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Cruise Uniworld will debut the S.S. Joie de Vivre next year. River Cruises Exciting New Options Paloma Villaverde de Rico Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection The river cruise line will be debuting the S.S. Joie de Vivre, sailing along France's Seine River, in March of next year. The aptly named ship will reflect the French "joy of living" philosophy and their profound appreciation for food, wine, art and music. The ship will feature two Royal Suites, eight Junior Suites, and 54 staterooms, with each accommodation featuring its own signature style. There will also be butlers on board trained to the same exacting standard as Buckingham Palace. Uniworld's president Guy Young said in a press statement that the company "made the decision to build a 125-meter ship instead of a 135-meter ship so she can dock conveniently in the heart of Paris." The 15-day Grand France itinerary sailing from Paris to Avignon starts at $5,899 (departing March 26). uniworld.com Avalon Waterways Come 2017, guests on board Avalon Waterways' ships will have the option of choosing healthy, vegetarian food items that are sourced from small farms and "married with a sprinkle of ingenuity." Next year will also see the return of a selection of popular themed itineraries, including the 8-day A Culinary Experience from Paris to Normandy (departing April 25 with rates starting at $2,834). And for those truly activeminded clients, Avalon has launched a 9-day Active Discovery On-The-Go Cruise that sails from Linz to Budapest and includes hiking, biking, canoeing and running. There's also time to explore an ice cave, take an archery lesson, descend into an underground salt mine or ascend up a mountain during a guided climb. The July 8, 2017 departure from Linz starts at $3,167. avalonwaterways.com AmaWaterways AmaWaterways is offering a reinvented Chef's Table experience. 12 august 2016 Yummy! AmaWaterways has reinvented its signature Chef's Table Restaurant...clients will now be able to devour a true tasting menu consisting of three appetizers, a Champagne sorbet intermezzo, three main courses and three desserts. During this chef's table experience, the 28 guests partaking will be able to watch as the chef prepares this multi-course dinner that includes regional specialties and traditional dishes. Of course, a dinner like that needs some good wine, so hand-selected regional wine is also on the menu. As Rudi Schreiner, the line's president and co-owner, said in a press statement, "...we enjoy constantly experimenting with new ways to improve the guest experience, and the area of food and wine is one where we can really have a lot of fun, bringing in local and regional flavors to offer something that can't be found elsewhere." The Chef's Table experience is included in the cruise fare. amawaterways.com ➤ recommend.com http://www.uniworld.com http://www.avalonwaterways.com http://www.amawaterways.com http://www.recommend.com

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