TUI River launches Nile cruises
The new ship will accommodate 145 guests across 74 cabins
TUI River Cruises is to launch a new cruise on the River Nile.
The new itinerary, which will begin in November 2024, will include a charter flight to Luxor from London Gatwick and Manchester Airport.
The new ship, called TUI Al Horeya, will accommodate 145 guests across 74 cabins.
The new route is exclusive to TUI, which will be the only tour operator to offer direct, non-stop flights from the UK to Luxor which will operate weekly on a Thursday from November 7, 2024 until April 24, 2025.
Chris Hackney, managing director of TUI River Cruises said: “TUI River Cruises is going from strength to strength, and we are so excited to introduce this latest offering on the Nile which we are confident our customers will love.
“A cruise along the Nile offers a serene and unforgettable experience with lush landscapes, traditional villages, and other iconic landmarks such as the Luxor and Edfu Temples. With year-round sunshine, Egypt is the perfect destination for exploring ancient history and allowing guests to immerse themselves in a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
“The name TUI Al Horeya was chosen to ensure we kept local connection to Egypt, as it is our only TUI River Cruise ship which will stay in the one country. TUI Al Horeya in Arabic means ‘freedom’, signifying the freedom the water brings to explore which is a great representation of what river cruising is all about.”
The first Legends of the Nile itinerary will set sail on November 7, 2024:
Day 1: Luxor
Day 2: Luxor
Day 3: Edfu
Day 4: Kom Ombo
Day 5: Aswan
Day 6: Aswan
Day 7: Luxor
Day 8: Luxor
Bernie Carter leaves Oceania Cruises
The boss of Oceania has departed after a long spell in charge
Bernard Carter, the vice-president and managing director EMEA for Oceania Cruises, has left the company after 18 years.
In a statement to agents, Oceania Cruises confirmed Carter had left to “focus on his personal goals”.
Carter said: “After 18 hugely rewarding and successful years at Oceania Cruises, which has seen the brand grow significantly, both globally and within the EMEA region, it is with a great deal of pride, and not a little sadness that I am stepping down to allow for the next generation to elevate Oceania Cruises’ standing further still.
“I have been fortunate to work with the best, and I know that Oceania Cruises will reach new heights under the most dynamic leadership team in the industry. I am also thankful for the loyalty and support my team and I have received from our amazing travel partners and media friends – it really has been an amazing ride.”
He added: “On a personal level I am looking forward to spending more time with my family, something that is at the very heart of the Oceania Cruises ethos – and I look forward to catching up with industry friends in due course.”
Upshaw said: “It is never easy when an esteemed colleague departs for new horizons. I would like to offer my personal gratitude to Bernie for all he has done and achieved during his time with Oceania Cruises.
“He has left an indelible mark on the entirety of the organisation and leaves a team well-positioned to continue building on the foundations he has laid.
“Bernie will be fondly remembered by the Oceania Cruises family, the EMEA travel partner network and many industry friends for his passion, his professionalism and unfettered zeal for the travel industry, specifically the cruise sector which has been his home for more than 30 years.
“We all thank Bernie for his incredible contribution and wish him every happiness and success for the future.”