River Cruise Community

21/11/2024

There are SO many offers coming through from my amazing suppliers. Please comment below if you are looking for a particular offer or destination and I will do the searching for you. 👇

27/06/2024

Have you been considering dipping their toe into river cruising?

These new new 4-day cruises are just the ticket. But be warned, river cruising can be highly addictive.

You can expect total relaxation on board our luxurious ships, you can expect to loosen your belts with delicious fine dining, you can expect to be amazed learning about little-known wonders with insightful local guides… in short, you can expect to have a fabulous short break.

And if that all sounds a little too good to be true, then I had better not mention the free Superior drinks package. We can see it now, you sipping a cocktail on the top deck as the sun sets, reminiscing about the highlights of the day - sounds awful doesn’t it?​ 😉

You have 2 wonderful options:

Seine, Paris & Monet's Garden
First, say bonjour to our Seine, Paris & Monet's Garden Discovery river cruise. Your guests will visit the beautiful garden that inspired the world’s finest impressionist, and learn all about Paris on a guided tour, seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and of course the Eiffel Tower.

Rhine Gorge an Cologne Discovery
Or, say guten tag to our new Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery river cruise. Your guests will want to keep their cameras handy as they sail through one of the most scenic stretches of river in the world, the Rhine Gorge. They'll join a local expert on a guided tour of Rüdesheim, but most importantly get to sample a cheeky Riesling! Our guide will bring Cologne to life too as your guests pass its twin-spired cathedral and vibrant old town. ​

Drop me a message to learn more.

15/05/2024

Discover the magic of France by river with Emerald Cruises

I have been on board and the standard is exceptional. Picture yourself gliding along the Rhone, glass of wine in hand and a light breeze in your face.

I have picked an amazing offer for you, the best price of the year by far!

17th to the 24th of August. Just look at all these inclusions:

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
All food. Selected drinks.
Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
Cheese and olive tasting on board
Guided bike tour of Lyon
20 delectable meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship
Guided tour of Lyon
Regional wine tasting on board
Guided hike through the vineyards in Tournon
Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director
Guided tour of Tournon
Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
Guided bike tour to Glun
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
Port taxes and charges
Guided tour of Viviers
Hike in Viviers
All tipping and gratuities
Guided tour of Avignon
Canoeing excursion in Avignon
Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

The Rhône and Saône rivers meander through the picturesque south of France, where you’ll discover picture-perfect villages, palaces and Roman ruins, and delicious Provençal cuisine.

It is no surprise that the South of France is recognized as the birthplace of photography, its unrivalled beauty comprises the finest examples of French 15th century architecture, with Roman ruins and sun-soaked vineyards nestled at the foot of colossal mountain ranges. Journey to the country’s gastronomic beating heart, Lyon, before enjoying an authentic Provençal dinner on board, hosted by renowned French chef, Fabien Morreale.

Dont miss this price. Drop me a message for more information. 👇

13/05/2024

You’re never too young to enjoy a river cruise!

In fact, many river cruise companies are now catering to the active at heart with adventurous excursions that take you into the heart of beautiful destinations all over the world.

Read my blog about it here 👇

You’re never too young to enjoy a river cruise! In fact, many river cruise companies are now catering to the active at heart with adventurous excursions that take you into the heart of beautiful destinations all over the world. So what are some of the best destinations and ports for an active rive...

13/05/2024

There are so many myths around River Cruising - I bet you can think of some??

To do some myth busting I recently held a 'River Cruise Event'. The lovely Emma from Arosa Cruises and Danny from Emerald and Scenic came to chat to everyone about the joys of river cruise.

We had a fab time with cake, tea, prizes and lots of interesting information.

If I were to do another event, what you like to learn more about? Ocean Cruise? Touring? Adventure holiday? Ski? Rail holidays? Please let me know below👇

08/05/2024

Have you ever wished that you had one place to go to be able search all the cruises available?

Well, I have the answer. I am delighted to introduce my new cruise tool. You can search for your cruise so many ways, I can also do it for you! You can look for River and Ocean cruises, as well as by sailing port, dates and by cruise line!

