Royal Crown (Cruise Only)
The Royal Crown is a sophisticated river cruiser, with timeless elegance and furnished to an excellent standard. She was built in 1996, and completely renovated in 2010, catering for just 90 guests in a total of 45 luxurious cabins. She combines the nostalgic charm of the 1930s with the highest degree of comfort and luxury, supreme service and exquisite cuisine. The elegant décor of dark wood and classic warm colours permeates throughout the stylish public areas and cabins, making the Royal Crown the ideal choice for exclusive cruising on some of the most beautiful rivers of Europe.
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The Grand Rhine Journey from Basel to Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £1299.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates May 26th 2012
What better way to experience the Rhine than on board the luxury Royal Crown as she makes her way from Basel to Amsterdam? Leaving the mountains of Switzerland behind you, travel into the French Alsace region to visit historic Strasbourg. Continue to Germany and the Middle Rhine Valley where the river is flanked by pastoral towns, vineyards and dozens of castles and fortresses. See the famous Lorelei Rock and learn about the legends surrounding this UNESCO Heritage Site. Explore the fascinating cities of Koblenz and Cologne before ending your cruise in the lively city of Amsterdam.
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Passage through Europe from Amsterdam to Regensburg (9 Days)
From £1375.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates August 18th 2012
Travel on Europe's historic rivers in ultimate style on board the Royal Crown as she makes her way from the Netherlands to Regensburg in Southern Germany. En route you will cruise the Rhine, Main and Rhine-Main-Danube Canal before joining the Danube for the final part of your journey. Visit cities rich in history as you discover the cultural heritage of the fascinating heart of Europe.
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Danube Highlights Cruise from Budapest to Passau (7 Days)
From £975.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates September 2nd 2012
This week-long cruise takes you from Budapest along some of the finest stretches of the mighty Danube from Hungary through Slovakia and Austria and into Bavaria in Southern Germany. During the cruise you will have the chance to explore three capitals rich in both history and culture - Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna - and to tour Austria's scenic Wachau valley, the country's top wine-producing region.
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The Grand Europe Journey from Vienna to Amsterdam (15 Days)
From £2375.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 6th 2012
Explore the towns and cities along the Danube, Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, the Main and the Rhine as you travel across the heart of Europe from Vienna to Amsterdam. Discover the culture and history of the people of Austria, Germany and Holland as you travel in ultimate luxury on board the unique river cruiser, the Royal Crown.
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The Dutch and Belgian Waterways with Floriade (8 Days)
From £1199.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 21 Jul 2012 to 11 Aug 2012
The Floriade, the World Horticultural Expo, takes place in the Netherlands just once every ten years, offering countries from all over the world the chance to showcase their horticultural developments. This eight day cruise will take you on a fascinating journey through the Dutch and Belgian waterways and give you the opportunity to attend this celebrated exhibition in 2012.
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The Grand Danube Journey from Regensburg to Budapest (8 Days)
From £1225.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 30 Jun 2012 to 26 Aug 2012
This eight day cruise on board the opulent Royal Crown takes you through four of Europe’s most enchanting countries - Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia - along the mighty Danube River. From Regensburg cruise to the 'Three River City' of Passau to admire St Stephen's Cathedral and the Italianate architecture. In Austria, discover why Vienna is 'the Waltz Capital' of Europe and sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley wine region. Finally explore Bratislava’s baroque and gothic buildings before completing your journey in the historic Hungarian capital, Budapest.
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The Grand Europe Journey from Amsterdam to Budapest (16 Days)
From £2450.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates August 18th 2012
This classic cruise takes you on a journey along Europe's historic rivers from the vibrant Dutch city of Amsterdam, through Germany, Austria and Slovakia and into Hungary where the cruise ends in Budapest. En route you will cruise the Rhine, Main and Rhine-Main-Danube Canal before joining the Danube for second half of your journey. Quaint riverside towns, imperial capitals and rolling landscapes await as you travel in exceptional style and comfort on board the unique Royal Crown.
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The Grand Europe Journey from Budapest to Amsterdam (15 Days)
From £2375.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates July 7th 2012
This fifteen day cruise takes you on a fascinating journey along the Danube, Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, the Main and the Rhine rivers, travelling through the heart of Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam. Explore the magnificent capitals of Vienna and Bratislava before crossing into Germany for a cruise through some of the country's most historic cities.
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The Danube Journey from Budapest to Passau (8 Days)
From £1225.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates September 15th 2012
Discover one of the finest stretches of the majestic Danube River from Budapest to Passau on this eight day cruise. During the cruise you will have the chance to explore three capitals rich in both history and culture - Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna - and to tour Austria's scenic Wachau valley, the country's top wine-producing region.
