We had a lovely event recently with Explora Journeys and Uniworld River cruises. If you book either of these options by May 29 you will receive bonus discounts and or on-board credits.
I made a booking this morning with Explora Journeys, and my clients received Euro 1000 on board credits to use towards shore excursions, spa treatments or even the boutique on board.
Uniworld River cruises have up to 40 per cent off for travel in Europe in 2026 and up to 30 per cent off for travel in 2027 along with Solos savings on several departures.
Another great special came across my desk recently.
At the end of October this year Oceania Riviera is sailing from Fiji west calling into Vanuatu and northern Australia, Komodo island to see the dragons and on to Bali.
The package includes a flight from Brisbane to Fiji, 2 nights in a lagoon view room at Denarau with breakfast and transfers, the 18-day cruise in a balcony cabin with all meals and then 2 nights at Le Meridien Jimbaran in a lagoon view room with transfers before flying home.
An added bonus on the cruise is your choice of a beer and wine with lunch and dinner package or US$800 shore excursion credit.
The total cost for this package departing Brisbane October 28 and returning November 19 is from $8999 per person.
New Zealand based small ship expedition company Heritage Expeditions are offering some great specials with up to 20 per cent off exploring New Zealand remote areas, perhaps pottering around the Marlborough Sounds or head off to Melanesia and PNG.
Also on offer is Antarctica, Japan and the Kimberley coast.
French company Ponant has offers up to 30 per cent off small ship explorations globally.
With all small ships the earlier you book the better the deal.
As these vessels fill up so the prices increase. Most companies these days have dynamic pricing which means the price can shift at any stage up until you book and deposit.
Everyone is worried about airfares – I can tell you that if you book at the last minute to go to Europe then the fares are quite high.
If you plan in advance, there are some fair prices – some press like to scare us into thinking how expensive things are and the reality can be quite different! There are lots of destinations up for grabs with good deals at the moment, so it is a good time to take advantage of these specials.
