River Cruise Lines - AWS
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River Cruise Lines
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JOIN US IN SPRING 2018 Joining the ship / heading home Flights included / arranged?
Yes, regional flights available
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, rail options available
Ship Specifics
ASIA RIVER CRUISE & DESTINATION FORUM VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
10 - 15/16 APRIL 2018 OPTIONAL SINGAPORE PRE-FAM 8 - 9 APRIL
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
14 luxury river cruise ships on Europe’s waterways, 1 new ship in 2019.
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1/3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Optional shore excursion packages available
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes - Expert Tour Directors and onboard Hotel Managers
Family friendly services / excursions?
Nothing specifically for families but all of the regular shore excursions are available
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym, spa, on deck pool on some ships. 24-hour fitness room, Spa, Infinity Pool on AMADEUS Provence, revolutionary in-door swimming pool on AMADEUS Queen
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Beer, wine & soft drinks unlimited with lunch and dinner
Alternative dining?
Light lunch is served in Panorama-Bar, five-course “Highlight Dinners” (at a supplement)
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Tea & coffee included after lunch & dinner, and 24 hour tea/coffee station included
Money Onboard gratuities
5-7 euros per person per day guideline, at discretion of guests
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Fixed window: 170 sq.ft. French balcony: 188 sq.ft Suite with walk-out balcony: 284 sq.ft
In-cabin amenities
Rituals
Window / Balcony options available
Majority of staterooms feature drop-down balcony or French balcony, Suites with walk-out balcony
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes, available on some vessels
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights not included, but available on request
Flights included / arranged?
Return UK flights are included on all river cruises
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No-Fly options?
No
Private home-to-airport transfers are included on Luxury river cruises up to 75 driven miles from UK mainland departure airport or rail terminal
No-Fly options?
Yes on selected European cruises
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
15 ships across Europe, Asia & Africa 3 new ships in 2019, including the revolutionary double-width AmaMagna
Average pax count
160
Crew to pax ratio
1/3
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe: 21 ships Russia: 2 ships Asia: 8 ships
Average pax count
Europe: 160 Russia: 180 Asia: 100
Crew to pax ratio
1:3 in Europe 1:2 in Russia & Asia
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Choice of guided excursions, usually 3/4 included in every port
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Special Interest Excursions available in many destinations and included, subject to availability. Other optional tours available at a supplement
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes - and highest quality local guides
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / Ondeck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes / Yes / On selected cruises / Yes, heated pool with Swim-up bar or whirpool
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Alternative dining?
Wine, beer and spirits complimentary with lunch and dinner and Complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour prior to dinner from 2018 (Europe) Alcohol included onboard AmaDara (Mekong)/Zambezi Queen (Africa)
Open Dining
Speciality teas & coffee
Yes
At guest discretion
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Fixed Window – 160 sq. ft., Twin Balcony – 210 sq. ft. & Suite – 350 sq. ft.
In-cabin amenities
Custom made beds by Dream Well & Vandijck
Window / Balcony options available
Majority of staterooms offer Signature Twin Balconies – both a French and Outside balcony
Comp water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Yes on all river cruises / no private tours offered
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes both Tour Directors and onboard Hotel Managers
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Varies per ship and destination
Onboard bicycles?
Yes on selected European river cruises
Alcoholic drinks
Select complimentary beverages served on board the cruise. These vary per destination
Alternative dining?
Yes on selected river cruises
Open or Sitting/s?
Open dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes on all cruises
Onboard gratuities
Included on all river cruises
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Chef’s Table seats 28 guests every evening & offers guests a unique tasting menu experience at no additional charge
Open or Sitting/s?
Shore Excursions included?
Size of lead-in suite?
Europe: 160 sq ft Asia: 226sq ft
In-cabin amenities
Bathroom amenities, robe and slippers
Window / Balcony options available
Window Suites, French Balcony, Deluxe Balcony and Twin Balcony suites depending on the ship and destination
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
No
Flights included / arranged?
Included (choice of 27 regional airports)
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No but can be arranged
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Included (Private home pick up service)
No-Fly options?
Yes
No-Fly options?
Eurostar available
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
11 premium ships
Average pax count
170
Crew to pax ratio
1:2.8
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
16 Europe River Ships (3 x Deluxe Class and 13 x Suite Class) and 2 Long Haul River Ships carrying 36 pax (1 extra ship coming in September 2018)
Average pax count
138 -11
Crew to pax ratio
1:3
Shore Excursions included?
No
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes to both
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes Signature / No Private Tours
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes including Kids Clubs during main Holidays times
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / Ondeck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes to all
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Sky Deck Whirlpool, Gym, Hair Salon
Onboard bicycles?
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited throughout the day and evening
Alternative dining?
