Cruise news

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Saga’s latest river ship Amadeus Elegant will be joining Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Rhine in spring, departing May 26 for her inaugural cruise to Central Europe.

Set to sail along the Moselle and the Saar, the ship’s boutique size offers its 150 passengers the opportunity to visit smaller ports.

Cabins occupy three decks and feature either French balconies or picture windows.

There’s an option to travel to the ship by Eurostar on selected departures.

Saga Cruises’ Nigel Blanks said: “We’ve aligned the river cruise experience more closely with that of our oceans offering and our Spirit class river ships are now all-inclusive, with up to 25% off early booking discounts.” travel.saga.co.uk/cruises ■■New itineraries from P&O Cruises include three on its two newest ships, Arvia and Iona.

Arvia will sail on October 14 for a 13-night round trip to the Med from Southampton. From £849 per person.

Also departing from Southampton on October 27, Arvia will head for the Caribbean. From £999 per person for 14 nights. A seven-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary aboard Iona leaves Southampton on September 16, from £499 per person. pocruises.com

The

RHS Malvern

Spring Festival (May 11-14)

is about Gardening For Everyone. Learn how to recycle items from designer Max Mcmurdo and tips from the experts in The Bloom and Grow Area and The Festival Theatre – even BBQ ideas. Tickets £25 rhsmalvern.co.uk