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Amadeus River Cruises has launched its 2025 European river cruise programme which includes new excursion categories. To mark the release, it has rolled out a new travel agent incentive. The 2025 river cruise schedule features itineraries in 13 countries on ten luxury river ships. They range from five to 16 days and include two brand new excursion categories – AMADEUS Active and AMADEUS Taste. The AMADEUS Active excursions feature activities for a range of energy and fitness levels. They include a cycle tour in Vienna along the famous Danube Cycle Path and hiking to the Pöstlingberg in Linz. The AMADEUS Taste excursions are interactive experiences which include visits to wineries and markets with tastings of local wine and delicacies. Prices for the 2025 programme start from £626 per person for the four-night Magic of Advent on the Rhine sailing between Cologne and Strasbourg on 11 December. To mark the launch, Amadeus River Cruises is offering a 15% early booking discount on all 2025 itineraries booked before 30 November 2024. Plus, travel agents have the chance to cruise for free courtesy of the new 'Book 5, Cruise Free' incentive. All travel agents need to do is to make five new 2024 or 2025 Amadeus bookings before 31 December 2024 to earn a seven-night European cruise for two, departing in 2025 or 2026. The free cruise is in an upgraded B1 stateroom.

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- Amadeus Nova to cruise on the Rhine & Danube from spring 2024 -

  Amadeus River Cruises has announced that it is planning a new generation of passenger ships and embarking on a new chapter in premium river cruising with the introduction of Amadeus Nova on the Rhine and Danube in spring 2024. Amadeus Nova will combine luxurious facilities, modern design and innovative shipping technology that will set new environmental protection standards on rivers and create a new generation of passenger ships.   The new vessel is equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric drive and a powerful battery that ensures maximum engine power. The latest generation engines not only significantly reduce emissions but also almost completely eliminate the emission of pollutants thanks to in-house developed filters and catalysts. Moreover, solar panels feed electric energy into the ship’s circuit. The ship also features innovative heat recovery systems that make the heat from the electric engine room and public areas reusable. Highly insulated glass minimises heat loss in winter and heat penetration through widows and glazed areas in summer. Additionally, the use of autonomous control and positioning systems, as well as a semi-autonomous cruising option that aids the captain and increases safety and fuel efficiency are trend-setting changes.   Wolfgang Lüftner, founder and managing director, comments: “Amadeus Nova is our response to the question of whether you can combine ship comfort with environmental awareness. With the new generation, we want to offer the most progressive and environmentally-friendly technology currently available. Thus, Amadeus Nova truly reflects our commitment to sustainable travel. The ship maintains all the characteristics for which the Amadeus fleet is famous and offers customers a new style of luxury cruising.”   Amadeus Nova has four decks, 12 spacious suites (approximately 26.40 m²) with balconies, 67 exterior cabins (approximately 17.50 m² in size and mainly with panoramic windows which can be lowered), elegant wind-protected lounge areas, an open Café Vienna, spa and fitness areas and a heated pool on the sun deck. The ship creates a truly exclusive five-star river cruise experience. The ship’s construction resembles that of Amadeus Riva and Amadeus Cara, both of which have generated high customer satisfaction.   For further information and reservations, call Amadeus River Cruises on 0800 035 6411 or visit www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.uk

Amadeus River Cruises has launched a five-day taster cruise aimed at first-time river cruisers. The ‘Finest Moments from Passau to Vienna’ Danube itinerary brings together historic on a trip through the heart of Old World Europe. Guests will explore the Imperial cities of Vienna and Regensburg as well as the UNESCO protected Austrian Wachau Valley. The cruise begins in Passau and calls in Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Emmersdorf and Durnstein before finishing in Vienna. There are seven departures in 2022 on 30 May; 10 and 18 June; and 1, 2, 8 and 11 July . Cruise fares start from £586 per person including all meals, onboard entertainment, complimentary use of bicycles and port taxes. Flights and rail travel as well as pre- or post-cruise stays can be arranged.  

Amadeus River Cruises has partnered with operator Harmony Voyages, for a series of exclusive music cruises on the Rhine and Danube. Renowned acts lined up include Fairport Convention, Paul Carrack and Richard Thompson. Guests get the opportunity to enjoy ‘up close and personal’ performances from the musicians. 14th June 2022 – an eight-day Rhine cruise features co-founder of Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, acoustic four-piece Track Dogs and folk duo Broom Bezzums. The cruise from Basel to Amsterdam takes place on the 150-guest Amadeus Queen and sails from Strasbourg to Cologne. Prices from £2,249 per person. 21st June 2022 – an eight-day Rhine cruise with Fairport Convention which will include live performances of songs and stand-up comedy from band members. The cruise from Amsterdam to Basel takes place on the 150-guest Amadeus Queen. Prices from £2,149 per person. 9th July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise with folk rock band Oysterband, and singer and songwriter, Thea Gilmore. The cruise from Passau to Budapest takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara and calls at Regensburg, Linz, Melk, Emmersdorf, Vienna and Bratislava. Prices from £1,849 per person. 16th July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise with co-founder of Fairport Convention,  Richard Thompson, Welsh singer-song writer Judith Owen and British folk band Show of Hands. The cruise from Budapest to Passau takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara. Prices from £2,149 per person. 23rd July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise starring Paul Carrack, who has worked with Roxy Music, Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics and will perform three after dinner concerts. The cruise from Passau to Budapest takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara. Prices from £1,999 per person. Prices for the cruise include all meals; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; seven nights of entertainment; use of onboard bicycles; port taxes; and return flights from the UK.

Amadeus River Cruises will introduce a brand new environmentally-friendly ship in May 2023. The 135-metre ship, called Amadeus Riva, will sail on the Danube and the Rhine as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways. From spring 2023,  Amadeus Riva will offer a choice of 12 suites with walk-out balconies and 68 exterior cabins across three decks. The newbuild will feature various outdoor and dining venues, wellness area with massage, hairdresser and fitness room,and a spacious sun deck.

  Fleet Grows with 5-star Ship   The name AMADEUS Cara, which originates from Latin and means “valuable” or “precious,” was chosen to emphasize the family business’s commitment to luxury river cruise ships.   “Our newest ship debuting in spring of 2022 will not only serve as much needed increased capacity for the great demand of our high quality river cruises, but also serves as a promise to our passengers that we will continue to offer one of the most modern fleets in the five-star segment,” says Marcus Leskovar, Executive Vice-President of AMADEUS River Cruises.   The appreciation for its passengers is expressed not only in its innovative design and exclusive premium fittings of the new ship, but also in the company’s perception of its passengers and products. “As a family business our most important role is to exceed the high expectations of our guests from the very first day of their cruise. When they are on board, they should feel as though they are a part of our big AMADEUS family,” explains Marcus Leskovar.   AMADEUS River Cruises, which relies on forty years of experience in shipbuilding, has one of the most modern fleets in Europe and is internationally known for its 5-star service.   More Personal Space & Amenities for Passengers   The new cruise ship offers a total of 72 spacious luxury cabins (17.5m/188 sq feet) and 10 AMADEUS suites (26.4m/284 sq feet). The cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks of the AMADEUS Cara also feature a panoramic window which extends the entire breadth of the cabin and can be lowered. This design has been developed especially for AMADEUS ships. All cabins and suites have comfortable, spacious   bathrooms, infotainment systems, flat screen TVs, telephone, cabin-safe, mini-bar and air conditioning which can be individually regulated. The suites also offer outdoor balconies with a seating area. WiFi will be available throughout the vessel.