Yes
Open or Sitting/s?
Open Dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
Tip only upon exceptional service
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Included with lunch & dinner
Alternative dining?
Tapas style restaurant
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes (Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees)
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
21sqm
In-cabin amenities
St. Bart’s
Window / Balcony options available
Yes
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Onboard gratuities
Gratuities included in fare
Wi-fi included?
Included
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
172 – 200 sq ft (80% of staterooms are 200 sq ft)
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitaine
Window / Balcony options available
Floor to ceiling windows with open-air balcony
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
International flights can be arranged on request
Flights included / arranged?
Internal flights are included. International flights can be arranged on request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Private transfers between Paris and the barges are included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, depending where client is departing from
No-Fly options?
No
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
7 ultra-deluxe private barges
Average pax count
Between 4-12 pax
Crew to pax ratio
Very high – varies per barge 4 pax/4 crew 6 pax/6 crew 8 pax/5-6 crew 12 pax/6 crew
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
80 pax, luxury river cruiser
Average pax count
Max 80 pax / Average 50 pax
Crew to pax ratio
Very high more than 1:1
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes – multi-lingual
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes (bespoke) Signature / Yes Private Tours
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes – personal
Gym, Pool, Spa. Resident Doctor on board
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Four barges with pool, one with jacuzzi
Onboard bicycles?
Bicycles can be hired free of charge
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks Alternative dining? Open dining or Sitting/s? Speciality teas and coffees included?
Superb cuisine, including five-course candlelit dinners all prepared by your onboard chef is a real highlight, particularly when accompanied by a selection of wines from France’s finest vineyards. Also included are local Michelin-starred dining experiences.
Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited beer and soft drinks included, house wine included with meals.
Alternative dining?
Two restaurants – main deck and top deck
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Yes - open dining with free seating
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
At discretion of guest
Wi-fi included?
Satellite WiFi available in public areas Wifi is included - no cost.
Money Onboard gratuities
At discretion of guest
Accommodation
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Size of lead-in suite?
Cabins are between 10.6-31 sqm
In-cabin amenities
Bulgari
Window / Balcony options available
All cabins have windows - all cabins are outward facing and have windows (no balconies). The Single, Superior and Deluxe Cabins are on the Deluxe Deck and have good sized windows. The State Cabins plus the Governor’s Suite are on the State Deck and have larger, wall to wall windows.
Complimentary water
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
Variable
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitane
Window / Balcony options available
Yes (all barges have private sundecks)
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
No
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Home to Airport Transfers included?
On request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes
No-Fly options?
No
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
50 ships / premium rated
Average pax count
100
Crew to pax ratio
1:3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Exotic rivers yes, Europe no
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Classic Excursions and Discovery (Bespoke) Excursions Yes - Private Tours on request
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes selected cruises
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Selected ships
Onboard bicycles?
Yes selected cruises
Unlimited
Alternative dining?
No
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
At guest’s discretion
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Variable depending on ship
In-cabin amenities
Yes
Window / Balcony options available
Many of our upper deck cabins have balconies / Juliette and are available at extra cost
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Crystal Mozart (154) Crystal Bach & Crystal Mahler (106)
Crew to pax ratio
Crystal Mozart (1 to 1.67) Crystal Bach & Crystal Mahler (1 to 1.55)
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
On Mozart only. Bicycles are available at selected ports on Rhine-Class ships
Alcoholic drinks
Yes, all drinks, including premium beers, spirits and wines, available at all times throughout the ship.
Alternative dining?
Alternative venues include Blue (Mozart only), The Bistro (all river yachts) and The Vintage Room (add. cost on all yachts)
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Average pax count
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
3 ships two of which are Rhine class 2 additional Rhine-Class ships joining in Spring 2018
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Onboard gratuities
All gratuities are included
Wi-fi included?
Unlimited
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
188 sq. ft
In-cabin amenities
ETRO terry robes and slippers, Nespresso coffee machine. Every suite onboard Crystal River Cruises includes butler service.
Window / Balcony options available
All panoramic balcony suites above the waterline on Rhine-Class ships
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights Included
Flights included / arranged?
Yes, return lights from London included. Regional flights on request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Transfers Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Available for certain itineraries, also included
No-Fly options?
Cruise only option available and flight credit applies.
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe Ships: 7 Russia Ships: 1 Southeast Asia Ships: 1 Ocean Ships: 0
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1:2 / 1:3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Size of fleet
1 ship - Brabant
Average pax count
156 guests
Crew to pax ratio
1:4
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
No – optional tours booklet will be sent out to guests to pre book
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No / No
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes – Exclusively to Emerald Waterways
Onboard Tour Managers?
