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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…

AmaWaterways Debuts New Ship with Game-Changing Design Concept

May 13, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

AmaWaterways has announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever to be launched in 2019. AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate the modern luxury market. Twice the width of traditional European river ships, the latest AmaWaterways innovation welcomes only 194 guests and affords luxurious living spaces, multiple dining options including an al fresco glass-enclosed restaurant, more onboard…

Viking River Cruises Unveils New Ship Design in Egypt

May 10, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Viking River Cruises has announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that will reflect Viking’s award-winning Scandinavian design. Tailored to an intimate sailing experience for just 48 guests, Viking Ra will sail the Nile River on a new Egypt cruisetour,…

Oberoi Philae – Panoramic Views of the River Nile

April 25, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Discover ancient monuments, magnificent temples and five thousand years of Egyptian culture on a leisurely four or six night luxury cruise on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, on board The Oberoi Philae.Our twenty two spacious luxury cabins and suites feature magnificent bathrooms and are refreshed with uninterrupted River Nile views. All offer complimentary high speed Internet for up to…

CroisiEurope Inaugurates New Ships, Joins USTOA

April 19, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

The 2017 river cruising season has only just begun, and already CroisiEurope is making quite the splash! The company introduced two new ships to their fleet, a third is coming in June and the fourth and fifth will be making their debut in Siem Reap in August followed by Kasane in December. Finally today, the US Tour Operators Association announced…

Uniworld Brings Youth to River Cruising with U by Uniworld

April 13, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

U by Uniworld—a groundbreaking brand from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection—is now available for bookings, allowing travel enthusiasts aged 21 to 45 to experience nine enticing European itineraries beginning in spring 2018. The first-ever cruise brand of its kind, U by Uniworld transforms the travel industry paradigm with a fresh approach to experiential travel, introducing a whole new audience to…