Unique Cruises

04/07/2023

BREAKING NEWS:

I am excited to announce that Unique Cruises has been sold to Rediscover Travel and I have taken on the role as General Manager for Rediscover.

We have great plans as we move forward, and over the coming months we will be showcasing some fantastic and unique travel products.

HUGE thanks and gratitude to Clarke Pennington who was invaluable to me in the early days and who set up my systems and processes saving me hours of frustration. And also, to Jacy Tangkhpanya who did a brilliant job in setting up our brand guidelines, produced excellent sales and marketing collateral and designed such excellent e-brochures.

It would be remiss of me not to thank Ingrid Botha who stood by me through the dark days of Covid and who supported my decision to push through with Unique Cruises as the lockdown days turned into weeks, into months, into years. I will be eternally grateful.

So here we are, and the future never looked brighter. Rediscover Travel is amazing and I am looking forward to working even closer with all my travel industry friends and colleagues. Hang onto your hats people......

Rediscover Travel is a team of travel specialists that help create people's dream holidays, while supporting Australian businesses & products, and inspiring to make life changing moments our clients will cherish forever.

09/05/2023

Walter chats with Birgit from A-ROSA River Cruises and Andi from Zeppelin Travel about the fantastic 2023 Rugby World Cup package in Paris, France this October.

Check out https://uniquecruises.com.au/rugby-world-cup-france-2023/ for more information including itinerary, inclusions and pricing.

It is definitely the trip-of-a-lifetime!

https://youtu.be/gI5jdrifRXg

Walter from Unique Cruises chats with Birgit from A-Rosa River Cruises and Andi fron Zeppelin Travel and thte fantastic Rugby World Cup package in Paris, Fra...

08/05/2023

In October 2023, Walter will be taking a group to join Zeppelin Travel's amazing Rugby World Cup cruise / tour in Paris, France.

In the attached video, Walter chats with legendary Australian Rugby Player, David Campese, one of the hosts onboard our floating hotel A-ROSA VIVA about the trip.

For full trip details go to: https://uniquecruises.com.au/rugby-world-cup-france-2023/

https://youtu.be/gDDxXz2QT6E

Walter talks to legendary Australian rugby player, David Campese, about Zeppelin Travel's 2023 Rugby World Cup program in Paris.

03/05/2023

Happy Star Wars Day from the crew at Unique Cruises.

If you are going to be a force - be a force for good! May the 4th be with you....

01/05/2023

May Day, also called Workers' Day or International Workers' Day, is the day that commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement.

The crew at Unique Cruises celebrate all those that fought hard to give us the working conditions and lifestyle we are able to enjoy today.

26/04/2023

Unique Cruises is excited to team up with Zepplin Travel to offer you this exclusive Rugby World Cup package in conjunction with Gullivers, a Rugby World Cup Official Travel Agent.

In addition to attending the RWC final 4 games, we will spend some time in Paris as well as cruise the magestic River Seine on the beautiful A-ROSA VIVA.

Click here for more info: https://uniquecruises.com.au/rugby-world-cup-france-2023/

Click here for Walters intro: https://youtu.be/O2_6xSSPOzE

24/04/2023

24/04/2023

Everything is now confirmed for this trip of a lifetime experience!

Full details being released by Unique Cruises on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

20/04/2023

A Luxury Floating Villa cruise along the canals of France is a holiday experience like no other.

Your Captain, Executive Chef and crew you will ensure you will be well looked after. All meals, beverages (including premium wines and spirits) and excursions (in a private luxury van) are included.

During your cruise, you can be as relaxed (e.g. soak in the hot tub sipping champagne), or as active (e.g. bicycle along the canal pathways) as you choose to be.

For a truly unique holiday experience, contact your local travel professional or visit www.uniquecruises.com.au

Villas

19/04/2023

April is the start of the Luxury Floating Villa / Luxury Hotel Barge season in Europe.

The fleet is back cruising the spectacular canals of France, England, Scotland, Irenad and Italy.

With an average of only 4 rooms, and all-inclusive, each Luxury Floating Villa boasts a Captain, Executive Chef and Crew to ensure your holiday experience is truely unique.

This is river cruising at its very best.

Limited space is still available for 2023. 2024 bookings now available and selling fast.

Contact your local travel professional or visit uniquecruises.com.au for more information.

08/04/2023

EXCITING PREVIEW!

Join me in France this October for the trip of a lifetime....

Full details being released this week.

04/04/2023

2023 Europe Christmas Markets river cruise packages are on sale!

Book and deposit before 30 April 2023 and save €'s.

Visit https://uniquecruises.com.au/europe-christmas-markets-2023-2/ for more information.

25/03/2023

One of our favourite places on the Rhine River in Germany, Rüdesheim am Rhein, is known for its winemaking, especially Riesling wines.

It is also renowned for its famous (and delicious) Rüdesheimer Kaffee. A specialty coffee infused with brandy, (or cognac, or armagnac), with whipped cream - sweetened with vanilla sugar, and topped with dark chocolate shavings, it is particularly delightful on a cool winters afternoon after exploring this beautiful town.

