2014 River Cruise Guide

2014 River Cruise Guide
July 2013
2014 River Cruising Guide
Welcome
The Cruise Weekly/Travel Daily River Cruise Guide gives the latest information on the major European river cruise
operators actively marketing their products in the Australian market, which continues to boom.
Demand for European river cruising appears to be unstoppable, with many operators set to further significantly boost
their already large fleets for 2014. This means there are plenty of options for Australian travellers who revel in the ease,
pleasure and delight of a European river cruise.
River cruising is being increasingly seen as a great way to holiday, allowing travellers to experience a new destination
every day from the comfort of a luxury ship. There’s no unpacking, meals can be taken on board and many operators
offer luxury touches such as butler service, fully inclusive touring and more.
This guide has once again been produced in response to requests from Cruise Weekly and Travel Daily readers for
a simple reference which allows them to compare and contrast the offerings of river cruise companies selling their
products in the Australasian market. Different cruise companies have chosen to contribute varying amounts of
information to the guide, but we have attempted to include as much information as possible about each operator
depending on the available space.
We would welcome your feedback on this year’s edition of the Cruise Weekly/Travel Daily River Cruise Guide.
Bruce Piper, Publisher
Contents
APT............................................................................................................3
Avalon Waterways.....................................................................................4
Beyond Travel..........................................................................................10
Evergreen Tours......................................................................................5,6
Scenic Tours...............................................................................................7
Sea Cloud Cruises....................................................................................10
Tauck River Cruising...................................................................................8
Travelmarvel............................................................................................11
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.............................................................11
Viking River Cruises...................................................................................9
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APT
APT is globally recognised as the leader in European river cruising, with Europe’s most
innovative luxury river ships. As the pioneers of European river cruising in Australia and
New Zealand, with 19 years cruising experience, family owned APT possess unmatched
experience and insight. APT’s European river ships present the largest range of onboard dining
experiences and more space per guest than any other. Over 80% of suites in APT’s ships boast
innovative Panoramic Balconies.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ 15-Day Magnificent Europe - Budapest to
Amsterdam
2014 Fleet
♦ 14 ships with panoramic or twin balconies
♦ Concerto Class ships hold 162 pax
2014
New for 2014
♦ APT’s Royal Experience
♦ New onboard dining experience at the River Bistro
♦ Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant now available on
both Aria and Concerto River Ships
♦ New itineraries including Danube, Rhine and
Moselle rivers
♦ New Signatures Experiences including a behindthe-scenes experience of Burg Namedy castle and
a lavish banquet in the Hall of Mirrors, Oktoberfest
in Vilshofen and a visit to City Palace in Vienna and
a private soiree featuring select members of the
Mozart Boys’ Choir
♦ Full list of the new 2014 features available in APT’s
Europe River Cruising 2014 brochure
Demographic
♦ Established households living in attractive
suburban locations
♦ 50+, high income, high consuming, well educated
♦ Tours specifically designed for Australians and New
Zealanders
Seasonality
♦ March to December departures
Accommodation
♦ APT offers a range of suites ranging from twin
window suites, to panoramic balcony suites and
owners suites on all ships
♦ Concerto ships feature the exclusive and
revolutionary twin balcony suites with a panoramic
balcony and an outside balcony
Dining & Beverages
♦ All meals are included
♦ Up to seven different dining experiences including
the exclusive Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant
♦ Complimentary beverages served throughout
your cruise including beer, wine, sparkling wine,
soft drinks, cocktails and Europe’s finest tea and
coffee*
Inclusions
♦ Tipping
♦ Complimentary bikes, including some electronic
bikes
♦ Expert Tour Directors and Local Guides
♦ Airport transfers
♦ Pool or Whirlpool
♦ Freedom of Choice Sightseeing in Amsterdam,
Wertheim, Rudesheim, Wurzburg, Nuremburg,
Regensburg, Durnstein, Vienna, Passau, Cochem,
Breisach, Tournon, Vienne, Arles, Rouen,
Conflans, Avignon and Lyon
♦ Dine around Dining
♦ Personal computer & wireless internet access at
no extra cost
♦ Signature Experiences including a Royal visit
to Princess Heide von Hohenzollern’s home
Burg Normandy castle, Budapest Opera House,
Paris Illuminations, Tour medieval Wertheim
Castle, Albertina Palace in Vienna, Truffle Farm
in Grignan and a family-owned winery in the
Beaujolais region
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 278 278
Website:
www.aptgroup.travel
Airline Partners
♦ Singapore Airlines (or an airline of APT’s
choosing)
Price Range
♦ 15 Day Magnificent Europe starts at $6,595*
Passenger Extras
♦ Gold and Silver Butler Service for guests in select
suites on Concerto ships
♦ 98% satisfaction rating
♦ Entertainment
♦ Late starter/active walking tour options
♦ Themed Food Safari itineraries
*Conditions apply
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Avalon Waterways
In order to deliver a cruise unlike any other, Avalon Waterways is constantly evolving the
experience, adding intriguing features-and exciting new ships - every year! For 2014, Avalon is
adding not two but three Suite Ships to their fleet. Joining the Artistry II, Expression, Visionary,
Vista and Panorama, the stunning Avalon Illumination, Avalon Impression, and Avalon Poetry II
will grace the legendary waters of the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers.
