What’s new in cruise this month?
Janine Kelso rounds up this month’s hottest ocean and river cruise news
Oceania debuts private dining experiences
Oceania Cruises has unveiled four new culinary experiences for guests to enjoy in Privée, the private dining room aboard Marina and Riviera, as a part of its OceaniaNEXT program.
Bob Binder, president & CEO of Oceania Cruises, said: “We’re the world’s leading culinary-focused cruise line, so we never stop exploring, creating, and innovating. Privée has achieved almost legendary status over the years and is in great demand among our guests who are continually seeking not just new but celebratory dining experiences to enrich their travels.”
Privée can be reserved for a single party of up to 10 guests per evening. Privée is lavishly decked out with oversized white leather thrones, red carpets and a golden chandelier.
Privée private dining room. Image courtesy of Oceania Cruises.
Regent brings back Verona opera packages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is bringing back its Verona opera packages for 2022 in response to overwhelming demand.
The packages are available on three seven-night voyages departing from or arriving in Venice in June or August, and are included in the cruise fare.
Guests can enjoy the Verona opera package as either a pre- or post-cruise land programme, which includes a two or three-night stay in a luxury hotel, a walking tour of Verona, and tickets to an evening of classic opera performances of either Aida, Turandot or Carmen.
The packages are available on all new bookings of the Mediterranean Immersion, Retreat to the Mediterranean and World Heritage Exploration voyages on board Seven Seas Explorer.
Graham Sadler, senior vice president and managing director, EMEA, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said: “Our popular Verona Opera Package never fails to disappoint, so we are delighted to re-introduce this fantastic experience for 2022.”
Seven Seas Explorer. Image courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
CroisiEurope opens bookings for its 2023 French hotel barge itineraries
CroisiEurope has opened bookings for its 2023 French hotel barge itineraries which operate through Alsace, Burgundy, Provence, Ile de France, Champagne and the Upper Loire.
Holidaymakers who book any 2023 hotel barge itinerary by February 28, 2022 can enjoy a 15 per cent discount; a 10 per cent discount between March 1 and 31, and a five per cent discount between April 1 and 30.
New for 2023 is the ‘Paris, Medieval France & the Romance of Fontainebleau’ cruise from the Petite Seine to the Yonne. Prices lead in at £2,110 per person for the seven-day cruise on MS Deborah, including all meals and drinks, excursions and port fees.
CroisiEurope barge. Image copyright: Jean Beveraggi