Boating Holidays
Choose to cruise in France
A new section of French-waterways.com’s website for boating and cruising, 'Aboard in France',is launched this week.
Boating holidays for mum, dad and even the teenage kids!
Planning the annual summer family holiday can be a tiresome task. Dad wants outdoor adventures, mum wants some peace and quiet and not to mention the teenage kids who are reluctant to travel with their parents, let alone be dragged along the tourist circuit…Enter Amieira Marina!
Alqueva becomes certified star-gazing destination
UNWTO and UNESCO have certified Alqueva in the Alentejo region of Portugal as a starlight destination for tourism. Alqueva, within which the Amieira Marina is set, is the first site to be granted official ‘Starlight Tourism Destination’ certification.
Charter a yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix
May is the perfect month to visit the south of France – especially if you like motor racing and celebrities! The Cannes Film Festival takes place between 16th and 27th May, while the Monaco Grand Prix roars off the starting grid on 24th May until 27th May.
Barging and Biking - A new concept from European Waterways
European Waterways are launching their 'Barging and Biking' options for 2012. Because so many passengers enjoy taking some exercise during their hotel barge cruise - especially after indulging in the gourmet meals served on board - all of the hotel barges carry bicycles.
Late summer sun at the Amieira Marina
Whisk the family away on a houseboat holiday this October half term to the Amieira Marina. The marina is situated on Europe’s largest man-made lake in the Alentejo region of Portugal and offers the perfect opportunity to catch some late summer sun.
Luxury of Magic within Pembrokeshire
If you and your family are looking for something extra special and unique to help celebrate an occasion close to your heart, have everyone climb aboard the beauty of Magic, admire the outstanding marvel of the Pembrokeshire coastline and rest your head in a peaceful, three star hotel situated in the bustling, pretty boutique town of Narberth.
Tie the knot on a yacht like Zara Phillips
Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall tied the knot at a private ceremony in Edinburgh, but not before they celebrated in style with a pre-wedding cocktail party onboard the Royal Britannia yacht docked in Leith, Edinburgh.
Star Clippers offers ex-UK tall ship cruise
In 2012, as part of a maiden summer season of Baltic tall ship cruises, Star Clippers will offer a sailing from Southampton on the 170-passenger, full-rigged tall ship `Star Flyer’, the first time one of the Star Clippers’ tall ships has been in British waters since the ship’s launch in 1991.
42ft day boat added to Nick Whale Marine charter fleet
With the 2011 summer season proving to be a strong one for yacht charter bookings, Nick Whale Marine has made the move to purchase an additional boat for its Balearic-based portfolio.
Mallorca’s Puerto Portals enjoys 25th anniversary celebrations
July sees the 25th anniversary celebrations of one of Mallorca’s most prestigious and renowned marinas – Puerto Portals.
Push the boat out this festive season with City Cruises
City Cruises is offering a host of exciting festive packages on the River Thames.
Peak season savings on family UK boating holidays
Families can enjoy a great value boating holiday in the UK this summer with savings of up to 20% on narrowboat hire - short breaks and week-long stays – from the Nantwich base in Cheshire courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Green river cruising aboard the Viking Prestige
Award-winning river cruise line, Viking River Cruises today announced the launch of the second-state-of the art ‘green’ ship, Viking Prestige.
Six of the best European river cruises
River cruising offers the perfect way to enjoy some of Europe's most iconic sights and events without having to check into and out of hotels; you only unpack once and your luxurious accommodation moves with you, while dining is done to gourmet standards.