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APT cuts launch prices in 2019 river cruise brochure
Harry Kemble
harry.kemble@
travelweekly.co.uk
APT has released its River Cruising 2019 Europe and Russia brochure.
The cruise and tour operator is
offering exclusive launch prices on all bookings made before April 30. Prices lead in at £2,595 for a twin-share room on the 15-day Magnificent Europe luxury cruise, which is a saving of £2,300. The Amsterdam to Budapest
itinerary on the Concerto-class river ship takes in “both the grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the charm of European village life”. The brochure also features a
new, fully inclusive, festive-themed itinerary. The 15-day Imperial Europe cruise sails in each direction between Amsterdam and Vienna, with departures on November 9 and 23. Guests can experience local
customs including the chance to see a traditional Krampus mask show in Salzburg and a private festive concert at Vienna’s City
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Ponant adds five Med and northern Europe itineraries for 2019
Ponant has published its 2019 brochure, featuring Mediterranean and northern Europe itineraries. The brochure features 46 cruises
to the Mediterranean and northern Europe, including five new itineraries. The nine-day Eternal Aegean itinerary from Valletta,
Malta, to Istanbul, Turkey, on Le Bougainville leads in at €3,140. The brochure also features
itineraries for Le Dumont-d’Urville and Le Bougainville, which sail as part of the Ponant Explorer series for the first time. Four Adriatic cruises, run
APT: New river cruise shore experiences include a steam train journey £2,300
Saving available on a Magnificent Europe trip
Palace. There is also a chance to visit Christmas markets at City Hall and Schönbrunn Palace and dine at Namedy Castle in Germany. Prices start at £2,795 for a twin-share room on AmaBella. The brochure features new APT shore experiences, including a
new rail journey on the Grand Empress steam train, which is available on departures from April to September. The Grand Empress experience includes a welcome reception for guests at Budapest’s Royal Waiting Room. Lunch is served on board followed by a visit to Godollo Palace. Agents can earn a £50 shopping
voucher for every booking made before March 31. To request a brochure, email
agentclub@aptouring.co.uk or
call 0800 046 3002.
aptouring.co.uk
Celebrity reveals series of shore excursions in the western Med
RIVER TRIVIA: Scenic is incredibly excited to announce a new ship will be joining their ever-growing fleet. Launching in 2020, Scenic Eclipse II will embark on her maiden voyage from Athens to Lisbon in 6-star luxury, before the debut sailing season.
scenic.co.uk/sceniceclipseii
Celebrity Cruises is launching a series of shore excursions for groups of up to 24 people. The first tours in the collection will be offered on
cruises in the western Mediterranean. Highlights include a French Day Experience in
Nice and St Paul de Vence, an exclusive Italian Pasta Experience at the famous Martelli pasta factory, and a medieval music concert at Barcelona’s Secret Basilica. Tours for European sailings operate between April 27
and November 10. They are available to book now. More tours will be added globally throughout 2018.
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CMV unveils ship visits programme for UK agents
Ex-UK specialist Cruise & Maritime Voyages is offering up to 1,000 agents the chance to explore four of its ships throughout the year. The cruise line’s ship-visits programme provides agents with
27 opportunities to see Columbus, Magellan,
in partnership with France’s Radio Classique, will give passengers the chance to meet musicians and performers including jazz violinist Didier Lockwood and singer-
songwriter Robert Charlebois.
ponant.com
PONANT: Med & Northern Europe Collection
Marco Polo and Astoria and have lunch on board. Agents can board
CMV’s vessels at ports across the country, including Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Cardiff, Poole and Portsmouth. Agents can download
a registration form with full details of dates and venues at agents@
cruiseandmaritime.com
or call 0844 414 6140.
cruiseandmaritime.com
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