CRUISE NEWS

Savour fantastic food and wine on an Emerald Cruises’ gastronomic river adventure and enjoy a super saving too.

In the award-winning river cruise operator’s summer sale, a second guest sails free across its extensive programme of 2022 and 2023 itineraries, giving a 50% discount off the cruise element only of the trip. Flights, taxes or any port charges are not included in the offer.

Among the highlights of the eight-day Secrets of the Douro cruise is dinner at one of the best wine estates in the region. From £1,950pp for April 29 departure.

Sample some of the Danube’s culinary delights on the nine-day Enchantment of Eastern Europe sailing including a wine-tasting tour at a Vidin vineyard in the shadow of Bulgaria’s Baba Vida fortress.

From £1,905pp, departing September 21.

Sail into France’s gastronomic heartland on the 11-day Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice trip and feast on a fine Provencal dinner prepared on board by Top Chef France finalist, Fabien Morreale.

From £2,410pp based on April 5 departure. Book by August 30. emeraldcruises.co.uk