U by Uniworld announces new itinerary and excursions for 2019

U by Uniworld Gen X

U by Uniworld, the new millennial river cruise brand, has introduced a new eight-day Northern France at a Glance itinerary aboard its new ship, The B. She will set sail on April 21, 2019, for her inaugural sail along the Seine River with stops in Paris, Vernon, Les Andelys, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Rouen and Caudebec-en-Caux. “Entering into … Read more

Another river cruise line offers slashed solo fares

Another river cruise line offers slashed solo fares

Luxury line Crystal River Cruises is offering low solo fares in 2018 and 2019. The line has become one of many, like Riviera Travel, Avalon Waterways and Scenic to offer reasonable deals for single river cruises. With Crystal River Cruises, guests can choose on more than three dozen luxury voyages sailing over the next 18 … Read more

Why river ship lines are upgrading

Why river ship lines are upgrading

Big changes are underway among the river fleets of Europe and Asia, as operators step up activities on board and step down the number of passengers. Uniworld is making the boldest changes to its existing fleet. This year The A and The B made their debut in Europe, having been transformed from River Ambassador and … Read more

New specialty themed river cruises, just for golf lovers

New specialty themed river cruises, just for golf lovers

For all golf and river cruise lovers, European Waterways are offering golf-themed charters through France. To celebrate the Ryder Cup, one of the most famous golfing tournaments in the world, guests onboard these special itineraries can play at the top golf courses in France. “We’re seeing increasing interest for hotel barge cruises in Southern France … Read more

APT reveals new Asian itineraries

APT reveals new Asian itineraries

APT earlier this month, launched its 2019/20 Vietnam and Cambodia program with a number of highlight itineraries visiting sites like the beautiful Angkor Wat. On the 13-day Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights tour, the cruise starts in Siem Reap. Moving south and into Vietnam, you’ll uncover local delicacies and history before tying off the journey in … Read more

Luxury line Crystal gives triple Qantas points

Luxury line Crystal gives triple Qantas points

Crystal has formed a partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer where members can earn Qantas points on all cruise itineraries booked over the next four years. Crystal will offer up to three Qantas points per US$1 on all cruise itineraries for passengers travelling by ocean, river and yacht expeditions. The offer applies on all bookings from … Read more

New AmaWaterways and Backroads itineraries

New AmaWaterways and Backroads itineraries

AmaWaterways, with APT has revealed 120 new itineraries with the hiking and biking company, Backroads. The journeys which will be on the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine in 2019 and 2020 also includes nine charters and select sailings onboard AmaWaterways’ largest ship, the AmaMagna. Guests onboard these itineraries will get to experience Backroads’ shore excursions … Read more

How Gen X made the millennials’ U by Uniworld a success

U by Uniworld a success Gen X

Luxury river cruise line Uniworld’s brave attempt to create a new brand for millennials is now enjoying growing bookings – thanks to the realisation that age is really an attitude of mind. U by Uniworld set a 21-45 age limit on passengers boarding its two black-painted millennial ships, A and B, when they launched earlier … Read more