So, what makes a Suite Ship so sweet? The exclusive Panorama Suites - exquisite
accommodations with more space, innovative room configuration to highlight every view, and
a huge Open-Air-Balcony. Avalon operates on over 42 different cruise itineraries across Europe
and to complement their existing World Collection river cruises and small-ship cruising in Egypt,
China, South East Asia, the Galapagos & North America is a new 3 night cruise on the Amazon.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ Magnificent Europe - 15 days between Amsterdam
and Budapest
2014 Fleet
♦ Total of 21 ships - 13 of these operating in Europe
♦ Up to 166 pax on European ships
2014
New for 2014
♦ 3 new Suite Ships in Europe - Avalon Illumination,
Impression & Poetry II
♦ 4 new themed cruises - Wellness, Golf, Beer
tasting and WWI History
♦ 1 new itinerary on the Amazon River - MV Aria
Demographic
♦ Primarily 60+ age group
♦ Shifting to a younger demographic, primarily
within the Australian market
Seasonality
♦ Europe: March - December
♦ Egypt: January - December
♦ Asia: April - October
♦ Southeast Asia: January - December
Accommodation
♦ Outside staterooms with hotel-style beds
♦ Panorama Suites with Open-Air-Balconies on
European Suite Ships
Dining & Beverages
♦ All meals are included
♦ Complimentary regional beer and wine served
with dinner in Europe
♦ Choice of dining venues
♦ Sparkling wine breakfasts in Europe
♦ Self serve beverage station with complimentary
coffee and tea
Inclusions
♦ All meals whilst cruising
♦ Port charges
♦ Gratuities for Cruise Director & Crew
♦ Intra-tour flights and taxes (Egypt, Asia and The
Galapagos)
♦ Local guided sightseeing
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 130 134
Website:
www.avalonwaterways.com.au
♦ Complimentary wifi access
♦ Food and wine tastings and demonstrations by local
experts
Airline Partners
♦ Emirates
♦ Singapore Airlines
♦ Qantas
♦ Cathay Pacific
♦ Etihad
Price Range
♦ Europe: from $1,437 - $16,044
♦ Egypt: from $2,959 - $6,933
♦ China: from $3,269 - $5,169
♦ Southeast Asia: from $3,798 - $4,672
♦ South America: from $4,759 - $8,079
♦ North America from $5,000 - $7,374
(NB: cruises are all based on seasonal departures)
Passenger Loyalty Program
♦ Journey’s Club (members receive 5% off any Globus
family of brands tour)
Earlybird Offer
♦ SAVE $500 per couple: Book ANY 2014 Avalon
Waterways European river cruise - valid to 30 Sep
2013
♦ Exotics offer - Save $300 per couple: Book ANY
2014 Avalon Waterways World Collection cruises
(Mekong, Yangtze, Nile, Mississippi, Galapagos and
Peruvian Amazon) - valid to 30 Sep 2013
♦ SAVE $1000 per couple: Book the season opening
inaugural cruises onboard the Avalon Poetry II,
Illumination or Impression - valid to 30 Sep 13
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Evergreen Tours
Evergreen Tours has operated premium worldwide touring for over 33 years and its new 2014
Europe River Cruising & Touring programme, featuring two new deluxe custom-built river
cruisers, is exclusive to Evergreen.
