full active wing stabilization. With the capacity for approximately 175 guests, the new ship…
Read MoreFirst glimpse of CroisiEurope’s first African ship
The RV African Dream, CroisiEurope’s new luxury ship, which will sail in December 2017 in Southern Africa, is currently being finalized on the Harare shipyard in Zimbabwe. This unique boat will be completed in early August 2017 and will have to travel a 1000 km trek across the African savanna to reach its home port in Kasane, Botswana. Measuring 40m…
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