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2019 EUROPEAN
RIVER CRUISES
AMAWATERWAYS
MEDIEVAL TREASURES
Save up to $1,500* per stateroom
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Fly free to Europe
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Free premium excursion to fairytale Rothenburg
7-night voyages sailing from Basel, Switzerland to Nuremberg, Germany
2019 Dates: May 30 | Jun 20 | Aug 15 | Oct 17 | Nov 7
BOOK BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
CALL 1.844.SWCRUISE NOW
2019 CANADA & GREAT LAKES CRUISES
AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY
FRENCH CANADA & THE GREAT LAKES
Save up to $4,800* per stateroom
9-night voyages sailing from Montreal, Chicago and other glorious cities
2019 Dates: Select Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov sailings
BOOK BY JUNE 30, 2019
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2019 EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION
PORTUGAL, SPAIN & THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY
Save up to $2,000* per person
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$200* Shipboard Credit per person
10-night voyages sailing from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal
2019 Dates: Various in July, August & November
BOOK BY MAY 31, 2019
CALL 1.844.SWCRUISE NOW
MORE EUROPE FOR WINDSTAR IN 2020
You can do a European cruise or you can really see Europe. With our partner Windstar Cruises, you can do both. And we’re happy to say that in 2020 they’re upping their game. […]
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OUR FAVORITE SHIPBOARD DINING SPOTS
Dining on a European river cruise or Mississippi river cruise is almost certainly going to be one of the highlights of your voyage. While we try not to play favorites, we must admit that there are a few river cruise dining experiences that really stand out. […]
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WHAT IS VAT?
When sailing on your dream European river cruise, the chances are that you’re going to do some shopping. Maybe a lot of shopping. But when you do, you’ll discover a little thing called VAT which can be confusing if you’re not in the know. […]
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LUCKY SEVEN
Recently, the world of Europe river cruises got a lot more interesting when Viking River Cruises welcomed the latest additions to its river fleet, with the naming of seven new river ships during a celebration on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. […]
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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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deals
2019 EUROPEAN
RIVER CRUISES
AMAWATERWAYS
MEDIEVAL TREASURES
Save up to $1,500* per stateroom
+
Fly free to Europe
+
Free premium excursion to fairytale Rothenburg
7-night voyages sailing from Basel, Switzerland to Nuremberg, Germany
2019 Dates: May 30 | Jun 20 | Aug 15 | Oct 17 | Nov 7
BOOK BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
CALL 1.844.SWCRUISE NOW
2019 CANADA & GREAT LAKES CRUISES
AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY
FRENCH CANADA & THE GREAT LAKES
Save up to $4,800* per stateroom
9-night voyages sailing from Montreal, Chicago and other glorious cities
2019 Dates: Select Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov sailings
BOOK BY JUNE 30, 2019
CALL 1.844.SWCRUISE NOW
2019 EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION
PORTUGAL, SPAIN & THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY
Save up to $2,000* per person
+
$200* Shipboard Credit per person
10-night voyages sailing from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal
2019 Dates: Various in July, August & November
BOOK BY MAY 31, 2019
CALL 1.844.SWCRUISE NOW
*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.