Titan/Uniworld on the River Douro with savings up to £650

Titan/Uniworld are offering a 7-night all-inclusive cruise on the River Douro, Portugal on board the specially built Queen Isabel with savings of up to £650 per person on selected 2015 departures. 

Before embarking on the cruise, guests stay in Lisbon, a colourful entreé to sailing the river valley with its steeped-terraced vineyards.   Before embarking at Oporto a visit is made to the ancient university town of Coimbra.

Sailing on the river is banned at night so guests can explore the local villages as well tasting new wines from the old village vineyards at Régua and Pinhão. Excursions include the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Guimarães and Salamanca.

Begin with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for the scheduled Air Portugal or another leading airline flight to Lisbon. Voyage commencing 2 April 2015 11 days from £2,129 per person.  Offers end 30 November 2014.

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AMA's National Cruise Week Discounts

In keeping with all the fun - and special offers - of National Cruise Week this week (Sept 21-29), AMA Waterways have come up with some tempting offers to sample their luxury river-cruise style either this year or in 2014.

Take your pick from:

Enticing Douro
Sail from the historic city of Porto through the vineyards of the Douro Valley, calling at small towns and visiting port producers along the way. Take an excursion (included) from Bara d'Alva to Salamanca, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Departing March 25, 2014, now from £1,428pp (was £1,662) or April 1, from £1,534pp (was £1,787).

Paris & Normandy
Cruise the Seine for seven nights, calling at Vernon, Caudebex-en-caux (for special excursions to the D-Day beaches), Rouen (for Honfleur), Les Andelys and Conflans, visiting chateaux and beautiful landscapes that inspired great artists such as Monet. Departing November 13 and 20, now from £1,693pp (was £1,974).

Provence
Spend seven nights cruising the Rhône, from Arles to Lyon, tasting the Beaujolais wines, exploring Avignon and Arles and admiring the stunning scenery of vineyards, dramatic gorges and lavender fields. Departing November 20, now from £1,693pp (was £1,974).

Enchanting Rhine
Sail between Amsterdam and Basel through the steep-sided Rhine Gorge, exploring towns and cities including Cologne, Rudesheim, Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg. Departing April 1, 2014, now from £1,480pp (was £1,724); November 9, from £1,587pp (was £1,849); November 16 (on AmaReina) and November 17 (on AmaCerto), from £1,534pp (was £1,787).

Romantic Danube
Cruise from Vilshofen in Germany to Budapest, calling at Passau, Linz (for Salzburg), Melk, with its magnificent abbey, Vienna, and Bratislava. There's an overnight in Budapest, with a cruise of the Danube after dark to admire the glittering lights festooning all the bridges. Departing November 11 (on AmaPrima) or 12 (on AmaSonata), now from £1,534pp (was £1,787).
 

All prices include the 15% discount; full board on the ship; complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; daily guided tours and excursions; free wi-fi; free use of on board bicycles (excluding the Douro); and port taxes. Travel to and from the ship is extra. The discount applies to the cruise-only price and is based on two adults sharing.

For more details on National Cruise Week, see this link: http://www.discovercruises.co.uk/national-cruise-week.aspxhttp://www.discovercruises.co.uk/national-cruise-week.aspx

For bookings, be sure to see this link for The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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The 'Royal Barge' On The Douro

