Minerva
Try horse riding in the Caribbean, visit a volcano in Iceland or race through river rapids in Canada- cruise excursions are reinventing themselves in a big way. … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic
The pioneers of small ship cruising
Swan Hellenic has been defining the art of discovery cruising for more than 50 years. Each cruise itinerary is a unique, cultural travel experience, blending world-class sites with smaller, off the beaten track destinations.
A programme of tailor-made shore excursions is included in the cruise fare, with excursions accompanied by experienced Swan Hellenic staff – including those who have planned your cruise.
Swan Hellenic’s long established and renowned guest speaker programme illuminates days at sea while open seating dining means you can ponder ancient mysteries and contemporary issues with like-minded travellers as well as your fellow guest speakers.
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How to get to Europe
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
All Leisure to spend £35m on ship refurbishment
September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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All Leisure Holidays is spending £35m on expanding and refurbishing its three cruise lines – as well as launching a new river programme. The group will spend £10m refurbishing mv Minerva and will rebrand the Alexander von Humboldt as ms Voyager. It will also launch Hebridean’s River Crown, a new river boat to complement the group’s luxury cruise ship chartered by HM The Queen, Hebridean Princess. Roger Allard, executive chairman, … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Cruises – The best of the Med, when to go and what’s new for 2011
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
More than 25 cruise lines sail the Med in the summer, offering everything from mini-cruises to grand voyages, and visiting every destination imaginable – including some you’ve probably never heard of. Jane Archer explains how to get the best out of a cruise to the Med. … [Read more...]
Cruise lines increase fuel surcharges
February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
Increases in fuel surcharges will lead to a rise in the overall costs of future cruise bookings, featured the Telegraph. Excess charges of £4 per day have been blamed upon a rise in the price of Brent crude oil from $50 to more than $100 since last spring, leading to a rise in the operating costs of numerous cruise companies. Existing bookings will not be affected by the increase, but for All Leisure Group's ships Voyages of Discovery cruises … [Read more...]
Minerva
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ocean Cruise Passenger capacity: 350 Passenger Decks: 6 Total Cabins: Cabins (Balcony): Cabins (Outside): Cabins (Inside): Draught: 5.75m Gross Tonnage: 12500 Restaurants: 2 Bars: 2 Swimming Pools: 1 Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No … [Read more...]