You can find it here...https://notjustcruise.co.uk/tc/judymason/

I save you time, money and stress when booking your holidays....and best of all? My service is FREE - give me a try!

You can drop me a message or call on 07799 060902

Discover all the latest and best cruises, ships and destinations combined with our unique and free personal cruise consultancy service.

22/03/2024

Emerald Cruises are the small ship experts. Whether guests are in search of the relaxed pace of a Europe river cruise, an enchanting voyage through Southeast Asia, or a journey along some of the world’s most stunning coastlines on board our luxury yachts – our collection of river and yacht cruises will take your customers to the very heart of each destination we visit.

Striking the perfect balance between time spent on board and onshore, each of our insightful itineraries are carefully designed to showcase the very best of what each destination has to offer, allowing your customers to fully immerse themselves in local communities all while enjoying outstanding service and the intimate surrounding of our Emerald Cruises fleet.

Wherever you travel with us, we include a generous wealth of inclusions as standard so that you can rest assured knowing everything is taken care of. Guests can enjoy exclusive excursions and experiences, delicious on board dining and return flights - we even include all gratuities so your customers really can relax and enjoy their adventure.

21/03/2024

CroisiEurope Cruises is Europe’s largest river cruise operator with a fleet of 55 ships. They sail on over 30 waterways worldwide and whilst the majority are rivers they also sail canals, lakes and have two ocean going vessels.

The company is based in Strasbourg, is family run and has over 45 years of continuous experience in the cruise industry. They are proudly French but offer a truly eclectic and international cruising experience where gastronomy, high levels of service, a warm welcome as well as immersive, culturally based excursions are the norm. No matter what waterway and on which ship those drivers of excellence remain unchanged.

They offer cruises on all the major rivers of Europe but also on smaller more niche rivers such as the Loire Valley, the Guadalquivir in Spain and the beautiful canals of France where small ship cruising is ideal. Further afield their unique lake safari programme in southern Africa is exceptional as are their cruises on the Nile, Ganges and the mighty Mekong.

On the oceans they offer coastal cruising in both Croatia and the Red Sea as well as deluxe, all suite cruising around both the Canaries in the winter and Corsica in the summer.

20/03/2024

Hello AVALON...

Discover the world along its great rivers and legendary waterways. Avalon’s state-of-the-art Europe and Asia fleets feature award-winning Suite Ships®, with the largest staterooms, widest views, the most modern amenities, included shore excursions, and more. Cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon, it’s the only time we approve of letting the world pass you by!

5★ Relaxed Luxury River Cruising

The widest views – Avalon Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard
Larger suites result in fewer passengers, so you will never feel crowded anywhere on board

Choose your excursions - Whether it’s paddling a kayak or painting a canvas, each day on an Avalon river cruise is an adventure!

À la carte, four-course dinners, Continental breakfasts, al fresco lunch at the Sky Grill, a tasting menu with a view in the Panorama Bistro – dining choices galore!
Wine, beer and soft drinks at mealtimes, Wifi and gratuities are all included

Have you been on board an Avalon river cruise?

Need to know more? Just drop me a message on 07799 060902

19/03/2024

APT & TRAVELMARVEL have been delighting customers for over 95 years.

It’s the extra little things APT think of that make your holiday totally unforgettable. Whether it’s the inspirational destinations; eye opening experiences; or the fact that so much is included in the price, rest assured APT takes care of everything.

APT and sister brand Travelmarvel, pride ourselves on delivering award-winning river cruises and tours to the world’s most exciting destinations.

Learn from expert inside knowledge whilst you explore iconic sites – as well as discovering undiscovered gems. Experience a new perspective on the world as the sights, sounds and flavours of unfamiliar cultures are brought to life by our hand-picked local guides. And enjoy the unparalleled level of care and attention we have refined over 95 years of family ownership.

APT offer a choice of APT 5-star Luxury and Travelmarvel 4-star flexible, great value river cruises and tours. There’s so much included from excursions, tipping, port charges and flights. Luxury cruises even include private home-to-airport transfers. And Travelmarvel holidays will provide you flexible travel experiences, at marvellous value. Whichever you choose, it’s the attention to detail in our personal service that truly sets us apart.

