River Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises recently announced that they will resume cruising on the Douro River in Portugal with vaccinated passengers at the end of July. To see all of these sailings on the sun-drenched Douro, click here.

Scenic refers to its rates as "truly all-inclusive," covering meals, unlimited beverages, all gratuities, airport transfers, Wi-Fi, butler service, shore excursions and exclusive events. Below are two money-saving deals from Scenic that must be booked by June 30.

Save up to $2,400 per couple on 2021 Scenic river cruises. Plus, receive $300 per couple in additional savings.

Enjoy free or reduced airfare from select gateways or save up to $2,400 per couple on 2022 Scenic departures. Plus, get an extra $300 per couple discount. Book select cabin categories and take another 10% off.

Emerald's cruises provide exceptional value with some of the same inclusions that its sister brand features -- onboard meals, gratuities, airport transfers, daily tours, Wi-Fi and wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. The following Emerald offers also must be booked by June 30.

Save up to $2,000 per couple on 2021 Emerald river cruises. Plus, get an extra $250 per couple in additional savings.

Fly from $195 per person from select gateways or save $2,000 per couple on 2022 Emerald sailings of 15 days or longer. Fly from $395 per person or save $1,300 per couple on shorter itineraries. Plus, receive $250 per couple in additional discounts. Book select cabin categories and get an extra 10% off.

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Many river cruise customers are already booking their 2022 vacations and space is filling up fast. Click the links to see itineraries, dates and rates by operator.

AmaWaterways
American Cruise Lines
American Queen Steamboat Company
Avalon Waterways
CroisiEurope
Crystal River Cruises
Emerald Cruises
Gate 1 Travel
Riviera River Cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Tauck
U by Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Viking River Cruises

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The Passion Play is a centuries-old tradition in Oberammergau, a town tucked at the edge of the Bavarian Alps in Germany. It depicts the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is produced only every 10 years, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Several companies offer itineraries that include a river cruise and tickets to one of the performances; these cruises are scheduled for May through September 2022. Click here to see cruises that include tickets to the Passion Play.

Some river cruise operators are also including the 2022 Floriade Expo in their European itineraries next year. The six-month horticultural expo of spectacular floral displays is also held once every 10 years and takes place from April through October in the Dutch town of Amlere. Click here to see departures that include the 2022 Floriade Expo.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Unforgettable Douro, 11 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Porto. Save $2,400 per couple. Plus, get $300 per couple in additional discounts. Starting at $6,895. Departures from July 30 through October 29, 2021.

2) Charms of the South, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $2,200 per couple. Starting at $1,999. Departures from July 10, 2021 through December 31, 2022.

3) Rhine River Cruise, 9 days with Gate 1. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Starting at $2,099. Departures from October 14, 2021 through November 8, 2022.

4) All the Must-See Sites on the Rhone, 7 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Lyon. Companion saves 45% off 2021 departures or save 15% off 2022 cruises. Starting at $2,176. Departures from August 15, 2021 through October 23, 2022.

5) Lyon & Provence, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Marseille. Fly from $399 per person and save up to $1,000 per couple. Plus, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package on July & August departures. Starting at $2,499. Departures from July 18, 2021 through November 15, 2022.

6) Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Fly from $399 per person and save up to $1,000 per couple. Plus, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package on July & August departures. Starting at $2,799. Departures from July 18, 2021 through December 18, 2022.

7) Melodies of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen. Save up to $2,000 per couple. Starting at $2,899. Departures from August 16, 2021 through November 21, 2022.

8) Enchanting Danube, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Passau. Save 10%. Starting at $2,949. Departures from March 13 through October 30, 2022.

9) Mississippi River Cruise, 8 days with American Cruise Lines. Begins and ends in New Orleans. Save up to $1,000 per couple. Starting at $3,795. Departures from November 21, 2021 through May 3, 2022.

10) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 8 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Clarkston and Portland. Save up to $1,000 per couple. Starting at $3,795. Departures from July 30, 2021 through April 16, 2022.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go