In-Seine luxury
RIVER cruises are an
excellent solution
when clients request
‘something different’ from
their European holiday. A river
cruise is an exciting addition
to a European itinerary, says
Inge Dohibal, owner of Austria
Connection. And it’s hard to
argue – spending seven days
sailing in France certainly
is a satisfying, relaxing and
luxurious way to round off a
European experience.
River cruises are especially
attractive to travellers older
than 45, and people with
special interests such as art
(especially the impressionists)
or European history (with an
accent on World War II and the
Normandy landings). Key draw
cards include the fact that they
offer travellers the opportunity
to experience seven French
destinations in seven days
with a prepaid package; plus,
clients can enjoy five-star
luxury – along with gourmet
food and wines and excellent
service – at a four-star price.
Consider the excellent value
that Amadeus River Cruises’s
Paris and River Seine sevenday
cruise offers. The package
includes beautifully-appointed,
comfortable cabins and suites,
with fine dining, including five
course meals and regional
wines (enthusiasts may
order from a special wine
list offering the produce of
well-known vineyards of the
region for their own account).
Added to this, complimentary
coffee and tea are available
throughout the day and night in
the library, and entertainment
ranges from the Captain’s
gala dinner to a show about
Normandy folklore.
Compare Prices
Prices start from €1 075
(R13 795) pps, with single
supplements starting from
15%. Consider that seven
nights in a five-star hotel
in Paris with daily lunch
and dinner, plus some
drinks, including three fullday
excursions (Versailles,
Normandy, Rouen) and a city
tour of Paris would come to
a minimum of €3 000 (R40
247)pps. In contrast, a cruise
in cabin category B-1 (middle
deck with French balcony) with
all 10 excursions would cost
€2 574 (R34 532)pps.
Excursions are excluded.
Inge explains: “This enables
cruisers to structure their
holidays as they like. Some of
them may have visited Europe
before, so they might already
have seen some of the sights.
Others may appreciate a day
or two of rest.” Inge points
out that an economical way to
add excursions is to purchase
them in packages beforehand,
as this brings a 15% discount.
A ‘C’ package, incorporating
all 10 excursions is €574
(R7 700), and offers excellent
value, with transport and the
services of a knowledgeable
English-spRIVER cruises are an
excellent solution
when clients request
‘something different’ from
their European holiday. A river
cruise is an exciting addition
to a European itinerary, says
Inge Dohibal, owner of Austria
Connection. And it’s hard to
argue – spending seven days
sailing in France certainly
is a satisfying, relaxing and
luxurious way to round off a
European experience.
River cruises are especially
attractive to travellers older
than 45, and people with
special interests such as art
(especially the impressionists)
or European history (with an
accent on World War II and the
Normandy landings). Key draw
cards include the fact that they
offer travellers the opportunity
to experience seven French
destinations in seven days
with a prepaid package; plus,
clients can enjoy five-star
luxury – along with gourmet
food and wines and excellent
service – at a four-star price.
Consider the excellent value
that Amadeus River Cruises’s
Paris and River Seine sevenday
cruise offers. The package
includes beautifully-appointed,
comfortable cabins and suites,
with fine dining, including five
course meals and regional
wines (enthusiasts may
order from a special wine
list offering the produce of
well-known vineyards of the
region for their own account).
Added to this, complimentary
coffee and tea are available
throughout the day and night in
the library, and entertainment
ranges from the Captain’s
gala dinner to a show about
Normandy folklore.
Compare Prices
Prices start from €1 075
(R13 795) pps, with single
supplements starting from
15%. Consider that seven
nights in a five-star hotel
in Paris with daily lunch
and dinner, plus some
drinks, including three fullday
excursions (Versailles,
Normandy, Rouen) and a city
tour of Paris would come to
a minimum of €3 000 (R40
247)pps. In contrast, a cruise
in cabin category B-1 (middle
deck with French balcony) with
all 10 excursions would cost
€2 574 (R34 532)pps.
Excursions are excluded.
Inge explains: “This enables
cruisers to structure their
holidays as they like. Some of
them may have visited Europe
before, so they might already
have seen some of the sights.
Others may appreciate a day
or two of rest.” Inge points
out that an economical way to
add excursions is to purchase
them in packages beforehand,
as this brings a 15% discount.
A ‘C’ package, incorporating
all 10 excursions is €574
(R7 700), and offers excellent
value, with transport and the
services of a knowledgeable
English-speaking guide
included.