18/03/2024

Introducing....American Cruise lines

American Cruise Lines is the largest domestic cruise line in the USA, offering both Paddle Wheeler and Modern small ship River and Coastal cruising in 34 states. Every year, the company introduces brand new U.S-built ships and uniquely curated itineraries for exploring America’s most iconic rivers. On all American’s cruises, guests discover the history, spirit, and culture of the United States aboard a sophisticated fleet of American riverboats and small cruise ships. American operates 15 small ships, each accommodating just 100-190 passengers. The company offers over 35 itineraries from Alaska to Florida—personalized cruises which explore both the East and West coasts and the major rivers in-between including, the Mississippi River, the Columbia & Snake Rivers, the Hudson River, San Francisco Bay, Puget Sound, Chesapeake Bay, the New England Islands and much more.

17/03/2024

Lets talk AMA WATERWAYS. I have had the pleasure of staying on board and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were great fun, the food was fabulous and the extra AMA touches were so so appreciated.

Family-owned and -operated for 20 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 25 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and soon to be on Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded and led by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the company is renowned for its extraordinarily warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; its Wellness Programme; and its award-winning, locally sourced cuisine with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, a sun-deck walking track with heated outdoor swimming pools and swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna in 2019, and the introduction of history-making Seven River Journey itineraries debuting in 2023. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travellers and families as well as group and charter options.

16/03/2024

Today, let me introduce you to...Amadeus River Cruises provide five-star European river cruises on modern, elegant and innovative ships that represent excellent value for money. Our 40 years of experience enables us to provide our guests with outstanding levels of service along, with carefully curated itineraries and a vast choice of exciting excursion opportunities.

With a fleet of 14 river ships, Amadeus offers a superb selection of itineraries on the rivers and waterways of Europe and in addition to this we also offer a fabulous collection of themed itineraries including, Golf, Wine, Classical Music, the Rhine In Flames and our festive time cruises. Offering departures cruise only means we have the flexibility to add regional flights or rail and any pre or post cruise stays as required.

Every Amadeus River Cruise Includes:

Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies
Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard
Gourmet dining onboard
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Services of an experienced English-speaking Cruise Director
24 hour coffee station
All onboard entertainment
Bottled water in every stateroom
Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
All local taxes & port charges include

15/03/2024

With so many river cruse lines to book with, it can get confusing. For the next few weeks I will introduce each company, where they go, who they are for and who it suits.

Today I would like to introduce AROSA

For 20 years, A-ROSA River Cruises have been shaking off the formal image of river cruising to create a fun, relaxed and refreshingly different way to sail Europe’s rivers. Designed for families, groups and couples alike, their great value, laidback voyages combine all of the highlights of this beautiful way to travel with all of the flexibility and choice guests love. That means things like no set dining times or table sizes, the chance for guests to explore ports at their own pace and a wonderfully casual atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home, whether young or old.

And while A-ROSA's style is unbuttoned, they never compromise on quality for a second. All UK guests will enjoy a premium all-inclusive package as standard, signature gourmet buffet dining, excellent service and a selection of central docking locations in Europe’s most exciting cities, charming towns and pretty villages. When you’re not busy exploring, there are perks on board like a complimentary SPA-ROSA with a relaxation room, sauna and professional treatment rooms offering a menu of rejuvenating massages and facials, plus a pool or whirlpool on every ship.

The story-book scenery of the Rhine, impossibly grand cities of the Danube, leisurely landscapes of the French rivers and sun-kissed stretches of the Douro await on a collection of four to 16-night itineraries, tailor-made UK flights or return rail. What will you choose to discover?

If you would like to know more, just drop me a message.

14/03/2024

Welcome to The River Cruise Community - Where we love all things River Cruise. I recently attended a river cruise event and got to spend time on 12 different ships in Amsterdam. It truly is a unique way to holiday. I am passionate about river cruise and would love to share this with others who feel the same.

🌊 Welcome Aboard River Cruise Community🛳️

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