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River cruising is going through an unprecedented boom with luxurious new ships and exciting new destinations planned for 2012. With the likes of Viking and their groundbreaking long-ships, never before has there been so much choice, such luxury or so many new ships cruising the rivers of the world. Although river cruising still has a rather staid image, what’s on offer is actually incredibly exciting, from chic little expedition … [Read more...]
Europe is comprehensively covered by all the big river cruise lines and many small ones. Whether you’re looking for a bargain break, a barge, a family adventure, the last word in luxury or an epic journey right across the continent to the Black Sea, a river cruise will fit the bill. Affordable Shearings Shearings Holidays offers European cruises on 10 riverboats, some chartered exclusively for its mainly over-50s clientele. … [Read more...]
Looking at the riverboats crammed three or four deep along the banks of the Nile in Luxor, you could be forgiven for thinking there was no room for any more, especially given the turbulent time Egypt has had recently. Nile cruising, however, seems as popular as ever, albeit with some very attractive price offers. Travellers on a budget can reckon on paying from £700 upwards for a week, including flights and excursions, for a basic … [Read more...]
This competition is now closed, but there are more great competitions in the current issue of Cruise International, on sale now! Shearings Holidays, the UK’s number one escorted tours operator, is offering you the chance to win a river cruise – or save up to 30 per cent if you book before 30 September. Shearings has called upon its 100+ years of experience organising relaxing and enjoyable holidays to put together their biggest-ever selection … [Read more...]
MS Da Vinci is a five-star Nile River cruiser. River Cruise Passenger capacity: 136 Passenger Decks: 5 Total Cabins: 69 Cabins (Balcony): none Cabins (Outside): 69 Cabins (Inside): none Draught: 1.6m Gross Tonnage: 2466 Restaurants: 1 Bars: 3 Swimming Pools: 1 Spa: No Gym: No Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No- Prices Starting From:: 599 The … [Read more...]
AMA Waterways' MS Amacello, a 148-passenger cruiser, joined their fleet in Spring 2008. River Cruise Passenger capacity: 148 Passenger Decks: 4 Total Cabins: 75 Restaurants: 1 Bars: 1 Swimming Pools: none Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No- The MS Amacello's maiden voyage took place on March, 2008. Each AMA WATERWAYS vessel carries 148 passengers … [Read more...]
The brand-new 92-passenger MS La Marguerite was specifically built to provide the most luxurious and immersive experience on South East Asia’s legendary Mekong River. River Cruise Passenger capacity: 92 Passenger Decks: 4 Total Cabins: 46 Cabins (Balcony): 38 Cabins (Outside): 8 Cabins (Inside): none Restaurants: 1 Bars: 3 Swimming Pools: none Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively … [Read more...]
River Cruise Passenger capacity: 54 Passenger Decks: 4 Total Cabins: 27 Restaurants: 1 Bars: 1 Swimming Pools: none Spa: No Gym: No Casino: No The MV Lord of the Glens is a vessel with the elegant appeal of a luxury yacht with all-round teak-clad viewing and promenade decks and rich mahogany interiors. The cruise ship was built in Greece in 1985 and relaunched in 2000 to cruise the Scottish … [Read more...]
Built in 2002, the Seine Princess has 78 cabins accommodating a maximum of 156 passengers. They Seine Princess is 110m long and 11m wide. All cabins have shower, wc, washbasin, TV, hair dryer, safe, and air-conditioning. Facilities on board include a restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor, small library, gift shop and large sundeck. River Cruise Passenger capacity: 100 Passenger Decks: 2 Total Cabins: 67 Cabins … [Read more...]
A cruise on the MV Esmeralda offers a high level of comfort and a family atmosphere. River Cruise Passenger capacity: 126 Passenger Decks: 2 Total Cabins: 63 Cabins (Balcony): none Cabins (Outside): 63 Cabins (Inside): none Gross Tonnage: 1250 Restaurants: 1 Bars: 1 Swimming Pools: No Spa: No Gym: No Casino: No Prices Starting From:: 949 It has a spacious … [Read more...]
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