River Cruising

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Mike Davies

Are You River Cruising This Year? 15 Replies

Started by Mike Davies. Last reply by Catherine 1 day ago.

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Deilmann bails out of River Cruises

Started by Mike Davies Jun 25.

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Viking adding fees like airlines 6 Replies

Started by Mike Davies. Last reply by Mike Davies Jun 25.

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Awful food on AMA 5 Replies

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I have no other river cruise lines for comparison. Must say I have thoroughly enjoyed Vantage on my three previous cruises...I find Vantage more all-inclusive than other lines I have checked and a better price than others. Vantage food and boat st...
I did not know that Uniworld has Bikes? are they on all the ships? If so how many?
This is a beautiful part of the world with I believe the only new Amarican ship with French Balconies. Please let me know on your return the likes and dislikes. If you are close try to Visit Valrhona Chocolate at Tain L'Hermitage I visited the Cho...
This is a beautiful part of the world with I believe the only new Amarican ship with French Balconies. Please let me know on your return the likes and dislikes. If you are close try to Visit Valrhona Chocolate at Tain L'Hermitage I visited the Cho...
On your return I would appreciate your comments regarding Vantage and comparison to other lines if you have taken them. If you have not sailed on other lines what made you decide on Vantage?
I did visit one of the new ships this year Did you purchase one of the bacony cabins? I would like to know from you haw it compares on your return. Do you know the words to "Waltzing Matilda"?
Line: Scenic Tours Rivers: Rhine & Danube Month: August # of Days: 15 Our departure is getting closer, we are really looking forward to the trip. We are seasoned travellers, but this is a totally new experience :)
Please let us know on your return about the ship, food, cabin and ports. Thanks

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Mike Davies

Globus' Avalon and Monograms Partner on Cruise Tours

The Globus family of brands’ Avalon Waterways and Monograms have put together seven- to 10-day pre- and post-cruise packages for river cruise itineraries in London, Paris, Nice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Prague, Munich, Zürich, Interlaken, Lucerne and Berlin. Monograms’ A Week in Paris vacation interlocks perfectly with Avalon Waterways’ Burgundy & Provence itinerary. And the seven-day Vienna & Prague vacation package is good fit with Avalon’s A Taste of the Danube itinerary, post-cruise. In 20… Continue

Posted by Mike Davies on June 28, 2009 at 9:24am

Mike Davies

River Cruising Expands Market

Over the past few years, river cruising has become an increasingly popular vacation option. Today, thanks to affordable pricing and innovations by several top river cruise lines, the category’s sales continue to skyrocket. river cruise sales are up 67% in 2009 vs. 2008.

There are several reasons for the growing popularity of river cruising. First, many of the world’s finest destinations cannot be reached by traditional cruise ships. These much sought-after spots can, however, be reached by rive… Continue

Posted by Mike Davies on June 28, 2009 at 9:21am

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Peter Deilmann Cruises

Peter Deilmann Cruises has withdrawn from the river cruising market with the division of the German-based company declared insolvent.

The decision will impact “hundreds” of group and charter Australian bookings, Sydney-based general sales agent Classic Voyages said.

A statement from Peter Deilmann said that its “river ship division has been moved into insolvency which is the German for corporate reorganisation”.

“The 2010 river cruise program has been cancelled and charter and group operators… Continue

Posted by Mike Davies on June 28, 2009 at 9:13am

 
 

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