A saving of up to £150 pp on the inaugural departures of their Danube and Rhine charter sailings is available for bookings made on or before 14th August 2018.
Step back in time to the Ottoman Empire and the kingdom of the Habsburgs on the Five-Star Danube Cruise (Fly & Cruise). Nine-days exploring the beautiful Danube including seven-nights cruising from Hungary to Germany. Highlight of the cruise includes opportunities to taste specialities of the region. Described as a ‘real treat for the senses’ customers can save up to £150 pp when booking on the inaugural River Danube cruise departing 9th May 2019.
Enjoy the majestic allure of the Rhine River in all its fairy-tale glory on the Five-Star Rhine Cruise (Fly & Cruise). Eight-days travelling at a leisurely pace along this grand old river. Cruisers can enjoy relaxing and the facilities on board or book optional excursions of Amsterdam and Strasbourg, visit the Black Forest or take a journey on the Medemblik Steam Train. The first departure for this cruise is 17th May 2019; customer can save up to £150 pp on this departure only.
All ‘GRJ’ charter cruises offer journeys aboard the finest 5-star ships cruising the European waterways. The award-winning Amadeus Silver Class ships offer superb facilities and vessels are regarded as part of the overall tour experience. The cruises are designed to bring out the best of the river that they are journeying on, sailing the most scenic stretches during the day and offering the guests a peaceful and relaxing journey between charming European towns.
Guests can select their cabin pre-departure. From standard to deluxe, cabins can be reserved at the time of making the reservation. All cabins are comfortably sized with all the amenities of a 5-star hotel, such as an en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities and a walk-in wardrobe. Deluxe staterooms include a panoramic window balcony whilst the deluxe suites have a walk out balcony over the water, offering the best river views.
Other features of the GRJ charter cruising experience include:
- A welcome drinks reception upon boarding
- A wide-selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options
- Use of on board facilities including a well-equipped fitness room
- Tea & Coffee making facilities in your cabin
- Entertainment provided nightly in the panorama bar
- The friendly proficiency of all staff on board
- A captain’s gala dinner on the last night
- The option to book an appointment with the onboard hair stylist or masseur (payable locally)
With four flexible ways to connect, customers can choose to reach their cruise by flight or escorted rail, they can select from a range of tour and cruise itineraries, or the cruise can be added on to the end of an existing Great Rail Journeys tour. All options for the inaugural departure are eligible for the Early Booking Offer when booked on or before 14th August 2018.
“Our exclusive chartered cruises offer a new approach to river cruising” commented Julian Appleyard, Commercial Director. “By chartering our own vessels, we have been able to craft itineraries and service to meet our customers’ needs.”
