River Cruise Newsletter

Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Riviera River Cruises is one of the UK's leading river cruise operators. It is known for its personalized service, highly experienced tour managers and European itineraries that showcase top sights as well as lesser-known gems. Riviera's vacations are competitively priced, and the rate that you pay upfront includes all onboard meals, luxurious stateroom accommodations, bottled water, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi and expertly guided shore excursions.

Vacations To Go customers can receive a free drinks package that includes beer, wine and soft drinks during lunch and dinner. The package normally costs $79 to $299 per person, depending on the itinerary. Book by December 28.

On every departure, Riviera reserves five cabins for solo travelers, with no single supplement. It also schedules cruises just for solo travelers.

The Swiss-built ships -- most named after famed British authors -- carry 126 to 175 passengers. Most ships have a pool, fitness room, sauna, steam room, salon and library. Dining encompasses international favorites and regional European dishes, and guests will find options from an early riser's breakfast to midnight snacks. Standard cabins range from 161 to 183 square feet.

Riviera will launch two new ships in April 2019. The MS William Wordsworth will carry up to 168 passengers on Danube River cruises that sail round trip from Budapest. The 132-guest MS George Eliot will debut on Dutch and Belgian waterways, then move to primarily cruising the Rhine River.

Click here to see all Riviera itineraries, departures and rates.

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Several other lines also are launching new ships in the first half of 2019. Click the links below for ship descriptions and to see their itineraries, rates and departure dates.

AmaWaterways
AmaDouro on the Douro River (102 passengers)
AmaMagna on the Danube River (196 passengers)
AmaMora on the Rhine River (156 passengers)

Viking
Viking Helgrim on the Douro River (106 passengers)
Viking Longship Sigyn on the Danube River (190 passengers)
Viking Longship Einar and Viking Longship Sigrun on the Rhine River (190 passengers)
Viking Longship Tir and Viking Longship Vali on Dutch and Belgian waterways and panoramic Rhine, Main and Danube itineraries (190 passengers)
MS Antares on the Nile River (62 passengers)

Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision on the Danube River (166 passengers)

American Cruise Lines
American Harmony on the Mississippi River (190 passengers)

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Ritz-Carlton is bringing its iconic brand of luxury to oceangoing travel. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will operate three 298-passenger, custom-built vessels in Europe, the Caribbean and Canada/New England; the first ship will debut in February 2020. Sailings range from seven to 14 nights.

On board, guests can expect a casually elegant atmosphere, exceptional service and cuisine and beautifully designed suites with private balconies. Among the onboard dining venues is Aqua, which will offer a menu designed by a Ritz-Carlton chef who has earned three Michelin stars, and Talaat Nam, which specializes in Southeast Asian cuisine. Take in the views from the top-deck Observation Lounge, enjoy an alfresco massage or try out the water toys at the ship's marina.

Each suite includes the services of a dedicated Personal Assistant who will take care of the details for a carefree cruise, like making onshore arrangements or reserving a table in the specialty restaurant.

Among the ports that the Ritz-Carlton Yacht will call at during its maiden season are Le Marin, the yachting capital of Caribbean island Martinique; Soller, a town of cobblestone streets tucked amid the olive groves of Mallorca, Spain; and Rockland, a classic Maine seafront town known for lobster and boating.

Fares include onboard gratuities, 24-hour in-room dining, beverages in your suite and throughout the ship and Wi-Fi.

For Ritz-Carlton cruise departures and rates, click here.

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Many of our river sailings are theme cruises, focusing on culinary traditions, Christmas markets, the Civil War and more. I've listed all of the options below -- click the links for detailed itineraries and all available discounts and deals.

Food and wine cruises
Music cruises
Fall foliage cruises
Christmas markets cruises
Tulip time cruises
European history cruises
Jewish heritage cruises
Civil War cruises
Family-friendly cruises
Active Discovery cruises
Oberammergau Passion Play cruises

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Here are this week's Top 20 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Medieval Germany River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Mainz and Nuremberg. Receive a free drinks package. Starting at $1,859. Departures from May 15 through October 3, 2019.

2) New Year in Venice, 5 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Venice. Single supplement waived. Starting at $1,806. Departs December 28, 2018.

3) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins and ends in Vancouver. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,099. Departs March 17 & 24 and November 10 & 17, 2019.

4) 12 Day Danube River Cruise with Prague, 12 days with Gate 1 Travel. Travels between Budapest and Prague. Save $900 per couple. Starting at $2,299. Departures from March 16 through November 13, 2019.

5) Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth, 9 days with G Adventures. Begins and ends in Lima. Starting at $2,499. Departures from January 26 through November 28, 2020.

6) Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Fly from $499 to $599 per person, plus save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $2,499. Departures from May 1 through December 20, 2019.

7) Romantic Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Vilshofen and ends in Budapest. Save $500 to $2,000 per couple. Starting at $2,699. Departures from March 22 through December 29, 2019.

8) Wonders of Egypt, 9 days with Insight. Begins and ends in Cairo. Save $200 to $400 per couple off the air-inclusive price. Starting at $2,775. Departures from April 8 through October 14, 2019.

9) Mark Twain's Mississippi, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins in St. Louis and ends in Red Wing. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,799. Departs August 4, 2019.

10) Jewels of the Rhine, 8 days with Emerald Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel or Zurich. Fly from $695 per person or save $1,500 per couple when you book a suite. Plus, receive a free extended drinks package, DiscoverMORE tour and an extra $250 per couple discount. Starting at $2,895. Departures from April 13 through December 7, 2019.

11) Lyon & Provence, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Avignon and Lyon.  Fly from $499 to $599 per person, plus save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $2,899. Departures from May 5 through October 29, 2019.

12) Medieval Treasures, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Basel and ends in Nuremberg. Save $500 to $1,500 per couple. Starting at $3,099. Departures from May 30 through November 7, 2019.

13) Brilliant Bordeaux, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save 20% to 30%. Starting at $3,649. Departures from April 14 through August 25, 2019.

14) Budapest to the Black Sea - Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise, 15 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Budapest. Receive a free drinks package. Starting at $4,179. Departures from April 22 through September 30, 2019.

15) Bordeaux Affair, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Fly for free in economy or save $2,000 per couple. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount. Starting at $4,195. Departures from April 21 through October 3, 2019.

16) Splendours of Europe, 15 days with Emerald Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Budapest. Fly from $395 per person or save $2,000 per couple when you book a suite. Plus, receive a free extended drinks package, DiscoverMORE tour and an extra $250 per couple discount. Starting at $4,395. Departures from April 27 through October 19, 2019.

17) Magnificent Moselle & Rhine, 10 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Travels between Cologne and Frankfurt. Save 20% to 30%. Starting at $4,749. Departures from April 23 through August 25, 2019.

18) Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River, 13 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Save $1,000 to $2,000 per couple. Starting at $5,219. Departures from January 14 through December 30, 2019.

19) Unforgettable Douro, 11 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Porto. Fly for free in premium economy or save $3,000 per couple. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount. Starting at $6,495. Departures from May 8 through September 13, 2019.

20) Imperial Waterways of Russia, 12 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Travels between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Save 20% to 30%. Starting at $7,449. Departures from May 31 through July 25, 2019.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

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Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
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