River – Page 15 – Voyages Magazine

CroisiEurope Inaugurates New Premium Ship, the MS Douce France II

June 13, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

CroisiEurope has inaugurated its latest vessel, the MSDouce France II. After a complete renovation, the former MS Douce France has been transformed into the latest top-rated premium ships in CroisiEurope’s fleet. The ship’s redesign now features the highest-quality materials, and special attention has been paid to open spaces and natural light. Achieving contemporary elegance, maximum comfort and utmost safety, the MS Douce France…

AmaWaterways Offers New 2018 Mekong Itineraries on AmaDara

June 13, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

AmaWaterways has revealed their expanded list of exotic itineraries in Vietnam and Cambodia, providing travelers with even more options to experience Southeast Asia. In 2018, guests will have the flexibility to sail the Mekong for seven nights upstream or downstream aboard the luxurious AmaDara and extend their vacation by adding a choice of pre- and post-cruise land programs. AmaWaterways’ 2018-19…

AmaWaterways Debuts New Wellness Program On Board AmaLyra

June 10, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

In celebration of Global Wellness Day, AmaWaterways today announced it has launched a wellness program onboard AmaLyra Paris & Normandy sailings. The program – led by “Sports Scientist” Selina Wank (pictured right) – features four to six classes daily, including morning stretches, jogging, yoga, cardio and core strengthening and circuit training. Activities will be complemented by discussion groups with a…

European Waterways Barges Waives Single Supplement for 2017

June 8, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

In a nod to the growing popularity of the solo traveler, European Waterways announced that it is waiving its single supplement on many of its luxury hotel barge cruises for the remainder of the 2017 season. The promotion is applicable to such popular vessels as Anjodi, L’Art de Vivre, Panache, L’Impressionniste, and Renaissance in France, and La Bella Vita in…

Aqua Expeditions Launches New Photography Cruise on the Aqua Mekong

June 1, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Launching a new photography departure December 8-12, 2017 on the Aqua Mekong, Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, will give guests a new meaning to “capturing the moment” while sailing along one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of the world with award-winning photographer, Francisco Marin. When Aqua Expeditions founder Francesco Galli Zugaro met…

CroisiEurope Announces Partnership with Classic Vacations

May 31, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

– CroisiEurope is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Jose-based Classic Vacations, the premier, full-service resource for travel advisors in search of perfectly tailored vacations for discerning travelers. Through this partnership, CroisiEurope’s extensive portfolio of river, canal and coastal cruises through Europe, Asia and Africa will be available to travel advisors enrolled in the Classic Connections program. Advisors will…

Riviera Travel Adding Five New 5-Star European River Cruise Ships

May 24, 2017 Editor

European river cruise operator Riviera Travel is launching four new ships in 2017 and a fifth ship in the spring 2018, doubling the size of its five-star fleet. The all-suite MS Emily Brontë, MS Thomas Hardy, MS Oscar Wilde and MS Robert Burns will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, as well as tributaries, while the Douro Elegance will…

5 Ways to Embrace Summer’s La Dolce Vita – Traveling Italy by River

May 24, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Italy is known for its dreamy canals and water routes, serving as methods of transportation through the majestic ancient city. This summer, travel Italy’s glimmering waterways with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection along the Po River and the Venice Lagoon to experience the country’s rich history and vibrant modern culture. Uniworld offers the following experiences throughout summer 2017 on the…

European Waterways Upgrades Fleet for 2017

May 18, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

European Waterways, Europe’s leading hotel barge cruising company, announced the completion of an extensive winter upgrade and refurbishment program on many of the company’s hotel barges in its 18-vessel fleet for the 2017 cruising season, which started in April. The company’s “floating boutique hotels” were all thoroughly inspected and given a makeover by a team of designers and skilled craftsmen….

Le Boat Begins Rideau Canal, UNESCO Destination Bookings for 2018

May 13, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating vacations, will officially begin taking reservations for its first North American destination in Ontario, Canada’s historic Rideau Canal, on May 15, 2017 for the 2018 boating season. With no experience required, Le Boat makes it easy for vacationers to discover the unparalleled natural scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lined with…