No
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
There is a fitness room on board. Hair, beauty and spa treatments offered on Haydn Deck.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes these are complimentary
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Optional ‘Drinks with Lunch and Dinner’ package available to pre-purchase at £10pppn. Served with food at lunch & dinner only - a choice of red & white regional quality house wine by the glass and a choice of beer (larger or bitter).
Alternative dining?
Panorama lounge offers lighter snacks and afternoon tea treats
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Dinner is serviced at 7.30pm and there is only 1 sitting
Speciality tea & coffee
No
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on-board.
Alternative dining?
Reflections Restaurant / The Terrace / Sun Deck / in room.
Open dining or Sitting/s?
open seating with tables from two to eight. Guest can come and go between 7pm and 9pm for evening meals. For special sittings at Portabello’s or Table Las Rive a specific dinning time will be allotted.
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
£8.00 pp pn, split between the room stewardess and restaurant waiter. Guests can pre pay at the time of booking.
Wi-fi included?
Wi-Fi internet is included in the price, available throughout Brabant
Money Onboard gratuities
All Gratuities included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
153ft2 to 170ft2
Size of lead-in suite?
Juliette Balcony / suite approx. 236 sq ft
In-cabin amenities
Prija
In-cabin amenities
Rituals
Window / Balcony options available
Emerald Stateroom / Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite / Grand Balcony Suite / Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Window / Balcony options available
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Standard rooms offer a limited view, with a window positioned high towards the ceiling. Juliette Balcony rooms all offer full floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Complimentary water
Bottled water in cabins, chargeable
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Only domestic flights on pre/post extension and on Chindwin River expeditions
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
17 ships ranging from 5-30 cabins
Average pax count
30 pax
Crew to pax ratio
1 to 2
12 Ships
Average pax count
140
Crew to pax ratio
1:4
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Tour Manager + Cruise Director
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym and Spa on selected ships
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Ship dependent
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
Ship dependent
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes Private Tours available on request
Onboard Tour Managers?
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited local soft drinks, local beers, local spirits, coffee, tea and mineral water at the bar and during meals.
Alternative dining?
No
Open dining or Sitting/s?
YES - flexible and with free seating.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
YES jugged coffee and teas
Alcoholic drinks
Optional drinks with lunch + dinner package
Alternative dining?
YES, on most ships
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Tea & Coffee making facilities in all cabins
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Included
Wi-fi included?
Included
Size of lead-in suite?
16 sqm / 170 sqf
In-cabin amenities
L’occitane / Thann
Window / Balcony options available
All cabins with French sliding doors into promenade deck.
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Onboard gratuities
Envelope in cabin – discretionary gratuities
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Size of lead-in suite?
15 square metres
In-cabin amenities
Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries
Window / Balcony options available
French balcony or Deluxe outside balconies on selected ships
Complimentary water included?
Complimentary bottled water in cabins
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Flights included / arranged?
Flights Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
UK Transport Option Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Transfers Included
No-Fly options?
Yes Ferry / Eurostar
No-Fly options?
Available for certain itineraries, also included
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Varies
Average pax count
150 – Between 45 / 174 Guests
Crew to pax ratio
Varies on each ship
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
On selected cruises
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No Signature Tours / Yes - Private Tours available
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No - Adults Only Minimun Age 50 years
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Varies on each ship
Onboard bicycles?
No
Drinks and Dining
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe Ships: 12 Russia Ships: 1 Southeast Asia Ships: 2 Ocean Ships: 1
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1:2
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes – Exclusively to Scenic
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Varies depending on ship
Alternative dining?
No
Drinks and Dining
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One Sitting for Dinner
Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited at all times
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Varies dependant on ship
Alternative dining?
Crystal Dinning / River Café / Portobellos – L’Amour / Table La Rive – Table d’Or / in room / Sun Deck.
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating with tables from two to eight. Guest can come and go between 7pm and 9pm for evening meals. For special sittings at Portabello’s or Table Las Rive a specific dinning time will be allotted.
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
Not included unless specified. Varies dependant on ship
Wi-fi included?
Only included on Regina Rheni II / Felia Rheni II / Amadeus Royal / Van Gogh II / A – Rossa Stella / MS Seine Pricess / MS Cyranao de Begerac offer compliementery wifi.
Accommodation
Money Onboard gratuities
All Gratuities included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Size of lead-in suite?
14 / 15 Square Metres
In-cabin amenities
Varies dependant on ship
Accommodation
Window / Balcony options available
Varies – Regina Rhenii II – Picture windows / Filia Rhenii – windows / Balconies. Amadeus Royal windows / Balconies. Douro queen Window / Balconies. Ms Cyrano de Bergerac Window / Balconies
Size of lead-in suite?