While in Rüdesheim, make sure you explore Brömserburg Castle. A medieval castle, set high on the hill with unapparelled views of the Rhine River.

Rüdesheim, is just one of the fabulous stops on our A-Rosa Christmas Markets River Cruises. For more information visit: www.uniquecruises.com.au

23/03/2023

There certainly is something magical about the aroma of baked apples, cinnamon biscuits and mulled wine as we explore the European Christmas Markets.

You may have vitited Köln (Cologne, Germany) in the summer, but the 'Cathedral City' is completely transformed for the festive season.

Boasting several, distinct, Christmas markets, Cologne is the best start and end city for our 5 Unique Cruises / A-ROSA River Cruises Christmas Markets Packages.

When in Cologne, make sure you exerience 'Wolters Bimmelbahn', a mini-train that takes you to the four main Christmas Markets while adding that extra festive spirit.

Each of the 5 Unique Cruise / A-ROSA River cruises packages combines the best of European River Cruising with the unique festivites of the towns and villages along the romantiic Fhine River.

To learn how you can experience the European Christmas Markets this coming season, contact your local travel professionla today or visit: https://uniquecruises.com.au/europe-christmas-markets-2023-2/

20/03/2023

There is something very magical about visiting the Europe Christmas Markets.

No matter how many times you may have visited Europe during the warmer months, you will be amazed at just how different everything is in the lead up to Christmas.

Combining the markets with a luxury river cruise will take your holiday experence to a whole new level.

For more information contact your local Travel Professional or visit: https://uniquecruises.com.au/europe-christmas-markets-2023-2/

03/02/2023

This week, Walter from Unique cruises caught up interviewed Birgit Eisbrenner, A-ROSA River Cruises Regional Director Australia & New Zealand, to get an insiders perspective of the what separates A-ROSA from the rest of the river cruises in Europe.

Hint: SPA-ROSA, Family Friendly, More Free Time to Explore and so much more.....

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/bPjAmGBuIcM

23/01/2023

Imagine soaking in your private outdoor hot tub, with a glass of mulled wine, after a visit to the fabulous Christmas markets in Europe. The cool air blends with the warmth of the tub while the mulled wine warms you from the inside out.

Now, this is how to experience Europe at its best….

Your luxury floating villa 'Panache' only has 6 rooms so there are only 12 guests on board. Your captain, executive chef, and crew, ensure you have a very unique Christmas experience.

Transfers to and from the markets are by a private vehicle, dedicated to Panache, which means there are no long queues and your driver can drop you off and pick you up close to the action.

We only have two departures in 2023 - December 3rd and December 10th, so contact your local travel professional today to make sure you don't miss out!

Click here for more information: Europe Christmas Markets 2023 - Unique Cruises

22/01/2023

Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán (Festival of the first day), is one of the most important celebrations in Vietnamese culture and celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar.

In addition to our Wellness programs in Vietnam, Unique Cruise has a number of river cruise options available on the mighty Mekong River as well on the world-famous Ha Long and La Ha Bays in Northern Vietnam.

Click on the links below to view our ebrochures:
Vietnam & Cambodia http://brochure.uniquecruises.com.au/books/xdeb
South East Asia Wellness Breaks: http://brochure.uniquecruises.com.au/books/abfn

www.uniquecruises.com.au

16/01/2023

There is something very magical about the Christmas markets in Europe.

Maybe it's the lights reflecting off the snow, the smell of freshly baked pretzels, the atmospheric feeling of holiday excitement, the warm sensation of mulled wine, or the combination of all of these, that makes a visit to the European Christmas Markets an experience not to be missed.

And the best way to experience the best of these markets is either on one of our specially selected luxury hotel barges, or on an A-ROSA river cruise.

Contact Unique Cruises, your local travel professional, today to find out more about how you can have a unique experience this coming Christmas season.



www.uniquecruises.com.au

01/12/2022

Walter chats with Personal Travel Manager Joy Kinsey about her first Floating Villa / Luxury Hotel Barge experience.

Joy chartered the beautiful 6-room L'Impressionniste for her and her clients to cruise the Burgundy Canal in France.

Hear from Joy as she tells us why, after 41 years in travel, this was her 'best trip ever!'

https://youtu.be/Yn10lYIHVTo

Walter Nand from Unique Cruises chats with Personal Travel Manager Joy Kinsey about her first experience on a Floating Villa / Luxury Hotel Barge in Burgundy...

22/11/2022

Unique Cruises has combined their South East Asia river cruises with land-based spa hotels to create unique wellness packages.

Their small-ship river cruises all feature spa and wellness options. So, after a day’s sightseeing you can relax and completely unwind. Now, you can also indulge in hotel spa treatments before and / or after your cruise to create a wellness break tailored just for you.

You have done the hard-yards and deserve a chance to get away, indulge your senses, and re-invigorate your body and soul.

Click the link below for the Unique Cruises Wellness Breaks ebrochure or contact your local professional Travel Advisor for more information.
http://brochure.uniquecruises.com.au/books/kwla/ =1

11/11/2022

Oh, nice coverage in today's Travel Daily as well.....