Guests relax with the superb amenities and the unprecedented comfort and style, and the
Contact Details
ships also feature an innovative 24 square metre pool which transforms at night into a cinema.
The top of the range Royal Concerto Suites, 29 square metres, have a full outside balcony,
Phone:
sunroom, large flat screen TV, walk-in wardrobe, twin basin bathroom and complimentary
1300 364 414
room service. The Grand Full Balcony Suites, 20 square metres, feature a full outdoor balcony,
Website:
large flat screen TV and room service. Balcony Suites and other staterooms are available so
there’s something special for every budget.
www.evergreentours.com.au
These new ships will cruise the Rhine, Main, Danube & Moselle rivers, and cruises can be linked
to Evergreen’s comprehensive land tours and city extensions. Evergreen Tours also offers new
river cruises in France and Russia in 2014.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ 21-day Paris to Prague and Splendours of Europe
River Cruise
♦ 24-day Eastern Europe and Splendours of Europe
River Cruise
2014 Fleet
♦ 2 NEW Custom built Evergreen River Cruisers
(launching early 2014)
2014
New for 2014
♦ NEW custom built ships with exclusive indoor/
outdoor pool (24 square meters) that transforms
into a cinema at night and new outside alfresco
dining terrace
♦ Russia River Cruising and tour
♦ France River Cruising and tour
Demographic
♦ 45+ mature couples and retirees
♦ Itineraries customised for Australians & New
Zealanders’
Seasonality
♦ April – November
Accommodation
♦ NEW deluxe Royal Concerto Suites (315 square
feet) with Lounge Room
♦ NEW Grand Full Balcony Suites (210 square feet)
♦ NEW Balcony Suite with drop down window (180
square feet)
Inclusions
♦ All tipping and gratuities and port taxes
♦ All meals on cruise
♦ Guided tours of towns and cities
♦ Expert Local Tour Directors
♦ Cruise Tour Director
♦ Nightly entertainment
♦ Sightseeing and admission fees
Airline Partners
♦ Singapore Airlines
♦ Swiss Airlines
Price Range
♦ From $5,995 - $16,485 (per person, twin share)
Passenger Loyalty Program
♦ Evergreen Explorer - access to exclusive offers,
free upgrades, free extra accommodation & more
Earlybird Offer
♦ Fly free to Europe return* including taxes
♦ Free Business Class upgrade* (from Asia to Europe
return) when you book a Royal or Grand Suite on
any 2013 River Cruise and Fly Return to Europe
from only $1,695pp and receive a FREE BUSINESS
CLASS UPGRADE between Asia and Europe Return
♦ Book with an Evergreen Expert Travel Agent and
receive an extra discount saving of $1000 per
couple* on all itineraries
*Conditions apply
Dining & Beverages
♦ All cruise meals are included
♦ Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with
dinner
♦ Alfresco Dining Terrace for casual dining
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Evergreen River Cruisers
CHOPIN DECK
POOL BY DAY
340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302
CINEMA BY NIGHT 331 329 327 325 323
321 319 317 315 311 309
307
305
303
301
MOZART DECK
238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202
237 235 233 231 229
227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201
VERDI DECK
118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102
121 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 100
SUITE & STATEROOM CATEGORIES
CAT E VerdiDeck-Stateroom-162sqft
CAT D VerdiDeck-Stateroom-162sqft
CAT ES VerdiDeck-SingleStateroom-130sqft
CAT C MozartDeck-BalconySuite-180sqft
CAT B MozartDeck-BalconySuite-180sqft
CAT A MozartDeck-BalconySuite-180sqft
CAT R ChopinDeck-BalconySuite-180sqft
CAT P ChopinDeck-BalconySuite-180sqft
CAT S ChopinDeck-GrandFullBalconySuite-210sqft
CAT SA ChopinDeck-RoyalConcertoSuite-315sqft
ROYAL CONCERTO SUITE
Fortheultimatecruisingindulgence,our
stunningRoyalConcertoSuitesrepresentthe
heightofspaciousness.Measuring315sq.
feet(29m2),theRoyalConcertoSuitesfeature
aseparatelivingareaforentertainingwitha
fulloutsidebalconywhichconvertsintoasun
roomshouldtheweatherturninclementplus
largerbathrooms,aminibarandaprivate
butler.TherearefourRoyalConcertoSuites
onboardlocatedontheChopin Deck.