160ft2 to 172ft2
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitane
Window / Balcony options available
Standard Suite / Balcony Suite / Deluxe Balcony Suite / Junior Balcony Suite / Royal Balcony Suite / Royal One Bed Owners Suite
Complimentary water
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Complimentary water included?
Varies dependant on ship
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
River cruising Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Included
Flights included / arranged?
YES included in brochure price. Regionals can be booked
Home to Airport Transfers included?
On selected river cruises
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes! Rail or Luxury Coach
No-Fly options?
Yes (trains)
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
5 exclusive charters plus part charters with A-ROSA & CroisiEurope. A range of 3 Star, 4 Star & Premium Standard
Average pax count
Approx. 120
Crew to pax ratio
Varies
9 in fleet
Average pax count
98 – 130
Crew to pax ratio
1:2.5
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Most cruises have 2 included excursions
Shore Excursions included?
Yes – Many are exclusive, unique & private to Tauck
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No / Private Tours on selected ships
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Tauck Sparkling Events on every sailing / No all Tauck Private
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
X1 Cruise Director & x3 Tauck Directors
Family friendly services / excursions?
Selected ships
Family friendly services / excursions?
Tauck Bridges – Multigenerational Cruising
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Selected ships
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym /Fitness instructor/Masseuse / Plunge Pool / Putting Green
Onboard bicycles?
Selected ships
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining
Alcoholic drinks
Yes - unlimited premium drinks 24/7
Alternative dining?
Arthurs Bistro & Ashore Dining on every sailings
Both – depending on the ship
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open
Selected ships
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Selected departures are unlimited, most have drinks with lunch and dinner
Alternative dining?
Selected ships
Open dining or Sitting/s? Speciality teas and coffees included?
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Discretionary
Wi-fi included?
Wifi – Yes on selected ships
Onboard gratuities
All included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Size of lead-in suite?
13.9 sq. m
In-cabin amenities
Molton Brown
Yes
Window / Balcony options available
Juliett Balconies
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
On selected ships
Interconnecting cabins available?
No – large suites which can sleep 4
Size of lead-in suite?
Various
In-cabin amenities
Various
Window / Balcony options available
BY UNIWORLD
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights from regional airports arranged at time of booking
Flights included / arranged?
Flights from regional airports arranged at time of booking
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, select itineraries
No-Fly options?
Yes, select itineraries
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
2 ships in Europe
Average pax count
120 maximum capacity on both ships
Crew to pax ratio
2.5 : 1 guest to staff average across fleet
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
One included shore excursion per day
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes / No- U Time excursions can be booked with concierge onboard
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No, age is strictly 21- 45 years onboard
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard gym and spa on all ships. No pool.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Complimentary water, tea, coffee all day and complimentary juice at breakfast. All other beverages at a cost.
Alternative dining?
Multiple dining venues onboard
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating with dinner served from a specific time onwards. Only breakfast and dinner included onboard.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Available at a cost
All gratuities included onboard and onshore
Wi-fi included?
Yes, throughout ship
TBC
In-cabin amenities
Bee Kind
Window / Balcony options available
Yes, French balcony available
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
150 on average
Crew to pax ratio
2.5 : 1 guest to staff average across fleet
Shore Excursions included?
All excursions with choice most days
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes / Yes- concierge services available
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes, dedicated family departures available
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard gym and spa on all ships. Pool on select ships.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes, in Europe
Alcoholic drinks
Yes, unlimited, included throughout cruise
Alternative dining?
Multiple dining venues onboard
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Yes - It’s open dining as in seating, and dinner is from a set time onwards. For example they will say dinner is served from 7pm but guest can arrive any time after that.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Average pax count
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
12 ships in Europe including 4 Super Ships, 5th Super Ship launching 2018. 1 ship in Russia, 1 on Mekong, 1 on Lower Ganges, 1 on Yangtze and 1 on Nile.
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Onboard gratuities
All gratuities included onboard and onshore
Wi-fi included?
Yes, throughout ship
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
14m²
In-cabin amenities
L’occitane en provence and Hermes
Window / Balcony options available
Yes, French balcony available on all ships
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes on select ships in Europe
Information correct at time of publishing – CLIA cannot be held responsible for any errors.
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JOIN US IN SPRING 2018 Joining the ship / heading home Flights included / arranged?
Yes, regional flights available
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, rail options available
Ship Specifics
ASIA RIVER CRUISE & DESTINATION FORUM VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
10 - 15/16 APRIL 2018 OPTIONAL SINGAPORE PRE-FAM 8 - 9 APRIL
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
14 luxury river cruise ships on Europe’s waterways, 1 new ship in 2019.
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1/3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Optional shore excursion packages available
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes - Expert Tour Directors and onboard Hotel Managers
Family friendly services / excursions?