Escorted tour specialists Titan Travel have announced the launch of a series of exclusive arrangements enabling travellers to sail on one of the most famous river ships in the world – Spirit of Chartwell. Made famous in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, the ‘Royal Barge’ was seen around the world hosting Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family during the Thames Pageant. Now, it is making new waves, sailing on the beautiful Douro River in northern Portugal, with a number of departures exclusively chartered by Titan. The fabulous ‘Douro River Cruise on the Royal Barge’ package offers either a 3 or 4-night cruise on the Douro, combined with a 3 or 4-night stay in the royally-connected Pousada de Amares – Santa Maria do Bouro. The Spirit of Chartwell is a unique vessel, with a distinctive chocolate and cream livery. Its interior was inspired by the Rene Lalique 1929 Pullman car ‘Côte d’Azur’, with exquisite glass panels, classical figures and lovingly restored Pullman Express armchairs in the lounge and restaurant. Here, guests are served a delicious selection of cuisine as they take in unrivalled views of the river from the large panoramic windows. The intimate vessel has 20 staterooms, each with en-suite facilities and rich cream mahogany finishes. The royal theme continues with a few days at the stunning Pousada de Amares, a restored 12th century monastery in an enviable location on the border of the scenic Peneda Gerês National Park. From the inside of its imposing granite structure, five statues of Kings of Portugal can be seen, bringing to life the pousada’s vibrant history of royalty and opulence. On the first night of the trip, Titan will set the mood for the week with a welcome cocktail dinner party on board. The following day, there is an optional visit to the Mateus Palace and Gardens, after which guests can enjoy a special dinner at Quinta da Avessada in Pinhão. Further highlights include an alfresco Portuguese barbecue dinner on board; an optional visit to the city of Lamego and a visit to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios. Transferring to the Pousada de Amares, there is an excursion to Braga, where sights include the 18th century Neo-Classical Bom Jesus do Monte church, before dinner in the Pousada’s Convent’s Kitchen restaurant in the evening. On the final day, there is the option to take a full-day excursion to the Peneda Gerês National Park, with spectacular natural views and sites of many prehistoric and Celtic settlements. This cruise is available on selected dates in June, September and October and costs from £1,595 per person for a 3-night cruise (full board), and 4-night stay in the pousada (half board) including flights, the services of a Titan tour manager and Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service, transferring travellers from their front door to the airport and back, wherever they live in the UK. For more info visit www.titantravel.co.uk, or for more river-cruising ideas, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's river cruise specialists.

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Save With AMA

AMA Waterways, one of Europe's leading luxury river-cruise operators, has three enticing new reduced-price offers for France, Portugal and the Rhine this summer. The details are as follows: 

Portugal’s Enticing Douro, saving £281pp 
The Douro is one of Europe’s most pure and unspoiled rivers, with deep cleft gorges, lush vineyards, and sleepy fishing villages. AMA's 7-night `Enticing Douro’ cruise departs May 14 and offers a round-trip from Porto, making daily calls along the route to picturesque towns, villages and places of interest, enabling guests to immerse themselves in local culture and traditions. The week-long sailing costs from £1,899 per person (was £2,180), including return UK flights, transfers, all meals, wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, daily hosted excursions, free use of on-board bicycles and free wi-fi. Departures also on May 21, June 18 and August 6. 

Paris & Normandy, with £392pp saving

AmaWaterways offers this week-long cruise embarking in Paris on May 24 and cruising down the Seine to Normandy. The price of £1,949 per person (was £2,341) includes daily tours and excursions, the opportunity to visit Normandy’s beaches and the picturesque port of Honfleur, as well as return flights and transfers, all meals on board, wine and beer with dinner and lunch, free wi-fi, free use of on board bicycles and the company will even send guests’ post-cards free of charge! 

Cruise the Rhine, with £332pp saving

Departing on July 12, this week- long sailing between Basel and Amsterdam is now offered from £1,779pp (originally £2,111). The offer includes daily port calls along the way, visiting cities such as Cologne and Heidelberg, cruising through the legendary Black Forest, and past Switzerland’s Alpine scenery. The price includes return flights and transfers, all meals on board, wine and beer with dinner and lunch, free wi-fi and use of onboard bicycles.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury river cruising specialists.

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AMA's Big River-Cruise Savings

Yes, it's 'Special Offer' time again this week, and the latest comes from AMA Waterways and four terrific specially-priced European river-cruises, including a chance to cruise with former MP and 'Strictly' star Ann Widdecombe!

Cruise through Europe’s tulip fields, saving £400pp

AMA's week long 'Tulip Time’ cruises reveal the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime, sailing past colourful tulip carpets, through green countryside dotted with world-famous windmills and visiting the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent. Departing on March 35, April 3, 8, 12 and 23 and May 1, the voyage costs from £1,399 per person (was £1,599),

Luxury Provence river cruise, saving £550pp

Departing on March 29, this week-long luxury river-cruise embarks in Arles, the setting for many of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces, and cruises to Lyon through Provence’s legendary wine regions. It costs from £1,839pp (was £2,389), and additional departures areon June 28, July 26 and August 9.

