COMPLIMENTARY SAILINGS
For All Frontline Medical Heroes
Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, Hospital Staff, Lab Technicians, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Services Employees
We are immensely grateful for the remarkable sacrifices and dedication of our frontline medical heroes, especially during these times. As a frontline medical hero, you can now reserve your complimentary river cruise until December 31, 2023, with one paying guest in the same stateroom on select 2023 Europe sailings
or any Europe or Mekong sailings within 90 days of departure. embarking in 2023.
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$1000 OFF PER HERO + Complimentary Prepaid Gratuities
on select 2023 Europe sailings
OR
Single Supplement Waived
on select 2023 Europe sailings
Contact Us for Details
From the grand capitals and charming Old-World villages of the Danube River to the fairytale castles of the Rhine to the romance of France and beyond, we are honored to show our gratitude for everything our frontline heroes do while treating them to an unforgettable experience.
We thank you again for your service and look forward to welcoming you on board.
For more information Call Shantha (805) 236-4437 or Email: [email protected]
APPLICABLE 2023 SAILINGS
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Blue Danube Discovery
COUNTRIES: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany RIVERS: Danube 7-night Budapest to Nuremberg, Germany cruise Embark City: Budapest |
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Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe’s most famous destinations. From Budapest, journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Vienna’s sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley winemaking region and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide.
Captivating Rhine
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Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
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Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube
COUNTRIES: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria RIVERS: Danube 7-night Budapest to Vienna cruise Embark City: Budapest or Vienna |
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From Strauss’s The Blue Danube to Mozart’s Linz Symphony, the Danube River has inspired countless musicians throughout the centuries. Their famous melodies are carried on the river’s current, which you’ll follow through some of the most spectacular capitals – Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Vienna, Austria – where they lived, composed and performed, as well as to cities such as Salzburg, Austria, where Mozart was born. Along the way, you will be treated to a variety of live performances by renowned musicians that are sure to fill your heart with love for the Danube throughout the ages. Whether you are a musician yourself, a classical music connoisseur or simply a discerning traveler seeking a nuanced and immersive experience, let the Danube River be your melodious muse on this incredible classical music themed journey.
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Enchanting Rhine COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland RIVERS: Rhine 7-night Basel to Amsterdam, Netherlands cruise Embark City: Basel |
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Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Inspirational towns have given way to great stories, poetry and music, like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad. Timeless traditions remain intact—from the making of Kölsch, Cologne’s legendary brew, to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its river banks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike.
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Melodies of the Danube COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia RIVERS: Danube 7-night Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany cruise Embark City: Budapest |
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Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
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Paris & Normandy COUNTRIES: France RIVERS: Seine 7-night roundtrip Paris cruise Embark City: Paris |
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Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel the “Routes des Abbayes,” visiting some of the most magnificent monasteries, and to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscapes, and you have Northern France.
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland RIVERS: Rhine 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise Embark City: Basel or Amsterdam |
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Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Then there is Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
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Romantic Danube COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia RIVERS: Danube 7-night Vilshofen to Budapest, Hungary cruise Embark City: Vilshofen |
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Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Salzburg and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.
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Essence of Burgundy & Provence
COUNTRIES: France, Spain, Switzerland RIVERS: Rhone, Soane 7-night Lyon, France to Arles cruise Embark City: Arles or Chalon-sur Soane |
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Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!
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Europe's Rivers & Castles
COUNTRIES: Germany, Luxembourg RIVERS: Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Main 7-night Nuremberg, Germany to Wasserbillig, Luxembourg cruise Embark City: Luxembourg |
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From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let the storybook villages—Bernkastel, Cochem and Wertheim—captivate you; and Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road enchant you. Marvel at the world's largest ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the beautiful Chagall windows while in Mainz. Savor the many flavors of Germany with a chance to sample the world-famous wines of the Rheingau, the hearty smoked beer of Bamberg and Rüdesheim’s famed coffee. All along the way, gain an intimate understanding of the history and culture of the places you visit.
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Gems of Southeast Europe
COUNTRIES: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia RIVERS: Danube 7-night Budapest, Hungary to Giurgiu, Romania cruise Embark City: Giurgiu or Budapest |
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Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to see Bulgaria’s natural wonder, Belogradchik, a fairytale stone world of fantastic shapes associated with interesting legends; or to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Ilok, a royal and vinous town. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
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Legendary Danube
COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia RIVERS: Danube 7-night Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest cruise Embark City: Nuremberg |
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Delve into Europe’s history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concluding in Budapest. In between, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal, across the Continental Divide and through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Explore medieval Regensburg and visit Vienna where imperial dynasties built a harmonious blend of architectural wonders. Throughout your journey, get a feel for the land by biking and hiking, and sampling delicate wines and hearty beers.
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Majestic Capitals of the Danube
COUNTRIES: Ausria, Hungary, Slovakia RIVERS: Danube 5-night Budapest, Hungary to Vienna, Austria cruise Embark City: Vienna |
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Delight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe’s most spectacular capital cities along the Danube River during this special 5-night journey. From Budapest, Hungary to Vienna, Austria, follow the paths of kings and queens (Habsburg royalty among them) on up to five included excursions each day. Enjoy guided hikes to hilltop castles such as Bratislava’s gleaming fortress, bike tours to beautiful sites like Klosterneuburg Abbey and tastings of local delights, such as the cake that started a national holiday in Austria: sachertorte. Plus, enjoy the local nightlife as each capital and its architectural wonders illuminate after sunset. Whether you are sailing the Danube River for the first time or returning to venture deeper into the cities that inspired you most, we invite you to celebrate this spectacular journey with us as we treat you like the royalty you are.
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Taste of Bordeaux
COUNTRIES: France RIVERS: Garonne, Dordogne 7-night roundtrip Bordeaux, France cruise Embark City: Bordeaux |
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Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac and Cadillac. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine and food.