Nothing specifically for families but all of the regular shore excursions are available
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym, spa, on deck pool on some ships. 24-hour fitness room, Spa, Infinity Pool on AMADEUS Provence, revolutionary in-door swimming pool on AMADEUS Queen
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Beer, wine & soft drinks unlimited with lunch and dinner
Alternative dining?
Light lunch is served in Panorama-Bar, five-course “Highlight Dinners” (at a supplement)
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Tea & coffee included after lunch & dinner, and 24 hour tea/coffee station included
Money Onboard gratuities
5-7 euros per person per day guideline, at discretion of guests
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Fixed window: 170 sq.ft. French balcony: 188 sq.ft Suite with walk-out balcony: 284 sq.ft
In-cabin amenities
Rituals
Window / Balcony options available
Majority of staterooms feature drop-down balcony or French balcony, Suites with walk-out balcony
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes, available on some vessels
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights not included, but available on request
Flights included / arranged?
Return UK flights are included on all river cruises
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No-Fly options?
No
Private home-to-airport transfers are included on Luxury river cruises up to 75 driven miles from UK mainland departure airport or rail terminal
No-Fly options?
Yes on selected European cruises
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
15 ships across Europe, Asia & Africa 3 new ships in 2019, including the revolutionary double-width AmaMagna
Average pax count
160
Crew to pax ratio
1/3
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe: 21 ships Russia: 2 ships Asia: 8 ships
Average pax count
Europe: 160 Russia: 180 Asia: 100
Crew to pax ratio
1:3 in Europe 1:2 in Russia & Asia
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Choice of guided excursions, usually 3/4 included in every port
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Special Interest Excursions available in many destinations and included, subject to availability. Other optional tours available at a supplement
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes - and highest quality local guides
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / Ondeck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes / Yes / On selected cruises / Yes, heated pool with Swim-up bar or whirpool
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Alternative dining?
Wine, beer and spirits complimentary with lunch and dinner and Complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour prior to dinner from 2018 (Europe) Alcohol included onboard AmaDara (Mekong)/Zambezi Queen (Africa)
Open Dining
Speciality teas & coffee
Yes
At guest discretion
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Fixed Window – 160 sq. ft., Twin Balcony – 210 sq. ft. & Suite – 350 sq. ft.
In-cabin amenities
Custom made beds by Dream Well & Vandijck
Window / Balcony options available
Majority of staterooms offer Signature Twin Balconies – both a French and Outside balcony
Comp water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Yes on all river cruises / no private tours offered
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes both Tour Directors and onboard Hotel Managers
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Varies per ship and destination
Onboard bicycles?
Yes on selected European river cruises
Alcoholic drinks
Select complimentary beverages served on board the cruise. These vary per destination
Alternative dining?
Yes on selected river cruises
Open or Sitting/s?
Open dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes on all cruises
Onboard gratuities
Included on all river cruises
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Chef’s Table seats 28 guests every evening & offers guests a unique tasting menu experience at no additional charge
Open or Sitting/s?
Shore Excursions included?
Size of lead-in suite?
Europe: 160 sq ft Asia: 226sq ft
In-cabin amenities
Bathroom amenities, robe and slippers
Window / Balcony options available
Window Suites, French Balcony, Deluxe Balcony and Twin Balcony suites depending on the ship and destination
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
No
Flights included / arranged?
Included (choice of 27 regional airports)
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No but can be arranged
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Included (Private home pick up service)
No-Fly options?
Yes
No-Fly options?
Eurostar available
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
11 premium ships
Average pax count
170
Crew to pax ratio
1:2.8
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
16 Europe River Ships (3 x Deluxe Class and 13 x Suite Class) and 2 Long Haul River Ships carrying 36 pax (1 extra ship coming in September 2018)
Average pax count
138 -11
Crew to pax ratio
1:3
Shore Excursions included?
No
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes to both
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes Signature / No Private Tours
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes including Kids Clubs during main Holidays times
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / Ondeck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes to all
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Sky Deck Whirlpool, Gym, Hair Salon
Onboard bicycles?
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited throughout the day and evening
Alternative dining?
Yes
Open or Sitting/s?
Open Dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
Tip only upon exceptional service
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Included with lunch & dinner
Alternative dining?
Tapas style restaurant
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes (Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees)
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
21sqm
In-cabin amenities
St. Bart’s
Window / Balcony options available
Yes
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Onboard gratuities
Gratuities included in fare
Wi-fi included?
Included
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
172 – 200 sq ft (80% of staterooms are 200 sq ft)
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitaine
Window / Balcony options available
Floor to ceiling windows with open-air balcony
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
International flights can be arranged on request
Flights included / arranged?
Internal flights are included. International flights can be arranged on request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Private transfers between Paris and the barges are included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, depending where client is departing from
No-Fly options?
