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2019 EUROPEAN
RIVER & WINE CRUISES
AMAWATERWAYS
MELODIES OF THE DANUBE – WINE CRUISE
Save up to $1,700* per stateroom
+
$200* Shipboard Credit
7-night voyages sailing from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany
2019 Dates: Mar 22 | Nov 10
BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2019
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2019 EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION
BRILLIANT BORDEAUX
Save up to 30%* per person
+
$150* Shipboard Credit per stateroom
7-night voyages sailing roundtrip from Bordeaux
2019 Dates: Select Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov sailings
BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2019
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2019 TAHITI CRUISES
WINDSTAR CRUISES
DREAMS OF TAHITI
Save up to over 50%* per person
+
$200* Shipboard Credit
+
Free Air & Hotel*
6-night voyages sailing roundtrip from Papeete
2019 Dates: Nov 7 | Dec 12
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*All offers above are available on select cruises. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Terms and conditions apply. Please contact us for more details and availability.
ALASKA BY SMALL SHIP
It used to be that there were only two ways to see Alaska. You either had to go by a megaship carrying as many as 4,000 people or on a tiny ship with fewer than 100 but with few amenities. Fortunately, we’ve found the perfect balance with Windstar Cruises and their Alaska cruises by luxury small-ship. […]
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GOING DUTCH
One of our favorite European river cruises is a 7-night roundtrip jaunt from Amsterdam with Crystal River Cruises. While you may think you need two weeks to do Europe justice, this compact cruises packs a lot of punch in just one week. […]
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BUILDING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER PADDLEWHEELER
To us, there are few things more fascinating than the construction of a riverboat. How is it built? Why is it designed as it is? And what does it look like under construction? […]
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WORLD’S FIRST EXPEDITION WORLD CRUISE
Silversea Cruises continues to push boundaries with the announcement of the world’s first ever Expedition World Cruise in 2021. Fully inclusive, the cruise is unprecedented with regards to the scope of immersive experiences on offer because the itinerary is crafted to connect the most rewarding travel experiences around the planet. […]
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SMALL SHIPS GET BIGGER… AND NICER
At Select Waterways, we’re the experts in river and small ship cruises but, we freely admit, the definition of “small ship” is rather amorphous. Thirty years ago, for example, of 70,000-ton ship was a megaship. Today, it is considered midsized or even small. […]
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TIPS ON TIPPING
We’re all used to tipping in a shoreside restaurant, tipping a valet or tipping the porter at the airport, but tipping on a river cruise seems far more intimidating when, in fact, it couldn’t be simpler. […]
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DEAD FISH FOR FUEL AT HURTIGRUTEN
Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise operator, has invested heavily in green technology, including battery solutions, and is considered the world’s greenest cruise company. Their next step in small ship expedition cruising is a bit fishy though. […]
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CHRISTMAS IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT OF ALL
While it may be too late for this year, it’s not too early to plan your 2019 holiday getaway to the Christmas markets of Europe, a once-in-a-lifetime river cruise that will have you feeling as jolly as St. Nick himself! […]
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MORE OF A GOOD THING AT WINDSTAR
Windstar Cruises, one of Select Waterway’s premier small ship cruise providers, is starting a major investment and expansion of the Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride. Each will be lengthened and completely refurbished, with many new features added. […]
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VICTORY FOR AMERICAN QUEEN
It turns out that mergers and acquisitions in the cruise industry aren’t just for big cruise conglomerates. American Queen Steamboat Company has just announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Victory I and sister ship Victory II from Sunstone Ships, Inc., owners of the Victory Cruise Lines brand. […]
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2018 EUROPEAN
RIVER CRUISES
CRYSTAL RIVER CRUISES
Save up to 50%* per Stateroom
on Crystal's all-suite, all-balcony & all-butler luxury 13-night voyages sailing from Vienna to Basel
BOOK BY JULY 31, 2018
2019 U.S. RIVER CRUISES
AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY
Save up to $1,800* per Stateroom on select 2019 Upper & Lower Mississippi River cruises, Columbia River cruises, and more
BOOK BY JULY 31, 2018
2018 U.S. RIVER CRUISES
AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY
Save up to $1,500 per Stateroom +
Receive $200 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on select 2019 7-night Danube River cruises