RoyalConcertoSuite
PoolbyDay
PoolconvertstoaMovieCinemabynight
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Scenic Tours
THE ULTIMATE ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVER CRUISE. Scenic Tours is a private, Australianowned company and renowned as a luxury tour operator with a world class reputation for
creating and delivering the ultimate touring itineraries for travellers who seek extraordinary
experiences and exceptional service. In 2008, they launched a custom designed fleet of
Scenic ‘Space-Ships’, widely regarded as the finest on the waterways of Europe. From 2014,
there will be nine Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ sailing, including the new Scenic Gem in Northern
France on the Seine River. Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ deliver the ultimate experience of all-inclusive
luxury, including full-size private outdoor balconies with Scenic ‘Sun Lounges*’, unlimited
complimentary beverages, private butler service, all meals, all on shore excursions and all
tipping and gratuities, so there is basically nothing more to pay except for personal expenses.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ 15-day Jewels of Europe River Cruise from
Amsterdam to Budapest
♦ 15-day Romantic Rhine and Moselle River Cruise
to Switzerland from Amsterdam to Basel
2014 Fleet
♦ 9 Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ 8 with 169 passengers and
85 cabins PLUS Scenic Gem with 128 passengers
and 64 cabins
2014
New for 2014
♦ Northern France itinerary cruising the Seine River
roundtrip from Paris to Honfleur over 10 nights
♦ Munich & Passau to the Danube Delta River Cruise
♦ Treasures of Europe’s Waterways from Budapest
to Hoorn
♦ 15 day touring itinerary highlighting the best of
Spain and Portugal
♦ Steam train journey through the Black Forest and
Swiss Village experience on our Romantic Rhine
and Moselle River Cruise to Switzerland
♦ Exclusive Scenic Tailormade: ‘All-in-one’ GPS guide
with up to three different audio tours per city,
onboard commentary an a group guide system to
enable use on all excursions
Demographic
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 136 001
Website:
scenictours.com.au
♦ Sun Deck – alfresco barbeque and high tea
♦ Unlimited complimentary beverages on Scenic
‘Space-Ship’ (including mini-bar replenished daily)
Inclusions
♦ All touring & sightseeing including Scenic
Tailormade
♦ Airport transfers
♦ All tipping, gratuities and porterage
♦ Most meals (all meals on Scenic ‘Space-Ships’)
♦ Private butler service for every guest
Airline Partners
♦ Singapore Airlines
♦ Emirates Airlines
♦ Swiss Airlines
Price Range
♦ Europe River Cruising 2014: 15-day Jewels of
Europe from $6,395pp twin share (E category
cabin) to $10,990pp twin share (Royal Suite)
Passenger Loyalty Program
♦ Scenic Club: ScenicClub Gold, ScenicClub Platinum,
ScenicClub Diamond and ScenicClub Emerald
Earlybird Offer
♦ Fly Free* including taxes to Europe
♦ 55+ self-funded and semi-funded retirees
Seasonality
♦ Europe: March - December
♦ France: March - November
Accommodation
♦ Scenic ‘Space-Ships’: 84% of cabins with full-size
private outdoor balconies
* Scenic Emerald does not include the Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’. Please refer to
brochure for full terms & conditions
Dining & Beverages
♦ Six dining experiences on Scenic ‘Space-Ships’
♦ Exclusive Portobellos Italian fine dining
♦ Crystal Dining – fine dining, buffet including
regional culinary delights, à la carte, themed
dinners with entertainment
♦ Table La Rive – Chef’s Table degustation
♦ River Café – all day grazing and casual fare
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Tauck River Cruising
How you see the world matters. Every guest’s travel experience is important to Tauck and