Portugal’s Enticing Douro, saving £281pp

The Douro is one of Europe’s most pure and unspoiled rivers, with deep cleft gorges, lush vineyards, and sleepy fishing villages. AMA's 7-night `Enticing Douro’ voyage departs on May 14 and offers a round-trip from Porto, making daily port calls along the route to picturesque towns and villages and places of interest, enabling guests to immerse themselves in local culture and traditions. The week long sailing now costs from £1,899 per person (was £2180), and additional departures are on May 21, Jun 18 and August 6.

Strictly come river cruising, with Ann Widdecombe

Strictly Come Dancing star, novelist, TV presenter and former MP Ann will talk about her life and career in presentations and book signings during a week-long river cruise down the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, departing on October 15. Guests can now sail in her company from just £1,975pp.

All prices include return UK flights, transfers, all meals, including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily hosted excursions, free use of on-board bicycles and wi-fi.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury river-cruise experts.

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AMA's Spring Offers

There is always something special about a spring-time cruise, and AMA Waterways have some great offers for Holland, Belgium, Provence and the Douro in Portugal. Plus they have a special guest aboard in October. Read on for details...!
 

Cruise through Europe’s tulip fields, saving £400

AMA's week-long 'Tulip Time' cruises reveal the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime, sailing past colourful tulip carpets, through green countryside dotted with world-famous windmills and visiting the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent. Departing on March 25 and April 1, 8, 12 and 23, the luxury cruise costs from £1,199 per person, saving £400pp. 

Luxury Provence river cruise, saving £324pp

Departing on April 12, this week-long voyage embarks in Arles, the setting for many of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces, and cruises to Lyon through Provence’s legendary wine regions. The cruise costs from £1,795pp, saving £324pp. Additional departures June 28 and July 26.

Portugal’s Enticing Douro, saving £450pp

The Douro is one of Europe’s most pure and unspoiled rivers, with deep cleft gorges, lush vineyards, and sleepy fishing villages. AMA's 7-night 'Enticing Douro’ cruise departs on March 26 and offers a round-trip from Porto, making daily port calls along the route to picturesque towns and villages and places of interest, enabling guests to immerse themselves in local culture and traditions. The sailing costs from £1,395 per person, saving £450pp.

Strictly river cruising, with Ann Widdecombe


Strictly Come Dancing star, novelist, TV presenter and former MP Ann Widdecombe will talk about her life and career in presentations and book signings during a week-long cruise down the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, departing on October 15. Guests can sail in her company from £1,975pp.

For bookings, follow this link to  the The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's luxury river cruise specialists.

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Titan Travel's Uniworld Preview For 2013

Titan Travel has unveiled its brand new 2013 preview brochure of award-winning river cruises for independent travellers in an exclusive partnership with Uniworld. This special preview brochure, which is out this week, has been rebranded as the 'World's Best River Cruises' and showcases eight outstanding river-cruise itineraries for 2013 aboard Uniworld's fleet of floating boutique-style hotels to some of the grandest and most scenic waterways of Europe. The new branding recognises the supreme quality of each ship with their sumptuous interiors, award-winning service, spacious and beautifully appointed staterooms, fine cuisine (including complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the majority of the cruises) and choice of shore excursions included at every major port of call plus the range of splendid on-board amenities available on each vessel. One of Titan's long-standing principles is that early bookers get the best holiday prices. Therefore, the preview brochure offers the opportunity to take advantage of the lowest guaranteed prices on 2013 cruises, with savings of up to £500 per person for bookings made before June 30, 2012. The brochure features one brand new itinerary with an 8-day 'Venice and the Po River' itinerary on the newly refurbished River Countess. This is the first time Uniworld has featured Italy in its programme and, following a stay in Venice, the trip continues along the River Po to include visits to Bologna for a pasta-making workshop, as well as a city tour of Verona and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ravenna. The 8-day cruise costs from £1,999 per person (if booked by June 30) and includes flights, 7-nights full board cruise, excursions, transfers and the unique VIP Home Departure Service. In addition, the brochure introduces a brand new vessel - the Queen Isabel which will be launching on the Douro River in Portugal from March 2013. Offering two itineraries, the 11-day 'Lisbon and the Beautiful Douro River' and the popular 8-day 'A Week on the Douro River' itineraries, the new vessel is set to be the most luxurious river cruise ship on this majestic river next year. With a unique boutique feel, its elegant suites and junior suites will have full balconies and the restaurant will have panoramic windows to admire the scenery whilst enjoying the sumptuous dinners. There will also be an area for Al Fresco dining and a small pool on the sundeck. Prices for 'A Week on the Douro' start from £1,699 per person (for bookings made by June 30) and include flights, 7-nights full board cruise, excursions with English-speaking guides, transfers and the VIP Home Departure Service. The brochure leads in with a £1,599 price (by June 30) for an 8-day 'Enchanting Danube' cruise from Budapest to Passau including flights, 7-nights full board cruise aboard the sumptuous River Beatrice, excursions, transfers and the VIP Home Departure Service. For more river-cruise info and bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's luxury river cruise specialist.

