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 93 guests in a total of 48 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 Amsterdam to Basel (8 Days)
From £1199.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 15 Jun 2013 to 10 Aug 2013
Spend eight glorious days on the Royal Crown, cruising the Rhine, one of Europe's most important and most beautiful rivers. Your journey commences in the vibrant Dutch city of Amsterdam and takes you through Germany, where the river banks are dotted with castle ruins and vineyards, to the French Alsace. Visit the UNESCO city of Strasbourg with its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and magnificent cathedral before passing into Switzerland where the cruise comes to an end in Basel.
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The Grand Rhine Journey from Basel to Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £1199.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 22 Jun 2013 to 17 Aug 2013
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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The Grand Danube Cruise from Regensburg to Budapest (8 Days)
From £1199.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 12th 2013
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 Flavours of Europe Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam (15 Days)
From £2349.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 19th 2013
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. As you travel you will learn about the culinary traditions, fine wines and unique beers that characterise each of the regions you pass through. Discover the art of strudel-making in Vienna, learn about Lebkuchen in Bavaria and sample the Reislings of the Rheingau and the beers of the Rhineland as you cruise.
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The Flavours of the Danube Cruise from Budapest to Regensburg (8 Days)
From £1299.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 19th 2013
Board the Royal Crown in Budapest and discover the sights and flavours of Central Europe as you travel north on the Danube as far as Regensburg. Cruise through four countries and three historic capitals and learn about the culinary traditions, fine wines and world-famous beers of this very fascinating region. Discover the art of strudel-making in Vienna, visit the breweries of Bavaria and sample the wines of the Wachau as you travel through the scenic Austrian countryside.
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The Flavours of Germany Cruise from Regensburg to Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £1249.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates October 26th 2013
Spend eight glorious days on the Royal Crown cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, the Main and the Rhine, learning about the culinary traditions, fine wines and unique beers of the region. As you travel north from Regensburg 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 the fascinating and historic cities of Bamberg, Würzburg, Frankfurt and Cologne before ending the cruise in Amsterdam.
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Advent on the Rhine from Mainz to Dusseldorf (4 Days)
From £315.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 28 Nov 2013 to 12 Dec 2013
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 Mainz and travel north on the wintry Rhine calling at historic German towns and visit some of the country’s most festive Christmas markets.
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Advent Cruise from Dusseldorf to Mainz (5 Days)
From £419.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 24 Nov 2013 to 15 Dec 2013
Spend five wonderful days on board the Royal Crown cruising the Rhine, calling at the attractive cities of Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Mainz. Visit the charming Christmas markets, soak up the festive atmosphere and pick up some traditional Christmas gifts.
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Christmas on the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel (8 Days)
From £735.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates December 21st 2013
Why not celebrate the festive period on board the premium river cruiser, the Royal Crown, as she glides along the wintry Rhine? This seven night Christmas cruise commences in Amsterdam and takes you south on the Rhine to the atmospheric towns of Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer and Strasbourg, before ending in Basel.
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New Year Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £735.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates December 28th 2013
Welcome in the New Year in style on board the legendary Royal Crown. Leaving the mountains of Switzerland behind you, travel into the French Alsace region and onto the Middle Rhine Valley where the river is flanked by pastoral towns, vineyards and dozens of castles and fortresses. Explore the fascinating cities of Basel, Baden-Baden, Bonn and Xanten before ending your cruise in Amsterdam.
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SPECIAL OFFER - The Dutch and Belgian Waterways - Roundtrip from Amsterdam (8 Days)
From £650.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates June 29th 2013
**SPECIAL OFFER**Enjoy 50% off all cabin categories on 29th June 2013 sailing. (Published prices reflect discount) This cruise along the canals and rivers of the Netherlands will introduce you to the home of landscape painting - where tranquil landscapes are dotted with windmills, charming towns of gabled houses flank quaint harbours and fields of flowers erupt into a symphony of colour in the springtime.
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