A European river cruise is a great way to see some of the most beautiful wine regions in the world in comfort and luxury. They are also a great value, since most river cruise lines include meals, wine, beer and excursions in the price of the cruise. This helps you avoid a large bill for incidentals at the end of your cruise. Air from Europe is usually around $1,200 to $1,800 per person in coach and $3,000 to $4,000 per person in business class, so you may be wondering if any cruise lines offer air discounts or included air with their package. Here's a run down of the major European river cruise lines and their airfare discount deals for 2015.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld is providing a discount of $1,500 per couple when you book Economy Class Air or up to $3,500 per couple when you book Business Class Air on select 2015 itineraries and departure dates. Cruise and Air Savings requires full payment of cruise or cruise/tour and air with Uniworld at the time of booking. This offer expires January 30, 2015. This basically covers the cost of at least one of your plane tickets and is a great offer.
Uniworld prides itself on providing a truly all-inclusive river crusing experience, and the cruise fare will include:
- All gratuities on board and on shore
- All meals on board
- Unlimited beverages on board, including wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- All scheduled airport transfers
- Hosted excursions with options to personalize
- Internet and Wi Fi on board
Viking Early Booking Air Discount
If you book a river cruise with Viking before January 31, 2015, you will get up to a $500 discount on your airfare. This applies to all 2015 and 2016 sailings.
Viking River Cruise fare includes the following amenities:
- All meals on board
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- All scheduled airport transfers when you book your air with Viking
- Daily excursions
- Internet and Wi Fi on board
Avalon Waterways
Avalon is offering $500 per couple Air Credit on 2105 Avalon Waterways European River Cruises. Avalon Waterways includes:
- All meals on board
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks at dinner
- An included tour in each port
- Internet and Wi Fi on board
AMA Waterways
When you book one of AMA Waterways spring river cruises below and you will receive free roundtrip airfare from the following gateways: ATL, BOS, CLT, ORD, DFW, DEN, DTW, IAH, LAX, MIA, MSP, EWR, JFK, MCO, PHX, STL, SFO, SEA, TPA, YYZ, IAD.
Offer is available for the following cruises:
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Tulip Time Cruise 7-night cruise roundtrip from Amsterdam River(s): Dutch & Belgian Waterways 2015 Embarkation Dates: March 24 Starting from $2,499 Aboard the AmaLyra |
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Paris & Normandy 7-night cruise roundtrip from Paris River(s): Seine 2015 Embarkation Date: March 26 Starting from $2,899 Aboard the AmaLegro |
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The Enchanting Rhine 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel River(s): Rhine 2015 Embarkation Date: March 26 Starting from $2,499 Aboard the AmaCello |
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Next Steps:
If you want to take advantage of any of these offers on free or discounted air on a European River Cruise, schedule a free travel consultation with me by clicking below. These cruises sell out fast, and most of these deals expire by the end of January 2015, so don't delay too long.