No
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
7 ultra-deluxe private barges
Average pax count
Between 4-12 pax
Crew to pax ratio
Very high – varies per barge 4 pax/4 crew 6 pax/6 crew 8 pax/5-6 crew 12 pax/6 crew
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
80 pax, luxury river cruiser
Average pax count
Max 80 pax / Average 50 pax
Crew to pax ratio
Very high more than 1:1
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes – multi-lingual
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes (bespoke) Signature / Yes Private Tours
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes – personal
Gym, Pool, Spa. Resident Doctor on board
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Four barges with pool, one with jacuzzi
Onboard bicycles?
Bicycles can be hired free of charge
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks Alternative dining? Open dining or Sitting/s? Speciality teas and coffees included?
Superb cuisine, including five-course candlelit dinners all prepared by your onboard chef is a real highlight, particularly when accompanied by a selection of wines from France’s finest vineyards. Also included are local Michelin-starred dining experiences.
Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited beer and soft drinks included, house wine included with meals.
Alternative dining?
Two restaurants – main deck and top deck
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Yes - open dining with free seating
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
At discretion of guest
Wi-fi included?
Satellite WiFi available in public areas Wifi is included - no cost.
Money Onboard gratuities
At discretion of guest
Accommodation
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Size of lead-in suite?
Cabins are between 10.6-31 sqm
In-cabin amenities
Bulgari
Window / Balcony options available
All cabins have windows - all cabins are outward facing and have windows (no balconies). The Single, Superior and Deluxe Cabins are on the Deluxe Deck and have good sized windows. The State Cabins plus the Governor’s Suite are on the State Deck and have larger, wall to wall windows.
Complimentary water
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
Variable
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitane
Window / Balcony options available
Yes (all barges have private sundecks)
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
No
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Home to Airport Transfers included?
On request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes
No-Fly options?
No
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
50 ships / premium rated
Average pax count
100
Crew to pax ratio
1:3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Exotic rivers yes, Europe no
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Classic Excursions and Discovery (Bespoke) Excursions Yes - Private Tours on request
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes selected cruises
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Selected ships
Onboard bicycles?
Yes selected cruises
Unlimited
Alternative dining?
No
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One sitting
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
At guest’s discretion
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Variable depending on ship
In-cabin amenities
Yes
Window / Balcony options available
Many of our upper deck cabins have balconies / Juliette and are available at extra cost
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Crystal Mozart (154) Crystal Bach & Crystal Mahler (106)
Crew to pax ratio
Crystal Mozart (1 to 1.67) Crystal Bach & Crystal Mahler (1 to 1.55)
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
On Mozart only. Bicycles are available at selected ports on Rhine-Class ships
Alcoholic drinks
Yes, all drinks, including premium beers, spirits and wines, available at all times throughout the ship.
Alternative dining?
Alternative venues include Blue (Mozart only), The Bistro (all river yachts) and The Vintage Room (add. cost on all yachts)
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open dining
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Average pax count
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
3 ships two of which are Rhine class 2 additional Rhine-Class ships joining in Spring 2018
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Onboard gratuities
All gratuities are included
Wi-fi included?
Unlimited
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
188 sq. ft
In-cabin amenities
ETRO terry robes and slippers, Nespresso coffee machine. Every suite onboard Crystal River Cruises includes butler service.
Window / Balcony options available
All panoramic balcony suites above the waterline on Rhine-Class ships
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights Included
Flights included / arranged?
Yes, return lights from London included. Regional flights on request
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Transfers Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Available for certain itineraries, also included
No-Fly options?
Cruise only option available and flight credit applies.
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe Ships: 7 Russia Ships: 1 Southeast Asia Ships: 1 Ocean Ships: 0
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1:2 / 1:3
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Size of fleet
1 ship - Brabant
Average pax count
156 guests
Crew to pax ratio
1:4
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
No – optional tours booklet will be sent out to guests to pre book
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No / No
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes – Exclusively to Emerald Waterways
Onboard Tour Managers?
No
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
There is a fitness room on board. Hair, beauty and spa treatments offered on Haydn Deck.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes these are complimentary
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Optional ‘Drinks with Lunch and Dinner’ package available to pre-purchase at £10pppn. Served with food at lunch & dinner only - a choice of red & white regional quality house wine by the glass and a choice of beer (larger or bitter).
Alternative dining?
Panorama lounge offers lighter snacks and afternoon tea treats
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Dinner is serviced at 7.30pm and there is only 1 sitting
Speciality tea & coffee
No
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on-board.
Alternative dining?
Reflections Restaurant / The Terrace / Sun Deck / in room.
Open dining or Sitting/s?
open seating with tables from two to eight. Guest can come and go between 7pm and 9pm for evening meals. For special sittings at Portabello’s or Table Las Rive a specific dinning time will be allotted.
