Deluxe cruising on the most beautiful rivers in Europe with Lüftner Cruises Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube Rivers plus the extraordinary Main-Danube Canal Classic Voyages are one of the most experienced cruise representative companies in Australia, headed by Peter Podesta as the Managing Director and a representative of Lüftner Cruises, which operate nine river cruise ships on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. We have chosen 7 of the Amadeus ships for the 2011 season for Australian passengers five of which are the class leading Premier Class ships Amadeus Brilliant (2011), Amadeus Elegant ( 2010) the Amadeus Diamond (2009), Amadeus Princess (2006) and Amadeus Royal (2005). The deluxe Amadeus Symphony (2003) and Amadeus Classic (2001) complete the ships on offer. Lüftner Cruises are operated with passion and dedication to offering only the very best of product to clients is well documented and although new to Australia in 2010 have been innovating river cruising since 1995. Classic Voyages are extremely proud to be a partner with what we believe is the finest fleet of river ships on the most beautiful and scenic rivers in Europe. Magnificent cabins and suites with floor to ceiling French windows, spacious and elegantly appointed lounges and restaurants await the Australian clients. All cabins are outside with all the facilities that you would expect from a deluxe cruise company Cruises and cruise/tours are mainly on the Rhine River, Moselle River, Main River and Danube Canal and of course their home river, the beautiful Danube. The company not only offers deluxe cruise only arrangements but a selection of cruise/tours that allow visits to other European cities such as Prague and Berlin. There is also a wonderful 14 day round trip Black Sea cruise itinerary from Vienna in July and August. Spend a week on the Dutch and Belgian Canals during Tulip time in April or experience the cultural heart of Austria and Hungary on the Music and Opera cruises and if you are thinking of winter in Europe there are cruise in December for Advent and the Christmas markets as well as Xmas and New Year cruises on both the Danube and Rhine Rivers. After an extremely successful 2010 season,  in which all of the 14 night Across Europe between Amsterdam and Budapest have been completely sold out, we strongly recommend that you book now for 2011 as preferred  cabin space will be difficult to obtain if left to later in the year. In 2011 Lüftner Cruises will offer 7 night voyages on the Rhône/Saône Rivers  with round trip cruises visiting Arles, Avignon, Chalon sur Saône & Macon on Amadeus Symphony.

Deluxe Ocean Cruises with Peter Deilmann Cruises The 2010 e-brochure for the cruises that will be undertaken by our 5 star deluxe ocean cruise ship, ms Deutschland between March 2010 and April 2011 is shown on the Ocean Cruises page. This magnificent ship will be in Australian waters from February to March 2011. Peter Podesta, Managing Director of Classic Voyages who have represented Peter Deilmann Cruises since 1998 believes this ship is the very epitome of class and a welcome change from the crass offerings of the mass market and has enjoyed the very best cruise experience in his 40 years of cruising. ‘The cuisine in both the Restaurant Berlin and the Vier Jahrestzeiten (4 Seasons) is what you would expect from the best restaurants in the world and is the best that I have experienced.’ Deutschland is one of the most lauded cruise ships built over the past 12 years. Built to the specifications of the late shipping entrepreneur, Peter Deilmann, Gracious ambiance and spaciousness will dazzle you from the moment you step a board into the gracious atrium foyer. Recall the casual elegance of a Grand Hotel from the past, where rich brass balustrades complimenting a generous array of salons, restaurants, shops, swimming pools, bars, lounges, cinema, library, putting green, zodiacs for excursions and fitness facilities with steam rooms, sauna and Roman baths. There are areas on board to suit every mood. Murals and paintings from the owners private collection, add to the impression of a floating Grand Hotel, perhaps best exemplified in the splendour of the galleried KaiserSaal ( Emperors Ballroom) and show lounge, where the magnificent Chandelier and frescoed ceiling bring the style and atmosphere of an Edwardian Theatre to mind. But luxurious surroundings would not be perfect without the service to go with it and with a 2-1 passenger to crew ratio passengers are always the centre of the attention. Beautifully appointed staterooms cater for only 520 passengers with a generous level of single and twin/double cabins. We hope that you enjoy reading this online brochure and please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information or clarification of anything in the brochure. The 2010/2011 World Cruise program will feature Australia with a selection of cruises between Los Angeles & Honolulu, Honolulu & Papeete, Papeete & Auckland, Auckland & Sydney and Sydney & Singapore, between January & March 2011. Rates are shown in Euros, which is also the currency on board.

The original deluxe coach touring in California since 1924: Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, Hearst Castle, Yosemite Park
California Parlor Car Tours operate deluxe coach tours between San Francisco and Los Angeles since 1929, as well as 1 to 3 day tours to Yosemite. Transfers, accommodation and tour packages available in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Anaheim. Classic Voyages handles marketing and sales support for California Parlor Car Tours but agent and clients must contact the company direct for reservations and payments.

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