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River Cruise Newsletter Dated
March 16, 2023
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
offers upscale river cruises that it calls "truly all-inclusive." The
upfront rate covers all meals, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi, butler service, shore excursions and
airport transfers.
Our customers take advantage of these fantastic offers when you
book
by March 24.
Save up to $3,150 per couple
on Europe cruises departing through 2024. Enjoy additional discounts in
certain cabin categories for a total savings of up to $3,650 per
couple.
Save up to $3,650 per couple
on Mekong River sailings through 2025. Save an additional 10% when you
book at least six months prior to departure.
On Scenic's ships, guests will enjoy impeccable service and exceptional
cuisine, ranging from casual to fine-dining options. Spacious cabins and
inviting public spaces allow travelers to relax and take in the
beautiful scenery of each region explored.
Scenic makes it easy for guests to customize their experiences in port.
Scenic FreeChoice provides a range of options from museum visits and
wine tastings to guided hiking and biking excursions. Scenic Enrich
features cultural highlights like a private concert in Vienna or an
exclusive event in a castle.
The company also offers luxury
oceangoing yacht cruises in
destinations like the Arctic, Antarctica and Europe. Truly all-inclusive
fares include meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi,
gratuities, shore excursions in every port and airport transfers.
Discovery leaders provide insights into the destination, and guests can
explore by submarine, helicopter, Zodiacs, kayaks and e-bikes. Right
now, customers can save up to 20% off the regular price with our special
offers. To see all of these sailings,
click here.
River cruise operators recognize that many of their guests want options
for
staying fit while traveling. These lines offer wellness
programs and fitness amenities on board -- like gyms, spas and pools --
and provide unique and active ways to explore ashore.
Avalon Waterways includes guided active excursions on its itineraries,
like a hike to Bratislava Castle in Slovakia or a morning run in the
French town of Caudebec-en-Caux with the onboard Avalon Adventure Host.
Active & Discovery itineraries
provide even more immersive and active ways to take in the sights at
every port of call with hiking, biking, canoeing and jogging
excursions.
Emerald Cruises,
sister company to Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours mentioned above, has the
EmeraldACTIVE program, which might feature a guided bike tour along the
Danube or a hike in Germany's Black Forest.
Scenic
has similar options, like cycling through the Dutch town of Veere or to
a Bordeaux wine estate for a tasting.
As part of its program,
AmaWaterways
has wellness hosts fleetwide in Europe (except for ships in Portugal).
They lead fitness classes like stretching, core strengthening and
resistance-band training and also conduct hiking, biking and jogging
excursions.
The "Let's Go" shore excursions of
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
include walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking and golfing tours. Bicycle to
Claude Monet's home at Giverny or hike up to a 12th-century castle on
the Rhine, for example. The line's Wellness on the Water amenities
include yoga sessions, TRX suspension training classes with certified
instructors, fitness centers and heated pools.
Several lines also keep fleets of complimentary bicycles on their ships,
so passengers can pedal along riverside paths or through cities and
towns on their own.
Some companies offer
shorter river cruises that provide customers
with an opportunity to sample the experience. For example, Avalon
Waterways has itineraries of four to six days on the Danube and Rhine
and CroisiEurope offers a variety of four- and five-day cruises,
including sailings on the Rhone and Seine. American Cruise Lines offers
Mississippi and Columbia river cruises that are less than a week
long.
Click here
to see all departures of four to six days.
Below I've provided links for the topics we've covered in our last 10
river cruise newsletters. Click any link to read more.
10 Best-Selling River Itineraries
-- See some of our most popular river cruises in Europe and the U.S.
American Queen Voyages
-- Explore cities and towns in the U.S. on a cruise along one of its
famed rivers.
Huge Savings on River Cruises
-- Take advantage of these deals for Vacations To Go customers.
AmaWaterways
-- Read about the upscale experience offered by this leading cruise
company.
American Cruise Lines
-- Check out new itineraries and ships debuting in the U.S.
Brand-New Itineraries
-- Take a look at new river cruise itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and
other waterways.
Emerald Cruises, Themed Sailings and More
-- Get a few ideas that may help you plan your next vacation.
Avalon Waterways
-- Learn about new cruises and flexible excursion options.
Discover Europe's Grand Castles
-- See amazing castles and palaces on a river cruise.
France River Cruises
-- Discover the top sights of the Seine, Rhone, Saone and other
beautiful waterways.
Here are this week's
Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per
person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
1)
Rhine Highlights,
8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Amsterdam and
Basel.
Save up to $2,750 per couple. Enjoy additional savings in
certain cabin categories. Starting at $3,170. Departures from April
17 through October 23, 2023.
2)
Danube Dreams,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Deggendorf.
Save 50%. Starting at $1,650. Departures from April 11 through
October 10, 2023.
3)
Burgundy to the Camargue,
8 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Lyon.
Save up to
50%. Starting at $1,478. Departures from April 19 through September
11, 2023.
4)
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps,
8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Basel and ends in Amsterdam.
Save
50%. Starting at $1,850. Departs July 31 and October 30, 2023.
5)
Brilliant Bordeaux,
8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in
Bordeaux.
Save 40%. Starting at $2,049. Departures from April 9
through August 27, 2023.
6)
Romantic Danube,
8 days with Viking. Travels between Budapest and Regensburg.
Fly for
free, plus get reduced cruise fares. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits
beverage package. Starting at $2,599. Departures from July 2 through
November 19, 2023.
7)
Rhine Getaway,
8 days with Viking. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel.
Fly for
free, plus get reduced cruise fares. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits
beverage package. Starting at $2,599. Departures from July 3 through
November 22, 2023.
8)
The Seine, Paris & Normandy River Cruise,
8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Paris.
Save up
to $3,300 per couple, plus receive a free drinks package. Starting
at $2,109. Departures from April 4 through October 24, 2023.
9)
Charms of the South,
9 days with American Queen Voyages. Travels between Memphis and New
Orleans.
Save up to $3,100 per couple in certain cabin
categories. Starting at $2,819. Departures from March 26 through
November 26, 2023.
10)
Columbia & Snake Rivers,
8 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Clarkston and Hayden
Island.
Fly for free, plus save up to $1,200 per couple off the
cruise price. Starting at $4,730. Departures from April 20 through
July 17, 2023.
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