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Uniworld Announces Queen Isabel For Douro River

Uniworld's Boutique River Cruise Collection is excited to announce it will introduce a new ship, The Queen Isabel, on the Douro River in Portugal. The new ship will have its inaugural sailing in 2013 and will replace Uniworld’s current vessel, Douro Spirit, which was inaugurated in 2011.

Queen Isabel will be a new-build ship and will carry 118 passengers, a slightly smaller capacity than Spirit, which will allow Uniworld to offer more suites, comprising 18 junior suites at 215sq ft and two larger suites at 323sq ft, with the top deck featuring full balconies.

Uniworld named the ship after one of Portugal’s most beloved queens from the late 13th century. President Guy Young explained: “It’s only befitting such a splendid and regal destination is named after one of Portugal’s well-loved queens. I am quite confident Queen Isabel will be very well received when she launches in spring of 2013.”

There will be two Douro itineraries, 'Douro River Valley Discovery' and 'Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley.' Uniworld also offers itineraries across Europe, Egypt, Russia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Each ship offers luxury accommodation with sumptuous interiors, fine dining and unique facilities, with the same service philosophy as sister company Red Carnation Hotels, where “no request is too large, no detail too small."

For booking details, be sure to contact the UK's leading luxury river-cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd, on this link.

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Viking's New Douro River Voyages

Following demand from customers to create a new river cruise holiday along the River Douro, Viking River Cruises has announced a new itinerary for 2013: River Douro, Portugal’s River of Gold.

Named ‘River of Gold’ for its striking quality of light, the Douro winds its way through steeply terraced vineyards, rolling landscapes and pretty towns with colourful castles, baroque mansions and historic monasteries.

Viking guests will visit vibrant Porto, the medieval Spanish city of Salamanca and enjoy a two-night first-class hotel stay in Lisbon, with excursions within the capital, including a tour of the 15th century Jerónimos Monastery. Along the way, guests can indulge in delicious cuisine, including Portuguese specialities and the region’s famous port and tawny wines.

An exciting new itinerary calls for an exciting ship and the Viking Douro was built specifically to sail this scenic river. Spacious and supremely comfortable with panoramic views, large staterooms with French balconies and 360-degree views from the public areas, guests can sit back and relax as they immerse themselves in the glorious scenery.

For booking details, be sure to check out this link with the UK's leading river-cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Uniworld Launches New Douro Spirit

This week, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ new ship, the Douro Spirit (above), made its debut on the "Portugal, Spain and Douro Valley” itinerary.

The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage region, is being increasingly recognised for its wine making and natural beauty, reflected in an impressive 80% growth in UK river cruisers in 2010 over 2009, according to recent figures from the Passenger Shipping Association.

Its port heritage dates back over 2,000 years, with the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. The Douro Valley is also a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty, with rambling vineyards and charming quintas clinging to the steep slopes of its valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions. And this is what you can expect to see and experience from the comfort of Douro Spirit.

Every riverview stateroom and suite onboard features a French balcony, so guests can get closer to the breathtaking scenery of the region’s unspoiled natural landscapes. The Spirit’s common areas provide added comfort with a main lounge featuring a full-service bar and dance floor, a restaurant, sun deck with jacuzzi and small swimming pool, a lovely onboard restaurant with open seating, fitness room, massage room, beauty salon and a boutique.

