Cruising the Loire Valley on a paddlewheel ship with Orbital Travel and CroisiEurope

Discover some of the Loire Valley’s stunning chateaux and wines of the Muscadet with Orbital Travel. The cruise, a round trip from Nantes,  is on board a new paddlewheel ship, the 4* MS Loire Princesse, which launches in April 2015, operated by CroisiEurope.

There is a full programme of optional excursions  to  towns and cities along the river banks including Saint-Nazaire - which has a harbour with a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding - picturesque Ancenis, Angers, a bustling old town famous for its tapestries and the Chateau d’Angers, Chateau d’Azay-le-Rideau and other chateaux.  

Fares for the seven-night all inclusive cruise - between April and October - start at £1,420 per person including flights and transfers.

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Orbital Travel Expands Nile Fleet

The River Nile continues to be an overlooked travel destination this year with so much focus at the moment on all the new river-cruise ships in Europe (and yesterday's announcement of super-model Twiggy as godmother to the new Emerald Waterways - see this link!), but Orbital Travel are determined to remedy that. The luxury travel specialists have just added the five-star MS Royal Esadora to their Nile cruise programme, bringing their array of offerings on the great river to five. The Royal Esadora was launched in March 2006 and completely renovated in 2009. This modern, stylish Nile cruiser also offers funky surroundings and guestrooms with contemporary spacious interiors. Facilities include a large sundeck with bar, large swimming pool and Jacuzzi. There are two restaurants on board, one being a buffet style with international cuisine, and the other being slightly smaller offering an à la carte menu. Royal Esadora has 62 cabins with foursuites with large picture windows and Juliet balconies from which to admire the unfolding scenery. Prices for a 7-night cruise lead in at £659 per person on Full Board and £719 per person on All Inclusive. The cruise includes 7 nights’ accommodation (upper/middle deck cabin), flights, transfers and 12 excursions escorted by a qualified Egyptologist. Orbital Travel also offers four other 5-star Nile cruisers, namely the MS Monica, the Domina Prestige, the HS Nile Vision and the MS Mayfair. More info: call 0333 123 7147 or visit www.orbitaltravel.co.uk. The next edition of World of Cruising will be out on March 17, and you can see the current version online on our home page at www.worldofcruising.co.uk. To subscribe at our special offer rate for 2014, see this link.

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Orbital Launches Croatia Coastal Cruises

The Dalmatian Coast is looking to be one of the 'hot' destinations of 2014 for its amazing port experiences, plus the stunning shoreline of Croatia and Montenegro. And, with that in mind, Orbital Travel, have announced a new 7-night Dalmatian coastal voyage to its cruise programmes.

The spectacular unspoilt Adriatic coastline boasts more than 1,000 islands, a number of peaceful bays and stunning national parks. This part of the Adriatic, known as the Dalmatian coast, stretches from the northern coast of Croatia all the way to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

The Orbital cruise begins and ends in the picturesque medieval city of Dubrovnik and showcases the region’s stunning scenery; stopovers include the beautiful islands of Mljet, Korkula, Vis and Hvar, the medieval cities of Sibenik, Trogir and Split, and the beautiful Kotor estuary in Montenegro.

Cruises are on board the MS Belle de l‘Adriatique, which offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere with excellent food and the opportunity to spend free time on board, as well as experiencing the local culture and cuisine. 

Departures are between April and October and prices lead in at £1,325 per person, including flights, transfers and 7 nights all-inclusive on board.

More info: call 0333 123 7147 or visit www.orbitaltravel.co.uk.

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