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
£8.00 pp pn, split between the room stewardess and restaurant waiter. Guests can pre pay at the time of booking.
Wi-fi included?
Wi-Fi internet is included in the price, available throughout Brabant
Money Onboard gratuities
All Gratuities included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
153ft2 to 170ft2
Size of lead-in suite?
Juliette Balcony / suite approx. 236 sq ft
In-cabin amenities
Prija
In-cabin amenities
Rituals
Window / Balcony options available
Emerald Stateroom / Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite / Grand Balcony Suite / Owners One-Bedroom Suite
Window / Balcony options available
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Standard rooms offer a limited view, with a window positioned high towards the ceiling. Juliette Balcony rooms all offer full floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Complimentary water
Bottled water in cabins, chargeable
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Only domestic flights on pre/post extension and on Chindwin River expeditions
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
17 ships ranging from 5-30 cabins
Average pax count
30 pax
Crew to pax ratio
1 to 2
12 Ships
Average pax count
140
Crew to pax ratio
1:4
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
Tour Manager + Cruise Director
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym and Spa on selected ships
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Ship dependent
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
Ship dependent
Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes Private Tours available on request
Onboard Tour Managers?
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited local soft drinks, local beers, local spirits, coffee, tea and mineral water at the bar and during meals.
Alternative dining?
No
Open dining or Sitting/s?
YES - flexible and with free seating.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
YES jugged coffee and teas
Alcoholic drinks
Optional drinks with lunch + dinner package
Alternative dining?
YES, on most ships
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Tea & Coffee making facilities in all cabins
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Included
Wi-fi included?
Included
Size of lead-in suite?
16 sqm / 170 sqf
In-cabin amenities
L’occitane / Thann
Window / Balcony options available
All cabins with French sliding doors into promenade deck.
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Onboard gratuities
Envelope in cabin – discretionary gratuities
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Size of lead-in suite?
15 square metres
In-cabin amenities
Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries
Window / Balcony options available
French balcony or Deluxe outside balconies on selected ships
Complimentary water included?
Complimentary bottled water in cabins
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Yes
Flights included / arranged?
Flights Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
UK Transport Option Included
Home to Airport Transfers included?
Transfers Included
No-Fly options?
Yes Ferry / Eurostar
No-Fly options?
Available for certain itineraries, also included
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Varies
Average pax count
150 – Between 45 / 174 Guests
Crew to pax ratio
Varies on each ship
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
On selected cruises
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No Signature Tours / Yes - Private Tours available
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No - Adults Only Minimun Age 50 years
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Varies on each ship
Onboard bicycles?
No
Drinks and Dining
Ship Specifics Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Europe Ships: 12 Russia Ships: 1 Southeast Asia Ships: 2 Ocean Ships: 1
Average pax count
150
Crew to pax ratio
1:2
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Yes
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes – Exclusively to Scenic
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Yes
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Varies depending on ship
Alternative dining?
No
Drinks and Dining
Open dining or Sitting/s?
One Sitting for Dinner
Alcoholic drinks
Unlimited at all times
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Varies dependant on ship
Alternative dining?
Crystal Dinning / River Café / Portobellos – L’Amour / Table La Rive – Table d’Or / in room / Sun Deck.
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating with tables from two to eight. Guest can come and go between 7pm and 9pm for evening meals. For special sittings at Portabello’s or Table Las Rive a specific dinning time will be allotted.
Speciality tea & coffee
Yes
Money Onboard gratuities
Not included unless specified. Varies dependant on ship
Wi-fi included?
Only included on Regina Rheni II / Felia Rheni II / Amadeus Royal / Van Gogh II / A – Rossa Stella / MS Seine Pricess / MS Cyranao de Begerac offer compliementery wifi.
Accommodation
Money Onboard gratuities
All Gratuities included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Size of lead-in suite?
14 / 15 Square Metres
In-cabin amenities
Varies dependant on ship
Accommodation
Window / Balcony options available
Varies – Regina Rhenii II – Picture windows / Filia Rhenii – windows / Balconies. Amadeus Royal windows / Balconies. Douro queen Window / Balconies. Ms Cyrano de Bergerac Window / Balconies
Size of lead-in suite?
160ft2 to 172ft2
In-cabin amenities
L’Occitane
Window / Balcony options available
Standard Suite / Balcony Suite / Deluxe Balcony Suite / Junior Balcony Suite / Royal Balcony Suite / Royal One Bed Owners Suite
Complimentary water
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
Complimentary water included?
Varies dependant on ship
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
River cruising Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Included
Flights included / arranged?
YES included in brochure price. Regionals can be booked
Home to Airport Transfers included?
On selected river cruises
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes! Rail or Luxury Coach
No-Fly options?
