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Blue Water Holidays releases exclusive river cruise brochure

Thurs 7th May 2015

Blue Water Holidays has released its latest brochure dedicated solely to river cruising. From the diverse waterways of Europe to the exotic rivers of Asia, the brochure showcases superb itineraries from ten of the world’s leading river cruise lines, with superb last minute deals for 2015 departures and exclusive early booking discounts for 2016. The brochure also features an exclusive handy guide to river cruise inclusions.

SS Antoinette from Uniworld River Cruises Honfleur on the River Seine Scenic Crystal from Scenic Passau at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers Avalon Vista from Avalon Waterways Oporto on the River Douro Gerard Schmitter from CroisiEurope River Cruises Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, situated on the Danube AmaCello from AmaWaterways Saint Emilion, offered as an excursion on many Rhone itineraries Viking Aegir from Viking River Cruises Cochem on the River Rhine Lord Byron from Riviera Travel Vineyards of Bordeaux Emerald Sky from Emerald Waterways Admire fairytale castles along the Rhine AmaBella from APT River Cruises Angkor Wat on the Mekong La Marguerite from Travelmarvel Bagan temples in Burma, visited on Irrawaddy itineraries

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

All-inclusive cruising on lavishly-appointed ships makes Uniworld the first choice for discerning luxury cruisers. Admire the fairytale castles along the Rhine, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites on the Danube or sample fine wines at Bordeaux’s magnificent chateaux.

Scenic

Exceptional dining choices, unlimited complimentary drinks and once-in-a-lifetime Scenic Enrich experiences - the perfect ultra all-inclusive experience. Discover the treasures of the Rhine including the wine-producing town of Rudesheim or journey along the Danube from historic Nuremburg with its infamous World War II sites.

CroisiEurope River Cruises

Family-owned French river cruise company CroisiEurope has a long tradition of providing excellent value for money and quality service. Journey through the heart of Europe, from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the World Heritage Sites of the Loire and rich flavours of Andalucia.

AmaWaterways

Recently awarded the highest rating in the Berlitz guide, AmaWaterway’s innovative, luxurious ships feature spacious cabins and multiple dining venues. See the sights of Holland and Germany as you journey along the enchanting Rhine, immerse yourself in culture on a voyage along the Danube exploring four contrasting countries or visit the villages which inspired famous artists on a Seine cruise.

Viking River Cruises

Operating the largest fleet on the rivers of Europe, Viking River Cruises offers thoughtfully designed itineraries with enlightening shore excursions. From the popular Rhine and Danube rivers to the elegant Elbe and mighty Yangtze, itineraries are perfect for first-time and more experienced cruisers.

Riviera Travel

Relatively new into the river cruise market, Riviera Travel provides excellent value for money cruises on state-of-the-art ships designed to the highest standards. Discover the sun-kissed hills of Provence and the wild ruggedness of the Ardeche gorges as you journey along the Rhone or cruise the picturesque Rhine and Moselle rivers on a roundtrip voyage from historic Cologne.

Emerald Waterways

Emerald Waterways offer superb value cruises through the heart of Europe on brand new contemporary ships, with special EmeraldPLUS activities and drinks included with lunch and dinner. Explore the jewels of the Rhine including the famous Lorelei Rock, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum and Heidelberg’s impressive castle or explore five contrasting countries on a cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

APT River Cruises

Explore Europe in all-inclusive luxury with APT’s Royal Collection river cruises. With indulgent inclusions, outstanding excursions and unique signature experiences as well as home to airport transfers and complimentary drinks, they offer the ultimate river cruising experience. Discover the beautiful Beaujolais region which has been producing famous wines for centuries and picturesque Provence, renowned for its lavender fields on a cruise along the Rhone or take in some of Europe’s most impressive architecture on a voyage from diverse Amsterdam to historic Budapest.

TravelMarvel by APT

TravelMarvel offers inclusive escorted holidays to Asia, combining river cruising with guided tours and unique Insider Experiences. Admire Vietnam and Cambodia’s stunning scenery and visit local villages barely touched by tourism on a journey along the Mekong or join brand new ship Princess Panhwar in Yangon for a once-in-a-lifetime Irrawaddy river cruise through the heart of Myanmar (Burma).

View the itineraries in our exclusive river cruise brochure or download your copy. Alternatively, you can call us on 01756 706500.

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