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Cheap river cruises in Germany

travelling b — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:32:25 +0000

A cruise holiday ship is one of the most relaxing way for a holiday. You travel to various countries or cities around the world while enjoying world class amenities. But even with the service and opportunity to travel, they are considered an expensive way to go on vacation. Fortunately, there is an affordable alternative: river cruises. When you’re in Europe, this type of travel is actually one of the recommended methods to see the best things a country has to offer.

As the name suggests, the trip is often limited to rivers (and canals) which is actually a good thing since it allows the tourist to visit various parts of the country without too much effort. In Europe, countries that have beautiful rivers often offer this type of holiday: Germany, France, Austria or Hungary to name just a few.

The biggest advantage of river cruises aside from the fee is the ease of booking. Your travel agency can book this type of cruises a week or two before the departure date. Another advantage is the relaxation on documentation.

Since many of the river cruises happen within a single country, tourists don’t have to bring out their passports every time they dock and visit a tourist attraction.

For a river cruise in Germany for Christmas, eWaterways has a special 2 for 1 offer on a luxury river cruiser: Premicon Queen will take you on a dream cruise from only £400 per person.

Look out for Cheap Cruise Deals

travelling b — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:10:45 +0000

Although, cruise holidays are generally seen as the rich people’s holidays, bargain deals can turn out to make them really affordable. Many cruise companies offer cheap cruises on a regular basis, so the main thing is to know where and when to look for those.

In general, cheap cruises will be found as last minute cruises and late bookings with short period ahead as companies will try to fill unsold cabins. Cabin only deals are the most discounted option on sale, which nonetheless includes all the requirements to have a relaxing break out of the cruise.

The cheapest cruises can be found in particular for short weekend cruise getaways, such as cruises travelling from English Channel across cities on the Belgian and French coast. On board facilities will include gyms, restaurants and bars to fully enjoy the trip.

More exploratory types of cruises that can also be found at affordable rates are cruises across the North Sea. Some of them usually depart from the port of Leith and sail along the Scottish coast, arriving in Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, the following morning. From there, the trip continues to Norway, with a stop to the port of Bergen. Once in Bergen, travellers will have lots of time to visit the town but also the surroundings and, in particular, the fascinating landscape of Western Fjords.

While cheap cruises may not offer all of the facilities that can be found on expensive or luxury cruises, there still is a broad range of available choice for food, leisure and entertainment offers on board. These ones are to be tailored depending on passengers’ choice. Cabin only bookings will then prove to be the most economically convenient option for those who have always wanted to try the experience.

Top ten cheap cruises

travelling b — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:02:34 +0000

Looking for a cruise holiday but are you afraid it would be too expensive? Here’s a top 10 cheap cruises brought to you by eWaterways.com. Have a look at their selection of cheap cruises where prices start from £170pp.

Halong Bay in Vietnam is a perfect cruise destination. You will see the beauty of this World Heritage Site while cruising in complete luxury onboard the Indochina Sails I. The cruise lasts for 3 days but you will have plenty of time for discoveries and exploration: floating fishing villages, caves and small islands. The prices start from £170.00 per person and the available departure dates are in July and December 2009.

The Pearl of the Orient is a 4-day cruise for just £444.50 per person starting August 1 2009 and March 20, 2010. The cruise will take you to Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise along rice fields and mangroves aboard the Jayavarman, a floating boutique-hotel.

A cruise on the Amazon will cost you £316 per person. The Amazon is an ideal place for nature lovers who want to explore the different ecosystems here as well as natural reserves. Manatee Amazon Explorer is a river motor yacht which can accommodate up to 30 passengers so you will be part of a small cruise, far from the crowds.

The Wetlands discovery cruise is yours for just £387.50 per person and you will travel along the Murray River in July 2009 and March 2010. The ship that will carry you along the river is The Murray Princess which is the largest paddlewheeler that operates in the area.

Explore the River Kwai for 4 days at just £521.50 per person starting July 27 to October 26, 2009 only. Start at Kanchanaburi and enjoy different sites of ruins, waterfalls, temples and of course the bridge over the River Kwai.

For just £637 you can enjoy a Grecian Delights Cruise in August and September 2009. For £764pp you can crise the Galapagos Islands for just £764.00 per person! Back to good old Europe, a cruise from Stockholm to Gothenburg will cost you £790.50 (departures in July and September 2009).

From Mandalay down to Bagan, you can have your Ayeyarwady River Cruise for just £410 per person from October 1 to March 25, 2010. Lastly, have a 4 day cruise on Fijian islands for just £600 per person on the Southern Yasawa Islands Cruises!

Free night in the Maldives

travelling b — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:52:59 +0000

Have you ever been to The Maldives? It is an island country consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. A superb location which actually is the lowest country in the world, a chain of more than 1,000 islands.

The islands were discovered by tourists in the 70s and the clear blue waters, the white beaches attract tourists every year to this heavenly location. Ideal for exotic honeymoon holidays or for a luxury family holiday.

The Maldives are ready to be discovered. The best way to make the most of the islands is a cruise. An elegant and cosy ship will take you from coast to coast on these islands. Relaxation, discovery and water activities are on your holiday list and this Maldives cruise aboard the Dhoni Stella has a free night in the package. You book a 7-day cruise but pay only for 6.

Cheap luxury cruise in China

travelling b — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:03:08 +0000

Maybe you missed the Olympics in China last year, but it is never too late to visit the country. You can make the most of your visit by choosing a cruise on the Yangtze River.
The cruise ship is a luxury one – Victoria Queen and she will take you through gorges, forests and mountains. You will see the most impressive project ever built by man – The Three Gorges Dam. The gorges you will pass through are: The Dragon Gate, Misty Gorge, Emerald Gorge Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.

The package also includes day trips to the Ghost City where you will be amazed by the scenery and its temples. Depending on river conditions, you may also visit Shibaozhai, a pavilion built from wood but without a single nail, a masterpiece of Chinese architecture.

Onboard you will enjoy a banquet with Chinese culinary delicacies, a cocktail party, Tai Chi lessons, calligraphy demonstrations and more.

The cruise lasts for 5 days and costs Â£325pp.

Cheap luxury cruise on the Rhine

travelling b — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:09:22 +0000

You’ve never thought that luxury and cheap can meet in the same sentence. If you travel on a budget year after year, every now and then is good to pamper yourself with something more: a cruise. Choosing a cruise doesn’t have to break the bank. If you thing about it, a cruise offers you more: the vessel is a floating hotel which takes you from point A to point B and C. When staying in a normal hotel or hostel, you have to pay extra for moving around the resort (you can walk nearby but for longer distances you need means of transport). On a cruise you have it all: accommodation, travelling and entertainment.

You can find cheap cruises in Europe, along the Rhine with prices starting from Â£546. Departure dates start in April and last until July. This Rhine cruise we recommend start from Switzerland, takes you through Strasbourg and then Mannheim.

There are ship excursions giving you the opportunity to explore these places.
This particular cruise lasts only 3 days, but if you are for the first time on a cruise it is perfect. Once you realise you like it, you can choose a cruise that lasts longer.

The ship which will carry you through this adventure is Premicon Queen, described as a luxurious vessel with more space for passengers than any other ship. On the deck you can relax or play golf. At lunchtime you can enjoy your meal admiring the scenery or sip a coffee and try an authentic Sacher cake. If you prefer to have some time just for yourself, you can stay in the library and read a book, but it would be a shame not to enjoy the changing landscapes unfolding in front of your eyes. You never thought that luxury can be affordable.