Trip Type: River Cruise
Danube Christmas Markets
DANUBE CHRISTMAS MARKET CRUISE – BUDAPEST TO VIENNA
8-day river cruise from:
- NZ$5,199 pp twin share
Travel Dates: Nov 2025 – Sep 2026
Your Danube Christmas Market cruise includes:
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- A welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal greeting from the Captain, Experience Director and Hotel Manager
- Special themed menus on the first and last night on board
- Afternoon tea service during one scenic sailing
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water included with all lunches and dinners
- Farewell reception with sparkling wine
On-land experiences:
- Guided sightseeing with English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts in each destination
- Optional experiences available to enhance your journey
- Audio headset systems provided for guided walking tours
- Bicycles available on shore for independent exploration
Notes: Airfares are additional. Optional experiences may incur extra cost. Pricing and availability are subject to change and should be confirmed at time of booking.
Best of the Danube
DANUBE RIVER CRUISE – BUDAPEST TO PASSAU
8-day river cruise from:
- NZ$4,674 pp twin share
Travel Dates: April – May 2026
Your Danube river cruise includes:
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- A welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal greeting from the Captain, Experience Director and Hotel Manager
- Special themed menus on the first and last night on board
- Afternoon tea service during one scenic sailing
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water included with all lunches and dinners
- Farewell reception with sparkling wine
On-land experiences:
- Guided sightseeing with English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts in each destination
- Optional experiences available to enhance your journey
- Audio headset systems provided for guided walking tours
- Bicycles available on shore for independent exploration
Notes: Airfares are additional. Optional experiences may incur extra cost. Pricing and availability are subject to change and should be confirmed at time of booking.
Rhine Christmas Markets
RHINE CHRISTMAS MARKET CRUISE – DÜSSELDORF TO BASEL
8-day river cruise from:
- NZ$5,699 pp twin share
Travel Dates: December 2026
Your Christmas Market cruise includes:
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- A welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal greeting from the Captain, Experience Director and Hotel Manager
- Special themed menus on your first and last night on board
- Afternoon tea service during one festive scenic sailing
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water included with all lunches and dinners
- Farewell reception with sparkling wine
On-land experiences:
- Guided sightseeing in each port with English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts
- Optional experiences available to enhance your journey and Christmas market visits
- Audio headset systems provided for guided walking tours
- Bicycles available on shore for independent exploration
Notes: Airfares are additional. Optional tours may incur extra cost. Pricing, inclusions and availability are subject to change and should be confirmed at time of booking.
Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam
Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam
10-day holiday cruise from:
- NZ$6,204 pp twin share
Travel Dates: April – May 2026
Your cruise includes:
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
- A welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal greeting from the Captain, Experience Director and Hotel Manager
- Special themed menus on your first and last night on board
- A dedicated afternoon tea service during one scenic sailing
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water included with all lunches and dinners
- Farewell reception with sparkling wine
On-land experiences:
- Guided sightseeing with English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts
- Optional experiences available to complement and complete your travel experience
- Audio headset systems provided for all guided tours
- Bicycles available on shore for independent exploration
Notes: Airfares are additional. Optional tours are available at extra cost. Pricing and inclusions are subject to change and should be confirmed at time of booking.
Magnificent Europe
EUROPE – MAGNIFICENT EUROPE (Budapest → Amsterdam)
14 night river cruise from:
NZ$10176 pp*
*Pricing varies by departure date and stateroom type*
Travel dates: Select departure dates 2026 (check availability)
Your Europe package includes:
- 14 nights onboard a luxury APT river ship (Solara or Ostara)
- In-suite dining & beverage service in all suites
- 41 meals & a wide selection of onboard beverages
- All-inclusive sightseeing & shore excursions
- Transfers, port charges & gratuities
- Signature Experiences: Namedy Castle visit with morning tea; Vienna City Palace cocktail party & private concert; Gaisberg Mountain lunch & Sound of Music show
Notes: Flights are not included unless specified.
On SALE until sold out!
*Price based on twin share per person. Dates and pricing are indicative; dynamic seasonal pricing applies. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply.
Halong Bay & Red River
HALONG BAY & RED RIVER EXPEDITION
10 night cruise from:
NZ$6,550 pp*
NZ$7,800 pp*
*Pricing varies by departure date and stateroom type*
Travel dates: Select dates from 2026 – 2027 (check availability)
Your package includes:
- 10 nights onboard Pandaw ship cruising Halong Bay, Red River Delta & upper tributaries
- Entrance fees & guided shore excursions with English-speaking guides
- Main meals available onboard
- Local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes
- Transfers between ports of embarkation and Hanoi International Airport at start & end
- Gratuities to crew
Notes: International flights, visa costs, port dues, laundry, beverages beyond those mentioned, and tips to local guides may be extra. Schedule subject to change due to river / local conditions.
On SALE until sold out!
*Price is per person, twin share. Dates and pricing are indicative; dynamic seasonal pricing applies. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply.
AmaWaterways: Wonders of Colombia
Colombia – WONDERS OF COLOMBIA
7-night river cruise
Stateroom Pricing from:
- Category C Stateroom: NZ$7,300 pp twin share
- Category B Stateroom: NZ$8,578 pp twin share
- Category A Stateroom: NZ$9,058 pp twin share
- Category JS Suite: NZ$9,858 pp twin share
- *Pricing varies by departure date and stateroom type*
Travel Dates: Various departures in 2026
Your cruise package includes:
- 7-night cruise along the Magdalena River aboard a luxury AmaWaterways ship
- All onboard meals with regionally inspired cuisine, wine, beer & soft drinks
- Daily guided shore excursions and immersive cultural experiences
- Onboard entertainment and WiFi
- Port charges, taxes & onboard gratuities
Bonus & Highlights:
- Explore vibrant Cartagena and the colorful streets of Getsemaní
- Visit Palenque – the first “free town” in the Americas – with live local music
- Experience Mompox, a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial charm
- Birdwatching, wildlife encounters, and nature tours along the Magdalena River
- Optional land extensions available in Medellín and Panama City
On Sale Until: Until sold out
*Prices are per person, twin share, in N. Flights to/from Colombia are additional unless otherwise stated. Seasonal surcharges, optional land extensions, and blackout dates may apply. Please confirm final pricing and availability at time of booking.*
Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
Portugal – VIDA PORTUGAL: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
8-day river cruise
Stateroom Pricing from:
- Deluxe Stateroom: $6,965 pp twin share
- Panorama Suite: $9,364 pp twin share
*Pricing varies by departure date and stateroom type*
Travel Dates: Various departures in 2026
Your cruise package includes:
- All meals aboard the Avalon Suite Ship® including regional wines, beer & soft drinks
- Guided excursions (Classic & Discovery) in towns like Lamego, Amarante, Salamanca, etc.
- WiFi onboard
- Port charges, taxes & fees
Bonus & Highlights:
- Wine tastings at local quintas & olive oil farm visits
- Cultural immersion: Fado & Flamenco performances, tile-painting workshops
- Active options: kayaking, biking, hillside walks
On Sale Until: Until sold out
*Prices are per person based on twin share. Flights to/from Portugal are additional unless otherwise stated. Seasonal surcharges, optional extensions, and blackout dates may apply. Please confirm final pricing and stateroom availability at time of booking.
Egypt Experience
(11 nights)
Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt as you cruise the Nile in comfort, explore iconic sites like Abu Simbel, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Valley of the Kings, stroll bustling bazaars, and enjoy authentic Nubian hospitality in a local village near Aswan.