Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Each week, I receive many emails from our customers with questions about river cruise vacations. Today, I'd like to share a few recent inquiries and answers.

Q: We are thinking of doing a European river cruise next June. Is it too soon to book?

A: This is a great time to lock in your 2020 river cruise. The major river cruise operators not only have released their 2020 Europe inventory, they've also launched fantastic early booking offers that can save you a significant amount of money on these vacations.

Plus, by booking now, you'll be able to secure the itinerary, departure date and stateroom you desire, as availability in cabin selection and itinerary type will decrease significantly as the months pass.

Here are a few examples of 2020 discounts for Europe sailings.

Fly from $99 to $1,199 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $2,000 per couple off Viking river cruises. Book by September 30.

Save up to $3,700 per couple on departures with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours when you book by September 30.

Save up to $3,000 per couple off select AmaWaterways river cruises when you book by September 30.

Fly for free from select gateways on Avalon Waterways river cruises, plus save up to $700 per couple off the cruise price. Or, save up to $1,700 per couple off the cruise price of other Avalon sailings. Book by September 30.

Fly for free from select gateways or save up to $3,000 per couple off the cruise price of Emerald Waterways voyages. Save up to an additional $1,350 per couple off the cruise price when you book by September 30. Plus, book a suite on the Horizon Deck and get an extra $500 per couple discount.

Fly for free from select gateways on certain sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.

Companion cruises for free on Crystal river cruises, plus save up to an additional $2,000 per couple off select departures.

Save up to 10% off CroisiEurope sailings.

Save $1,000 per couple off select sailings with Riviera River Cruises when you book by September 15.

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Q: I like to travel solo, and often meet interesting people while doing so. However, I don't love the single supplement that single travelers often are required to pay. Are there ever any river cruise deals in Europe for solo travelers?

A: Yes! River cruise operators do occasionally offer promotions discounting or waiving the single supplement. To view a current list of these promotions, please click here.

You might be interested in our Danube River hosted singles cruise next August. We'll sail from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Gate 1 Travel's 136-guest MS Monarch Governess.

Vacations To Go has been hosting singles cruises on oceangoing cruise ships since 2005. They are immensely popular -- we've booked more than 33,000 passengers on these fun-filled trips. Our Danube River singles cruise will include group excursions, mixers and "single-mingle" dining. A Vacations To Go host will be on board to make introductions, organize events and ensure that everyone has a great time.

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Q: I try to stick to a regular exercise routine, even while on vacation. Are there ways to stay active on a river cruise?

A: Several river cruise companies cater to passengers who want to stay active, both on and off the ship. They offer onboard gyms, pools, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks as well as fun and energetic ways to explore while in port, like hikes through vineyards or to castles or cycling excursions along riverside paths and through towns.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has a Wellness on the Water program that provides yoga sessions and TRX suspension training classes with certified instructors. Its "Let's Go" excursions include guided walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking and golfing tours.

Avalon Waterways provides Avalon Adventure Hosts and active excursions on its itineraries, like a morning hike through the countryside of Melk on a Danube sailing. The company's Active & Discovery itineraries provide even more immersive and adventurous ways to take in the sights at every port of call, with hiking, biking, canoeing and jogging excursions.

As part of its wellness program, AmaWaterways has wellness hosts on all ships except those sailing in Portugal and Africa. They lead fitness classes like stretching, core strengthening and resistance-band training, and they guide guests on hiking, biking and jogging excursions.

Emerald Waterways has the EmeraldACTIVE program, which includes outings like a guided bike tour through the heart of Lyon, located at the junction of the Saone and Rhone rivers. Sister company Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has similar options, such as a hike to Hohenbaden Castle, built in the early 12th century, for views of Baden-Baden, the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley.

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Q: My husband and I have been on a couple of river cruises and are looking for something new for next year. Are the cruise lines offering any new itineraries worth considering?

A: Many river cruise operators are debuting brand-new itineraries next year, with most of the new sailings along European rivers like the Rhine, Main, Mosel, Danube, Douro and Seine. There also are a few new options in the U.S. and along the Nile in Egypt. Click here to see all of these itineraries.

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Here are this week's Top 20 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Rhine Highlights, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel or Zurich. Save $3,300 per couple. Starting at $3,795. Departures from October 14, 2019 through October 14, 2020.

2) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 7 or 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Clarkston or Spokane and Vancouver. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $1,299. Departures from March 15 through November 22, 2020.

3) Antebellum South, 8 or 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save $400 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $1,699. Departures from January 5 through November 29, 2020.

4) The Blue Danube River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Budapest. Save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $1,909. Departures from April 6 through October 16, 2020.

5) Danube Symphony, 6 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins in Passau and ends in Budapest. Save up to $1,700 per couple. Starting at $1,999. Departures from April 9 through September 24, 2020.

6) Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley, 7 days with CroisiEurope. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in Strasbourg. Save up to 10%. Starting at $2,011. Departures from April 9 through October 11, 2020.

7) Riches of the Mekong, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Prek Kdam or Siem Reap and ends in Ho Chi Minh City. Save up to $1,500 per couple. Starting at $2,399. Departures from September 23, 2019 through April 5, 2021.

8) Danube Waltz, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Fly from $499 to $799 per person, plus save $1,500 per couple. Starting at $2,499. Departures from March 18, 2020 through December 22, 2021.

9) Taste of Bordeaux, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to $1,500 per couple. Starting at $3,099. Departures from March 19 through November 12, 2020.

10) Great Rivers of Florida, 8 days with American Cruise Lines. Begins and ends in Jacksonville. Save up to $1,000 per couple. Starting at $3,725. Departs November 23 & 30 and December 7, 2019 and November 28, 2020.

11) North America's Coastal Connection, 9 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Chicago and Niagara Falls. Starting at $3,799. Departures from May 13 through August 26, 2020.

12) Rhine Holiday Markets, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Travels between Basel and Cologne. Save $2,000 per couple. Starting at $4,149. Departs November 28 and December 5, 12 & 19, 2019.

13) Budapest to the Black Sea - Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise, 15 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Budapest. Save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $4,329. Departures from April 24 through October 2, 2020.

14) Grand European Tour, 15 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Budapest. Fly from $99 to $499 per person, plus save up to $2,000 per couple. Starting at $4,399. Departures from April 2, 2020 through November 9, 2021.

15) Cairo & Ancient Egypt River Cruise, 10 days with Emerald Waterways. Begins and ends in Cairo. Fly for $495 per person or save $1,200 per couple. Starting at $4,495. Departures from September 19, 2020 through May 1, 2021.

16) Rhine River Cruise: Food & Wine (Adult-Exclusive), 8 days with Adventures by Disney. Begins in Basel and ends in Amsterdam. Save $800 per couple. Starting at $5,089. Departures from September 30, 2019 through October 4, 2020.

17) Rhone River Cruise (Adult-Exclusive), 8 days with Adventures by Disney. Begins in Lyon and ends in Marseille. Save $800 per couple. Starting at $5,169. Departs May 14, September 17 and October 1, 2020.

18) Seine River Cruise (Adult-Exclusive), 8 or 10 days with Adventures by Disney. Begins and ends in Paris. Save $800 per couple. Starting at $5,539. Departs October 1 & 8, 2019 and September 10 and October 8, 2020.

19) Magnificent Europe, 15 days with AmaWaterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Budapest. Fly for free. Starting at $6,799. Departs May 3, 8, 17 & 31, 2020.

20) Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong, 13 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Travels between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Save $3,000 per couple. Starting at $6,949. Departures from October 24 through December 19, 2019.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go