And all of this is presented on an intimate ship built to accommodate a maximum of 128 passengers and provide the small-ship boutique ambience that Uniworld has become known for.

The 11-day "Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley" cruise includes: three nights in Lisbon at a deluxe hotel; a 7-night cruise in a stateroom with a French balcony onboard Douro Spirit; all meals, with complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner onboard; 10 fully-hosted shore excursions by English-speaking local guides; return flights and transfers. Prices start at just £2,499 per person.

For more info, visit www.uniworldrivercruises.co.uk or contact the river-cruise specialists of top UK cruise agents The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Save up to £1,450 per person on a cruise to Prague

To celebrate the New Year, luxury boutique river-cruise line Uniworld is offering some fantastic discounts. Save up to £1,450 per person with the ‘Manager’s Discount’ on the Treasures of Prague cruise that goes along the Rhine and Main rivers, if booked by January 31. This is a wonderful opportunity to see some of the most beautiful parts of Central Europe, as well as the fabled city of Prague, the ‘City of Spires’.

There are also other remarkable discounts available, with cruises on the Imperial Waterways of Russia, the enchanting Danube, Portugal , Spain and the Douro river, Castles along the Rhine, Paris and Normandy and Burgundy and Provence. Book by January 31 and you can look to savef up to £900 with the Manager’s Special Discount and from £150 if made before March 31.

Remember that the Uniworld ships are some of the most luxurious sailing the rivers of Europe and have the only Zagat-rated restaurants on the waterways. Other points of distinction include private car door-to-door transfer service, flights from your choice of departure airport and luxuriously appointed riverview staterooms. An added attraction for single people is that many cruises are now available without having to pay a singles supplement.

Check out http://www.uniworldrivercruises.co.uk/ or contact the river-cruise specialists at The Cruise Line Ltd.

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River Cruising Through Spain and Portugal.

By guest blogger Steve Newman

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is proud to announce its new luxury ship, the Douro Spirit, which will sail along Portugal and Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Douro River. In 2011, the beautiful Spirit will be the most elegant ship to sail through the magnificent Douro River Valley.

The Douro Valley is a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty, with rambling vineyards and charming quintas clinging to the steep slopes of its valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions. And this is what guests can expect to see and experience from the comfort of Douro Spirit.

Every river-view stateroom and suite features a French balcony, so guests can get closer than ever to the breathtaking scenery of the region’s unspoiled natural landscapes. Staterooms and suites also feature fine linens, built-in closets, flat-screen televisions with satellite, and complimentary bottled water. Each bathroom is stocked with L’Occitane bath and body products and cosy waffle bathrobes.

Explore the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon, uncovering a treasure trove of Old World architecture. Visit Coimbra, the “Birthplace of Kings”; Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges” with its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval city centre; Guimãres, which also has its own UNESCO-listed Medieval city centre; and Salamanca, Spain, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taste a variety of wonderful local wines from village vineyards, including the famed Port. Feast on a traditional meal at the Alpendurada Monastery; enjoy an authentic Spanish-style lunch complete with a flamenco show and dine at the Vintage House Hotel, a magnificent18th-century wine quinta overlooking the Douro. And, all along the way, uncover a land of genuine beauty and breathtaking charm, and meet warm-hearted, friendly people with welcoming open arms.

Uniworld’s 11-day Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley Cruise includes: three nights in Lisbon at a deluxe hotel with breakfast; a seven-night cruise in a stateroom with a French balcony onboard the Douro Spirit; all meals with complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks served with dinner onboard; ten fully hosted shore excursions by English-speaking local guides; and transfers on arrival and departure days.

For more information, visit http://www.uniworldrivercruises.co.uk/ or call the river-cruise agents of the UK's top cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd.

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The Best Read At Sea!

Calling all cruise fans! And yes, that means YOU!

The new (Autumn) edition of World of Cruising magazine is now out, and is also available for viewing online.

So be sure to check it out for a fabulous in-depth look at the Panama Canal, River Cruising on the Douro River in Portugal and Spain, a preview of the mighty Oasis of the Seas of Royal Caribbean, a farewell to Fred. Olsen's old faithful Black Prince and much, much more besides.

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