that’s why Tauck put such care into crafting inspiring travel experiences on Europe’s great
rivers. Built around included shore excursions that immerse you in each destination through
exclusive access to cultural experiences, Tauck’s river cruises explore the very heart of Europe:
along the entire length of the Danube from the North Sea to the Black Sea; the Rhine, Main
and Moselle rivers; the Maas; the Albert and Main-Danube canals; and the Rhône, Saône and
Seine. Virtually every river cruise expense is included in one upfront price.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ 12-day The Blue Danube Budapest to Prague
♦ 24-days Grand European Amsterdam to Bucharest
2014 Fleet
♦ 6 luxury riverboats including new for 2014
Inspiration class riverboats, ms Savor & ms Inspire
2014
New for 2014
♦ 2 new ships
♦ Inspiration class riverboats, ms Savor and ms
Inspire carrying maximum of 130 guests providing
the most space per person on Europe’s inland
waterways
♦ 4 new itineraries
♦ The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam - A
romantic week’s Rhine river cruise
♦ Danube reflections - A Danube cruise grand oldworld cities like Vienna, Passau and Bratislava
♦ Rendevous on the Seine - Cruise the Seine from
Paris to Normandy and Calvados country
♦ Cruising the Seine plus Versailles, Paris and London
Demographic
♦ Educated, affluent 50+ couples and groups
♦ Couples or groups experiencing milestones
♦ Solo travellers
♦ Premium ocean cruisers
Seasonality
♦ March to December
Accommodation
♦ Jewel Class riverboats accommodate up to 118
guests; all cabins face outside; most have French
balconies and sliding glass doors
♦ The new Inspiration Class ships each
accommodate no more than 130 guests and
feature an innovative deck plan offering twentytwo 300 square feet suites - the most of any river
cruise ship on any European river as well as eight
loft cabins that extend from the first to the second
decks, affording guests more natural light & views
Dining & Beverages
♦ All meals included onboard the riverboat and
many onshore
♦ Open seating in dining room for lunch and dinner;
flexible dining times
♦ Alternative dining venue featuring lighter fare plus
Al fresco dining on Sun Deck
♦ Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship
now include regional wine, beer, premium spirits
in addition to speciality coffee, water and soft
drinks
♦ Complimentary snacks served 10am to midnight
Contact Details
Representation office:
Travel The World
Phone:
1300 857 037
Website:
www.traveltheworld.com.au
Inclusions
♦ All-inclusive with no options sold
♦ Virtually every river cruise expense included in
one up-front price
♦ All gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise
Directors, ship staff local guides and luggage
handling
♦ All shore excursions are included, led by local
guides and Tauck Directors
♦ Exclusive cultural experiences, many of them
private for Tauck guests only
♦ Dining ashore, providing a genuine taste of
regional cuisine
♦ The services of four Tauck Directors including one
Tauck Cruise Director, onboard every river cruise
Airline Partners
♦ All major airlines
Price Range
♦ 8-days from US$3,690*
Earlybird Offer
♦ TIME ON TAUCK Exclusive Australian offer: Book
by 30 December 2013 and receive one free hotel
night accommodation
♦ Furthermore, this offer is combinable, so book
two or three Tauck tours back-to-back and
double or triple your free hotel nights AND
complimentary airport transfers are still included!
♦ No Single Supplement in Category 1 cabins on
every departure of every European river cruise –
means saving of up to 50% for solo travellers
*Conditions apply
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Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, offers the discerning traveller
opportunities to explore destinations in-depth yet in a most relaxing and comfortable way.