Yes (trains)
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
5 exclusive charters plus part charters with A-ROSA & CroisiEurope. A range of 3 Star, 4 Star & Premium Standard
Average pax count
Approx. 120
Crew to pax ratio
Varies
9 in fleet
Average pax count
98 – 130
Crew to pax ratio
1:2.5
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
Most cruises have 2 included excursions
Shore Excursions included?
Yes – Many are exclusive, unique & private to Tauck
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
No / Private Tours on selected ships
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Tauck Sparkling Events on every sailing / No all Tauck Private
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Onboard Tour Managers?
X1 Cruise Director & x3 Tauck Directors
Family friendly services / excursions?
Selected ships
Family friendly services / excursions?
Tauck Bridges – Multigenerational Cruising
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Selected ships
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Gym /Fitness instructor/Masseuse / Plunge Pool / Putting Green
Onboard bicycles?
Selected ships
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Drinks and Dining
Drinks and Dining
Alcoholic drinks
Yes - unlimited premium drinks 24/7
Alternative dining?
Arthurs Bistro & Ashore Dining on every sailings
Both – depending on the ship
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open
Selected ships
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
Alcoholic drinks
Selected departures are unlimited, most have drinks with lunch and dinner
Alternative dining?
Selected ships
Open dining or Sitting/s? Speciality teas and coffees included?
Money
Money Onboard gratuities
Discretionary
Wi-fi included?
Wifi – Yes on selected ships
Onboard gratuities
All included
Wi-fi included?
Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Size of lead-in suite?
13.9 sq. m
In-cabin amenities
Molton Brown
Yes
Window / Balcony options available
Juliett Balconies
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
On selected ships
Interconnecting cabins available?
No – large suites which can sleep 4
Size of lead-in suite?
Various
In-cabin amenities
Various
Window / Balcony options available
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Joining the ship / heading home
Joining the ship / heading home
Flights included / arranged?
Flights from regional airports arranged at time of booking
Flights included / arranged?
Flights from regional airports arranged at time of booking
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
Home to Airport Transfers included?
No
No-Fly options?
Yes, select itineraries
No-Fly options?
Yes, select itineraries
Ship Specifics
Ship Specifics
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
2 ships in Europe
Average pax count
120 maximum capacity on both ships
Crew to pax ratio
2.5 : 1 guest to staff average across fleet
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions Shore Excursions included?
One included shore excursion per day
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes / No- U Time excursions can be booked with concierge onboard
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
No, age is strictly 21- 45 years onboard
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard gym and spa on all ships. No pool.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes
Complimentary water, tea, coffee all day and complimentary juice at breakfast. All other beverages at a cost.
Alternative dining?
Multiple dining venues onboard
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Open seating with dinner served from a specific time onwards. Only breakfast and dinner included onboard.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Available at a cost
All gratuities included onboard and onshore
Wi-fi included?
Yes, throughout ship
TBC
In-cabin amenities
Bee Kind
Window / Balcony options available
Yes, French balcony available
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
No
150 on average
Crew to pax ratio
2.5 : 1 guest to staff average across fleet
Shore Excursions included?
All excursions with choice most days
Signature Tours / Private Tours offered?
Yes / Yes- concierge services available
Onboard Tour Managers?
Yes
Family friendly services / excursions?
Yes, dedicated family departures available
Onboard Gym / Spa / Fitness Instructor / On-deck pool / Jacuzzi?
Onboard gym and spa on all ships. Pool on select ships.
Onboard bicycles?
Yes, in Europe
Alcoholic drinks
Yes, unlimited, included throughout cruise
Alternative dining?
Multiple dining venues onboard
Open dining or Sitting/s?
Yes - It’s open dining as in seating, and dinner is from a set time onwards. For example they will say dinner is served from 7pm but guest can arrive any time after that.
Speciality teas and coffees included?
Yes
Money
Accommodation Size of lead-in suite?
Average pax count
Drinks and Dining
Money Onboard gratuities
12 ships in Europe including 4 Super Ships, 5th Super Ship launching 2018. 1 ship in Russia, 1 on Mekong, 1 on Lower Ganges, 1 on Yangtze and 1 on Nile.
Onboard activities / Shore Excursions
Drinks and Dining Alcoholic drinks
Size of fleet / classes of ship?
Onboard gratuities
All gratuities included onboard and onshore
Wi-fi included?
Yes, throughout ship
Accommodation
Size of lead-in suite?
14m²
In-cabin amenities
L’occitane en provence and Hermes
Window / Balcony options available
Yes, French balcony available on all ships
Complimentary water included?
Yes
Interconnecting cabins available?
Yes on select ships in Europe
Information correct at time of publishing – CLIA cannot be held responsible for any errors.
