cruises BEST FOR LUXURY 1 Uniworld 2 3 4
owns Red Carnation Hotels, the luxury land vibe is taken to the river with opulent suites, four-poster beds, white-gloved butlers, antiques and original artworks. “Boutique-style river cruising and no two ships are the same,” says Clair Selley of East of England Co-op. “Personal experience and attention to detail,” adds Nicola Cowan of The Cruise Specialists. Uniworld regularly upgrades its fleet: this year, the former River Royale emerged as the latest Super Ship Bon Voyage.
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4. Viking River Cruises V 5. Crystal River Cruises
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6. APT River Cruises 7. Emerald Waterways
8. Avalon Wateways 9 10
9. Saga V 10. Tauck
Down from last year 3 ê Up from last year ê New entry V Non-mover 2019 | Travel Weekly Cool Cruises | 41 Scenic
Last year’s winner, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, continues to turn heads with
a modern fleet boasting a choice of restaurants and fully inclusive fares. “You get so much included,” says Andrew Whittle of Six Star Cruises. Scenic’s European Space-Ships feature butler service in every cabin and a minibar that’s replenished daily. “Scenic has stunning ships, amazing itineraries and an all-inclusive package that is hard to beat, as well as an exceptional choice of excursions,” says Stewart Travel’s Kirsty Hood.
AmaWaterways
With a name derived from the Latin word for ‘love’, agents and clients adore AmaWaterways’ “first-class”
ships. “Traditional, stylish and amazing food,” says Caroline North of Thornton’s Travel. This year, the line has set new standards with the launch of double-width ship AmaMagna, the largest vessel on the Danube, with capacity for 196 passengers, larger staterooms and multiple restaurants. It is the last of three new ships launched this year, alongside AmaDouro on the Douro and AmaMora on the Rhine.
Outstanding quality and all-inclusive pricing have propelled Uniworld to the top slot. Part of the group that
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PICTURES: TM STUDIOS; MICHEL VERDURE; SAGA GROUP; MARK VISZLAY; KAREHED PHOTOGRAPHY; M WOLLSDORF/MOVING PICTURES
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