Viking operates the world’s largest and newest fleet of deluxe vessels built specifically for
river travel in Europe, Russia and China. Sail effortlessly from cosmopolitan capitals to quaint
riverside towns. Enjoy daily included sightseeing tours and meals, demonstrations, hands-on
activities and leisure time to explore. Viking River Cruises offers delightful journeys along the
world’s greatest waterways and with 175 years of river cruise heritage, Viking is truly qualified
to provide clients an unforgettable holiday.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ Grand European Tour - 15-day cruise between
Amsterdam and Budapest
2014 Fleet
♦ Total of 48 ships across Europe, Russia and China
♦ 110 - 198 pax on European ships
2014
New for 2014
♦ Debut of 12 additional Longship class vessels in
Europe
♦ More full-size verandas and full-size staterooms
than on any other ship in Europe
♦ Aquavit Terrace with floor-to-ceiling windows that
roll aside to create a unique area that combines
the comfort of the indoors with the fresh air and
exhilaration of the outdoors
♦ Debut of 2 new Longship-style vessels in Portugal:
Viking Hemming and Viking Torgil
Demographic
♦ Active baby boomers interested in history and
culture
♦ Couples or friends looking to explore the world in
comfort
♦ Often engaged in charitable organisations
♦ Newspaper subscribers
♦ Have travelled overseas in the past
Seasonality
♦ Europe: Select dates from March to December
♦ Russia: Select dates from May to October
♦ China: Select dates from March to November
Contact Details
Phone:
1800 131 744
Website:
www.vikingrivercruises.com.au
Inclusions
♦ All onboard meals and complimentary beverages
♦ Daily shore excursions
♦ On board Enrichment Program
♦ Port charges
♦ All gratuities for Europe and Russia
♦ Deluxe accommodation during land portions
♦ Wifi in Europe and Russia and internet café in
China
Price Range
♦ $2,495pp - $17,295pp dependant on season,
itinerary and stateroom
(inclusive of the Early Booking Discount*)
Passenger Loyalty Program
♦ Clients who reserve their next journey within one
year receive $200pp in travel credit; if they reserve
within two years, they receive $100pp in travel
credits
Accolades
♦ World’s Leading River Cruise Operator - 2009,
2010, 2011 and 2012 World Travel Awards
Earlybird Offer
♦ Save $1,000 per person on Europe, Russia and
China itineraries*
♦ Plus, fly anytime, just about anywhere in Europe
for $995 per person return when you book a 2014
Viking river cruise^
Accommodation
♦ Every stateroom has an outside river view with a
window, French balcony or Veranda for viewing
scenery, and on every ship most windows open to
fresh air
♦ Hotel-style beds with European linens and duvets,
premium bath products and satellite television
Dining & Beverages
♦ Menu combines regional specialties with classic
cuisine
♦ Complimentary on board Silver Spirits beverage
package if you book before 30 September 2013*
* Must book by 31 July, 2013. Conditions apply.
Visit www.vikingrivercruises.com.au
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Beyond Travel
With more then 17 years river cruise experience Beyond Travel offer expert advice and the widest range of
river cruise products, from great value three star vessels through to deluxe boutique river cruise options
suitable for all budgets cruising Russia, Ukraine, Western & Eastern Europe.
Flagship Itinerary
Dining & Beverages
♦ Russian cruises between Moscow and St Petersburg ♦ Deluxe and first class cruises feature a la
to suit all budgets
carte dining and complimentary wine with dinner
♦ Three star cruises offer buffet meals and regional
specialties, drinks are additional
2014 Fleet
♦ Orthodox, Luftner and Volga Dream
2014
New for 2014
Inclusions
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 363 554
Website:
www.beyondtravel.com.au
♦ Meals, sightseeing and port taxes are included in all
cruise categories
♦ Additional inclusions vary by itinerary & ship category
♦ New great value 3-star river cruises in Russia
♦ Extended western European river cruise choices
including France and 8-day Rhine River and Danube
Earlybird Offer
river itineraries
♦ Flexible excursion package options that offer clients ♦ The 16th edition of the Waterways and Beyond
brochure for 2014 is available in July including a
the freedom to customise the included sightseeing
range of Early Bird deals across the different ship
to suit
categories
♦ Great value prices all-year round; 14-day first-class
Accommodation
Amsterdam to Budapest cruises start at just $5,255
♦ Large range of cabins to suit any budget
per person twin share
♦ Full sized suites and deluxe staterooms with private
♦ Fantastic value for single travellers, single
balconies
supplements start from as little as $230 aboard an
♦ Great value twin share cabins for budget conscious
8-day first class French river cruise
travellers
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Sea Cloud Cruises
Small and perfectly formed, elegant and exclusive - there are many river boats, but there is only one river
yacht - River Cloud II. Together with a maximum of 88 other guests, you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of
the journey and the cosmopolitan atmosphere onboard in 5-star comfort.
River Cloud II sails with Mediterranean charm along the European waterways of Belgium and The
Netherlands; along the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube rivers.
