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River Cruise Newsletter Dated
May 11, 2026
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
Since 1947,
Trafalgar has helped travelers see the world's
renowned destinations in a unique way, promising a worry-free experience
and personalized service on its guided vacations. Last month, the
company started its inaugural season of European river cruises, bringing
its trusted expertise to a new travel style for the brand.
Vacations To Go customers can take advantage of this special offer on
Trafalgar sailings:
Save up to 50%
on many river cruises.
Book by May 28.
Trafalgar will sail Danube and Rhine itineraries this year on the
128-passenger Trafalgar Verity
and Trafalgar Reverie. Stroll
through Bratislava's medieval Old Town and sample Vienna's famed
Sachertorte on
Best of the Danube,
or explore Amsterdam's canals and enjoy lunch at a family farm on
Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam.
In 2027, Trafalgar will introduce Seine River sailings in France on the
126-passenger Trafalgar Harmonie.
On every sailing, all meals on your ship are included, along with beer
and wine during lunch and dinner. Ships feature onboard entertainment
such as cooking demonstrations and regional performances. Wellness
options include yoga sessions and complimentary bike rentals. The
company's signature "Be My Guest" dining excursions are offered on all
trips, and hotel extensions in cities like Lucerne, Prague, Paris and
London are also available.
Some of our river sailings are
themed cruises that highlight
culinary traditions, Christmas markets, historical events and more. I've
listed all of the options below -- click the links to see discounts and
deals and search for itineraries.
Christmas markets
Food and drink
Active & Discovery cruises
Tulip time
Dedicated to solo travelers
Music
Family-friendly
European history
A few companies offer
shorter river cruises that provide
customers with an opportunity to sample the experience. For example,
Avalon Waterways has itineraries of five or six days on the Danube and
Rhine, and CroisiEurope has a variety of options starting at just four
days.
Click here
to see all trips of four to six days in length.
In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've
provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any
link to read more.
Limited-Time River Cruise Deals
-- Take advantage of fantastic offers for Vacations To Go customers.
Avalon Waterways
-- Read about the personalized experiences that are available on an
Avalon river cruise.
10 Best-Selling Europe River Cruises
-- Check out 10 of our most popular itineraries in Europe.
AmaWaterways
-- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most
experienced river cruise operators.
Emerald Cruises & Tours
-- Get exceptional value on these river sailings.
France River Cruises
-- Learn about top sights along the Seine, Rhone, Saone and other
rivers.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
-- Get specials savings on the all-inclusive cruises offered by this
line.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
-- This brand is known for its upscale ships and thoughtful
itineraries.
Highlights of Cruising the Danube River
-- Read about the best places to visit on the Danube River.
Viking River Cruises
-- Consider a trip with the world's largest river cruise line.
Here are this week's
Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per
person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
1)
Danube Waltz,
8 days with Viking. Travels between Passau and Budapest.
Save with
reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Starting at $2,099.
Departures from June 30, 2026 through November 21, 2028.
2)
Rhine River Cruise,
9 days with Gate 1. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel.
Save up to
17%. Starting at $1,969. Departures from May 28, 2026 through
September 30, 2027.
3)
Sensations of Lyon & Provence,
8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Nice or Marseille.
Save up to 76%. Starting at $2,092. Departures from June 6, 2026
through December 11, 2027.
4)
Paris to Normandy,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Paris.
Save up to
49%. Starting at $2,131. Departures from June 23, 2026 through
November 2, 2027.
5)
Taste of Bordeaux,
8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Bordeaux.
Save up to
48%. Starting at $2,300. Departures from May 28, 2026 through
November 25, 2027.
6)
Gems of the Danube,
8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and
Munich.
Save up to 75%. Starting at $2,462. Departures from June
2, 2026 through November 12, 2027.
7)
Douro River Valley,
8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto.
Save up to 40%. Starting at $2,587. Departures from June 21, 2026
through November 24, 2027.
8)
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Travels between
Basel and Cologne. Save up to 59%. Starting at $2,849. Departures from July 4, 2026
through October 21, 2027.
9)
Ohio River,
9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Louisville and
Pittsburgh.
Save up to 16%. Starting at $4,425. Departures from
July 3, 2026 through August 14, 2026.
10)
Heart of Belgium & Holland,
8 days with Tauck. Begins in Brussels and ends in Amsterdam. Starting at
$4,690. Departures from June 3, 2026 through October 20, 2027.
Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.
Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go