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Riviera Travel axes single supplements on selected itineraries


Riviera Travel has removed single supplements on selected 2024 cruises on the Rhine and Rhone. The operator is offering 533


cabins without supplements to solo travellers on certain departures in August and October. The itineraries involved in the


AmaWaterways incorporates flights into package prices


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AmaWaterways has begun offering flight-inclusive prices as standard for UK guests for the first time in response to agent feedback. The line has historically published cruise-only


prices, with flights available as an optional add-on. But all prices are now quoted with return air fares from London or Manchester and include overseas transfers between airport and ship. Flight-inclusive pricing has been introduced after


agents shared views that the new system would save time. Packaged flights will be available across the line’s


European river cruises as well as sailings on the Mekong, Nile, Chobe and Magdalena rivers. A five-night Majestic Capitals of the Danube sailing


from Vienna to Budapest costs from £1,975 based on a December 16 departure. A seven-night Best of Holland & Belgium cruise


sailing round-trip from Amsterdam and departing on November 13 costs from £2,549. Both prices include flights, meals, drinks with


lunch and dinner, a cocktail hour and a choice of up to eight excursions. AmaWaterways said it was making the move to


provide “maximum flexibility” for guests, and will also offer cruise-only options, regional departures and business-class flight upgrades on request. “Our mission is to make it as convenient


and efficient as possible for agents to reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise for their clients,” said managing director Jamie Loizou. “In most cases, guests want to book flights along


with their cruise. With the new flight-inclusive pricing, it is less time consuming for agents to book a package, and customers have a complete picture of their river cruise holiday price before confirming the booking.” amawaterways.co.uk


Princess offers up to $400 onboard credit on Med cruises


Princess Cruises is offering up to $400 onboard spend per couple on selected 2025 Mediterranean sailings. Customers booking a cruise


of at least 20 nights by April 30 will receive up to $400 in credit, with $300 available for bookings of between 11 and 19 nights, and $200 for five to 10-night options.


18 11 APRIL 2024 Onboard spend can be


redeemed on speciality dining, shore excursions, spa treatments and in retail stores. The offer includes sailings on


new ship Sun Princess, as well as Regal Princess, Emerald Princess and Sky Princess, plus Star Princess, which is scheduled to enter service in August 2025.


Among the cruises featured


in the offer is a 14-night Mediterranean Adventurer cruise on Sky Princess, departing Southampton on April 12, 2025. The cruise calls at Vigo,


Seville, Malaga, Corsica, Provence, Gibraltar and Lisbon and costs from £1,199 per person. princess.com


Sun Princess travelweekly.co.uk


initiative include the Rhine Cruise to Switzerland; Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg; and Burgundy, the River Rhone & Provence. Prices for the Rhine,


Strasbourg & Heidelberg cruise start at £2,749 in August, while a Burgundy, the River Rhone & Provence sailing starts at £2,199 for an October departure. The removal of single


supplements comes after Riviera Travel announced its “biggest- ever” range of solo sailings in 2024-25, with 12 itineraries available for single travellers. Will Sarson, head of product


for cruising and long-haul, said: “Demand for solo travel is increasing, so by removing the single supplement on some of our most popular Rhine and Rhone itineraries, we are ensuring more people can experience the wonderful ports of call and onshore activities across the finest waterways in Europe.” rivieratravel.co.uk


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