2014 Fleet
♦ River Cloud II - max 88 pax
2014
New for 2014
♦ Loyalty discount from 3% to 5% available from
your third voyage with SEA CLOUD CRUISES
♦ Artists and experts will be aboard each trip with
special ‘light’ themes like music, art, culture,
culinary and garden - new themes for 2014 are
filming locations, cultural capitals in Holland and
Belgium and the history of Charlemagne
♦ The season will start on the Danube, accompanied
by Easter concerts and the Apricot Blossom
♦ Greater choice of short trips (4 nights) available
Accommodation
♦ All outside cabins - 3 cabin categories
Dining & Beverages
♦ Six meals per day
♦ Wine & beer with lunch and dinner
♦ All soft drinks; tea and coffee
Inclusions
♦ All meals included
♦ Welcome champagne in the cabin
♦ Fruit basket in cabin replenished daily
♦ Internet
♦ Premium travel documents with detailed
destination information
♦ All port fees
♦ English-speaking tour guides
♦ Mineral water on all excursions
♦ Bikes
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 583 572
Website:
www.seacloud.com
Earlybird Offer/Specials
♦ Early booking discount up to Euro 250 (booked by 31
January 2014)
♦ Combination discount of 10% on the second cruise
while booking two cruises
♦ Single cabins with no surcharge
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Travelmarvel
Guests who travel with Travelmarvel will receive the great value-for-money touring for which
they are known, as well as the confidence of travelling with APT. Through APT’s co-ownership
of AMAWATERWAYS, they’re globally recognized as the leader in European River Cruising.
Travelmarvel offers premium travel experiences at exceptional value.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ 15-day European Gems - Budapest to Amsterdam
2014 Fleet
♦ Travelmarvel Diamond and Travelmarvel Jewel
(170 pax each)
♦ MS Excellence Rhone (142 pax)
2014
New for 2014
♦ Introducing the Travelmarvel Diamond and
Travelmarvel Jewel world class river ships
Accommodation
♦ Staterooms with large window or French balcony
Inclusions
♦ Tipping
♦ Complimentary bikes
♦ Sightseeing
♦ Expert tour directors and local guides
♦ Wifi - internet station
♦ Airport transfers
♦ Port charges
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 300 036
Website:
www.aptgroup.travel
Airline Partners
♦ Singapore Airlines (or an airline of Travelmarvel’s
choosing)
Price Range
♦ 15-day European Gems starts at $5,395*
Dining & Beverages
♦ All meals included on board - fine dining at
breakfast, lunch and dinner
♦ Complimentary local wine, beer and soft drink
with lunch and dinner
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BROCHURE
Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has the most elegantly appointed fleet of boutique, hotel-style river cruises
in Europe & Russia, Egypt, China and on the Mekong through Vietnam & Cambodia. From the elegant onboard restaurants, inviting lounges and luxuriously appointed cabins; to world class cuisine, award-winning
hospitality and the finest amenities, there is no wonder we have a 98% guest satisfaction rating.
Flagship Itinerary
♦ European Jewels – Budapest to Amsterdam
2014
New for 2014
♦ Newly introduced is a truly all-inclusive river
cruise experience in Europe, including all
gratuities, meals, beverages, shore excursions,
complimentary wifi and more!
♦ The new Super Ship Catherine will sail on the
Rhone and Saone rivers through Burgundy and
Provence
♦ Two new itineraries through the Bordeaux region,
a wine connoisseurs paradise have been added
Accommodation
♦ Riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted
English Savoir beds draped in fine linens
♦ French Balconies in most Category 1 staterooms
and suites
Dining & Beverages
♦ Buffet breakfast and lunch offering an extensive
array of hot and cold selections
♦ Relaxed open seating in the evening
♦ Menu selections - that change daily inspired by the
season and region of travel
♦ Award-winning signature dishes
Inclusions
Contact Details
Phone:
1300 780 231
Email:
res@uniworldcruises.com.au
Website:
www.uniworldcruises.com.au
♦ All gratuities onboard and onshore
♦ Unlimited beverages onboard
♦ All meals onboard
♦ All scheduled airport transfers
♦ Shore excursions
♦ Finest riverview staterooms
♦ Onboard entertainment and lectures
Earlybird Offer
♦ Pay in full at time of booking and save up to $2,400
per couple
♦ Book and deposit at time of booking and save up to
$1,600 per couple
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