Colbrit Posted April 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2019 It’s been announced by TUI UK the launch of a new product TUI River Cruises starting summer 2020. 3 ships TUI Skyla, TUI Maya, TUI Isla sailing 7 and 14 nights itineraries including Danube, Main, Moselle and Rhine. Flights (non TUI) will be from across the U.K. Small ships with maximum 155 customers across 79 cabins. There are two packages to choose from assuming the board basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted April 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Thanks,we've been researching Rhine cruises for next year.7 and 14 nights seems quite long for river cruises,if so,sounds good,cheers,Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted April 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Great news, always fancied a river cruise and look forward to more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2019 They go on sail April 25th, so more details will arrive (hopefully before then, but if not deffo on release day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbrit Posted April 15, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Itineraries: Beautiful Benelux: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Veere, Ghent, Antwerp, Utrecht to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Dutch Highlights: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Medemblik, Utrecht, Arnhem, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Dutch & Deutsch Explorer: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dusseldorf, Bonn, Koblenz, Boppard to Oberwesel, Frankfurt Rhine Explorer: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz to Rudesheim, Speyer, Kehl, Breisach, Basel Rhine Chateaux & Gateaux: Frankfurt, Koblenz to Boppard, Rudsheim, Speyer, Rastatt, Kehl, Breisach, Basel Rhine Gems: Frankfurt, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Kehl, Rastatt, Rudesheim, Frankfurt Majestic Main & Rhine: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam The Moselle Valley: Vines & Views: Frankfurt, Koblenz, Bernkastel-Kues, Trier, Piesport to Traben-Trarbach, Cochem, Boppard to Oberwesel, Frankfurt Marvels of the Main: Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Marktbreit, Wertheim, Frankfurt Bavarian Discovery: Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Marktbreit, Wurzburg, Wertheim to Miltenberg, Frankfurt Danube Delights: Budapest, Esztergom, Vienna, Durnstein to Melk, Passau, Vilshofen, Regensburg, Nuremberg European Icons: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz to Rudesheim, Cruising along the Main, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Kelheim to Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Budapest Danube Waltz: Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein to Melk, Linz, Vienna, Vienna, Eszergom, Budapest Romantic Danube: Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Passau, Linz, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest East Danube Explorer: Budapest, Kalocsa Tomohacs, Novi Sad, Crusing the Iron Gates, Belgrade, Vukovar, Budapest, Budapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 15, 2019 #6 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks Colbrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted April 15, 2019 #7 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks Colbritt, fabulous itineraries - very tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted April 15, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I was saving river cruises for when we are too old to fly long haul, but those itineries are so tempting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbrit Posted April 17, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On sale now on website and via TUI shops. Official full launch will be on the 25th April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookedoncruising! Posted April 17, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 17, 2019 What website?Had a look but can't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 17, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Just now, Hookedoncruising! said: What website?Had a look but can't find anything. www.tui.co.uk/river-cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted April 17, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Sadly doesn't seem to be a 'Cruise Only' option for those of us who don't live in the UK ☹️. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookedoncruising! Posted April 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Cheers Sauspud! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbrit Posted April 17, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted April 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, campolady said: Sadly doesn't seem to be a 'Cruise Only' option for those of us who don't live in the UK ☹️. https://www.tui.co.uk/river-cruises/cruise-only# yes there is- scroll down on the main page and the excursions section is there and Cruise Only (in white letters it doesn’t show properly against the photo) 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted April 18, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Colbrit said: https://www.tui.co.uk/river-cruises/cruise-only# yes there is- scroll down on the main page and the excursions section is there and Cruise Only (in white letters it doesn’t show properly against the photo) 🙂 Thank you Colbrit - have found it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted April 18, 2019 #16 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I think I'll wait for the reviews.The one I was looking at, Amsterdam to Basle 7 days cruise only £3200 for basic cabin.Doesn't seem that cheap compared to the established companies in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted April 18, 2019 #17 Share Posted April 18, 2019 They do look a bit expensive at the moment, don't know if I've missed something but are they AI see they have included walking tours 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 18, 2019 #18 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Pensioncruiser said: They do look a bit expensive at the moment, don't know if I've missed something but are they AI see they have included walking tours 🙄 They are not AI but you can upgrade to AI. You do get drinks with meals though. And £120 per week for excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted April 18, 2019 #19 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Thanks for that SP did notice the £120 offer which is good, hope they publish a brochure as I find that easier to navigate. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 18, 2019 #20 Share Posted April 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Pensioncruiser said: Thanks for that SP did notice the £120 offer which is good, hope they publish a brochure as I find that easier to navigate. 👍 Same here, so much love a brochure to explore with than online. Just a quick search as the dates are now on the website with a comparison with Viking. A 14 night with Viking starts at £3,995 but on offer at £2,995, whereas TUI starts at £2,400. I haven't done an in-depth review yet, but at first glance, they look around the same. What is more appealing to book with TUI is the actual entertainment in the evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted April 18, 2019 #21 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Interesting comparisons I had a quick look at the deluxe French balcony on Isla which I thought was expensive compared to say a JS on Discovery and I know entertainment is subjective but on the RC it doesn't look as good, I realise that with only 155 passengers you can't have the big productions, we still may try a week next year as it would be nice to check out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 18, 2019 #22 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Yes, cheap compared to other river cruises, but not any cheaper than an ocean cruise that has more space, venues and entertainment, spa, pools, bars, etc. I looked at the top end Cabins and my Discovery 2 in an Executive Suite (515sqft) is cheaper than the river cruise suite (249sqft). Might leave it a year till 2021 and see the reviews. Still feel there is still plenty of ocean to see before river cruise but a Christmas one could be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted April 18, 2019 #23 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Now you're talking Vienna Christmas concert sounds good🎶. When are you on D2 we go September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted April 18, 2019 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2019 August 3rd for 2 weeks. Any questions, just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburgher Posted April 19, 2019 #25 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Quote Flights (non TUI) will be from across the U.K. End quote Hmmm. Yes and no. Could not find a "choose airport" option and looking for Scottish airport options was taking too long as had to do a partial booking on each to find "alternative flight options". Finally gave up and called the river cruise tel number and spoke with someone who advised that only one itinerary had Scottish airport options (supplement applies) and that is the Bavarian Discovery itinerary-on three dates. Depending on the date, these are only Glasgow OR Edinburgh, not Glasgow AND Edinburgh. Hopefully she gave me the correct info. We only did one river cruise, a 14 night Budapest to Amsterdam and could have been interested in the Iron Gates itinerary, but it won't be with TUI. Anyone considering a river cruise who is unfamiliar with river cruising should read all about them on the river cruise board before booking, as there are many "pros" and "cons" and river cruising is very different to ocean cruises. They are generally not suited to anyone with a disability, in part as "rafting" is often needed. This is where 2 or more boats are moored together. On a couple of occasions we were #3 of 3. This involves walking up and down temporary walkways which connect boats to the riverbank. The more expensive balcony cabins can appear attractive, but boats often only sail at night as most days you are ashore. When docked alongside, balconies and doors usually have to be locked for security. Curtains often need to be closed for privacy as members of the public could be walking or cycling along the towpath just feet away. If you are "rafting", there could be cabins on the "rafted" boat which are only inches from yours. And yes, you can see everything. High and low river levels can have a huge impact. We really enjoyed ours, but it was not impacted by river levels. We knew we were relying on luck when we booked it, and were lucky, but we have been wary of booking any others since then. Do read the river cruise boards so you can make an informed decision. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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