Misconceptions are shattered on Kaye s very first river cruise
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River cruise holidays have played an interesting role during the past 12 months. After the pandemic brought the global cruise industry to a standstill in March 2020, river vessels were the first to return, sailing successfully through the second half of the year – they were even exempt from Foreign Office s cruise travel advice.
And now they look set to lead the charge in 2021, with smaller ships that sail closer to land in the event of an outbreak of Covid-19.
Ready to embark on a river cruise when lockdown lifts? Kaye Holland shares what she discovered on her first voyage to help you feel prepared…
10 March 2021
Today marks the official merger of Emerald Waterways and Emerald Yacht Cruises.
The two companies are coming together to form the single, global brand, Emerald Cruises, with the launch of a new website.
In preparation for the anticipated return of cruising, the cruise line is geared up for growth as it moves in to ocean cruising with its first five-star luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, setting sail in January next year.
This year will also see Emerald Cruises introduce its ninth Star-Ship to the fleet when Emerald Luna takes to waterways in Europe.
David Winterton, global director of brand and marketing, Emerald Cruises, commented: “We are excited to announce the move to our new single brand, Emerald Cruises, at the same time as launching new websites around the world.
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Emerald Cruises will launch its ocean-going line in 2022 with the 100-passenger superyacht the Emerald Azzurra.
River cruise brand Emerald Waterways and its ocean cruise sister line, Emerald Yacht Cruises, will operate under a single global brand, Emerald Cruises.
Emerald Cruises will feature both its river and ocean cruises on one website www.emeraldcruises.com. We believe moving to a single brand will support our long-term growth ambitions as a leading small-ship cruise company, said David Winterton, global director of brand and marketing for Emerald Cruises.
Emerald s river line launched in 2013 as a subsidiary of Australia-based Scenic Group. In early 2020, it said it would launch an ocean cruising line to its portfolio, with the 100-guest superyacht the Emerald Azzurra.
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Imagine mingling with some of your favourite authors while enjoying wonderful food and drink, and beautiful landscapes along the way!
Now you can, with the UK’s most popular literary festival setting sail in what is sure to be an unmissable experience with the cream of British writing talent.
The Henley Literary Festival featuring talks, interviews and more from a host of top writers, will take place on board an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship during an eight-day journey along the mighty Danube.
Ruined beauty: The spectacular 12th Century Aggstein Castle in the Wachau Valley, overlooking the mighty Danube
River views: A stylish Emerald Waterways Star-Ship suite with balcony