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Advent on the Rhine - Cologne to Mainz (5 Days)
From £535.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 26 Nov 2012 to 10 Dec 2012
What better way to get into the festive spirit than by visiting some of the most scenic Christmas markets in Germany? Board the Royal Crown in Cologne and travel south on the Rhine through the scenic Rhine Gorge with its hilltop castles and Loreley legends. En route you will call at historic German towns and visit some of the country’s most festive Christmas markets.
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Advent on the Rhine - Mainz to Cologne (4 Days)
From £399.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 30 Nov 2012 to 14 Dec 2012
Discover the spirit of Christmas on board the legendary Royal Crown as she makes her way from Mainz, north on the Rhine, to Cologne. Spend four memorable days cruising from one picturesque city to the next, stopping to enjoy the flavours of Christmas at some of Germany’s most festive Advent markets. En route, pass through the famous Rhine Gorge where you will learn about the legends of the UNESCO-listed Loreley Rock and admire the wonderful scenery which makes this one of the most fascinating stretches of the river.
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Romantic Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam to Cologne (8 Days)
From £1399.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates June 2nd 2012
This one-off journey on the Royal Crown will introduce you to the very best of the northern and middle Rhine as you travel from Amsterdam as far as Rüdesheim and northwards again to Cologne. Highlights of the cruise are visits to cosmopolitan Düsseldorf, the wine-producing town of Cochem and, of course, a scenic journey through the Middle Rhine Valley, with its numerous castles, historic towns, vineyards and Loreley legend.
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The Grand Danube Journey from Budapest to Nuremberg (8 Days)
From £1225.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates July 7th 2012
Join the legendary Royal Crown as she makes her way along the mighty Danube from the lively Hungarian capital, Budapest, to the historic Bavarian city of Nuremberg. Your journey will take you to the capital cities of Bratislava and Vienna, and through the scenic Wachau Valley, before continuing into Germany to call at the historic cities of Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg.
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Passage through Europe from Nuremberg to Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £1299.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 14 Jul 2012 to 13 Oct 2012
Spend eight glorious days on the Royal Crown, cruising the Rhine and Main rivers and the waterways of Holland. En route you will pass through the famous Rhine Gorge with its picturesque hilltop castles, quaint towns and river banks lined with steep vineyards. You will also call at fascinating and historic cities such as Ruedesheim, Bamberg, Cologne and Wuerzburg where a full programme of sightseeing is on offer.
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The Danube Journey from Vienna to Nuremberg (8 Days)
From £1225.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 6th 2012
Join the Royal Crown in Vienna and travel west on the mighty Danube, continuing onto the picturesque Rhine in Germany. Visit imperial Vienna, cruise through the scenic Austrian Wachau region, and discover the historic German towns of Regensburg and Passau before ending your cruise in Nuremberg. Learn about the history, culture and people of the heart of Europe on this fascinating week-long cruise.
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Advent on the Rhine – Roundtrip from Cologne (5 Days)
From £535.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates December 17th 2012
Board the Royal Crown in Cologne for a festive journey on the mighty Rhine. Get into the spirit of Advent as you cruise between Mainz and Cologne, stopping to visit some of Germany’s most famous Christmas markets en route. Your cruise also takes you through the impressive Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the most famous stretch of the river, where hilltop castles line the banks and legends of the Loreley abound.
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Christmas on the Rhine - Roundtrip from Cologne (7 Days)
From £899.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates December 21st 2012
Why not spend the festive period on board the premium river cruiser, the Royal Crown, as she glides along the wintry Rhine? This five night Christmas cruise commences in Cologne and takes you south on the Rhine to the pretty German towns of Rüdesheim, Mainz and Speyer where you can enjoy the flavours of Christmas in some charming Advent markets. From Germany cruise into France to visit Strasbourg before heading north and passing through the magnificent Rhine Gorge en route back to Cologne.
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New Year‘s Cruise - Roundtrip from Cologne (7 Days)
From £899.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates December 27th 2012
Welcome in the New Year in style on board the legendary Royal Crown. Your seven day New Year’s Cruise commences in Cologne and takes you south on the Rhine, past Koblenz and through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Hilltop castles and rolling vineyards line the route and the Royal Crown navigates past the imposing Loreley Rock, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise along the Main River to Frankfurt, home to a fascinating blend of ultra modern and historic architecture, before rejoining the Rhine at Mainz and continuing north to Cologne.
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