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AmaWaterways Announces Pioneering Colombia River Cruises

July 12, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

AmaWaterways has become the first mainstream river cruise line to offer sailings on Colombia’s Magdalena River. The company has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Metropolitan Touring, South America’s leading tour operator, to offer the all-new […]

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Uniworld Announces 46-night Cruise Through Nine Countries

May 18, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has revealed plans for a 46-night trip covering nine countries aboard five of its Super Ships – three of them brand new. Combined with a land tour, it is the longest-ever […]

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CroisiEurope Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Largest Sailing Programme

April 19, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise operator, has announced its 2022 programme featuring new itineraries and ships, including a second ocean vessel and the 16-passenger Zimbabwean Dream that will sail on African cruise safaris. Featuring more […]

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Uniworld River Cruise Line Reports Booking Surge For Exotic Sailings

February 16, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury river cruise line Uniworld (www.uniworld.com/uk) has seen a 425 per cent surge in bookings from travellers eager to explore exotic destinations. The line’s Managing Director, Chris Townson, said the January year on year sales […]

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Viking Announces Plans For New Nile Ship

February 1, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Viking (www.vikingcruises.co.uk) is expanding its Nile fleet with the addition of Viking Aton which is set to launch in September 2022. Sailing on the 11-night Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary, the 82-passenger ship will join identical […]

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AmaWaterways Launches New Wine Cruises With English Vineyard

January 14, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced two all-new French itineraries and a partnership with one of England’s top vineyards for a wine-themed cruise on the Danube. The line’s 2021 season will include more than 60 […]

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The Future Of Cruising Q & A With Planet Cruise

August 19, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Our Man On The Ground takes a look at the future of cruising in a Q & A with Planet Cruise An increased interest in cruises from the UK and holidays on rivers are among […]

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River Cruises Get The Go Ahead From Foreign Office

July 17, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Updated advice allows UK travellers to return to the world’s waterways River cruising has been given a huge boost with the news that it is no longer part of the FCO’s blanket advice against cruise […]

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Our Man On The Ground Travel Q & A With Crystal Cruises’ Helen Beck

July 8, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

A new ship and far-flung destinations are among the exciting things on the horizon when Crystal Cruises’ resumes sailing – and in the meantime prospective passengers can whet their appetites with a virtual cruise programme. […]

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We’ll Sail Again

May 6, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Surveys reveal strong interest in taking a cruise after lockdown As the UK starts to look at life beyond lockdown and travellers dream of their next holiday, two surveys show people are keen to get […]