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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashes Into Summer 2022!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Back with a splash, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is ready to keep Southern Californians cool all summer long with over 25 unique slides and attractions for the entire family.

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  • Back with a splash, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is ready to keep Southern Californians cool all summer long with over 25 unique slides and attractions for the entire family.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005442/en/
    Splash Island, at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, features a variety of slides and fountains perfect for water thrill-seekers-in-training.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hurricane Harbor continues to be the perfect summer gathering spot for friends and families of all ages, stated Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Park President, Don McCoy.
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, a 22-acre waterpark located next door to Six Flags Magic Mountain, features over 1.5 million gallons of water in a tropically themed paradise.

AmaWaterways And Metropolitan Touring Launch New Colombia River Cruise Experience

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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BOGOT, Colombia, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Luxury river cruise innovator AmaWaterways today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Metropolitan Touring , South America's leading tour operator, to introduce a new river cruise experience in Colombia.

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  • BOGOT, Colombia, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Luxury river cruise innovator AmaWaterways today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Metropolitan Touring , South America's leading tour operator, to introduce a new river cruise experience in Colombia.
  • This is the first luxury river cruise line to sail the Magdalena River, an alliance brings together the remarkable in-depth destination expertise of Metropolitan Touring and the industry's leading team of river cruise experts at AmaWaterways.
  • The new ship and cruise program will incorporate years of design experience from AmaWaterways' President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner affectionately known as the 'Godfather of River Cruising' plus Metropolitan Touring's decades of expertise in expedition cruising in the Galpagos Islands.
  • "Drawing on each company's expertise, AmaWaterways and Metropolitan Touring have together created a unique river cruise and land program that will immerse travelers in the beauty of the 'River of a Thousand Rhythms'," said Camilo Calderon, General Manager of Metropolitan Touring Colombia.

Viking Announces Additional Sailings For New Mississippi River Cruises

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today announced that new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today announced that new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale.
  • The company's first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi , will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.
  • Also, the company today released several new renderings of Viking Mississippi, which can be accessed in the Viking Media Center .
  • We look forward to welcoming guests as we bring modern river cruising to the Mississippi River in 2022."

Viking Officially Opens Reservations For New Mississippi River Cruises

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today opened reservations to the public for its new Mississippi River cruises, which will launch in 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today opened reservations to the public for its new Mississippi River cruises, which will launch in 2022.
  • The company's first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi , will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.
  • As part of an exclusive preview promised by Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen, past Viking guests have been able to book the new Mississippi River cruises since March 30, 2020 and some departure dates are already nearly or completely sold out.
  • Viking Inclusive Value: Every Mississippi River cruise fare includes everything guests need, with no surprises or hidden fees.

smarTours Expands Cruise Offerings With the Launch of New Mediterranean, Germany Christmas Markets, and Danube Christmas Markets Cruises

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Mirroring this travel trend in the industry, smarTours has seen an increased demand from customers for both their classic and new cruise options.

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  • Mirroring this travel trend in the industry, smarTours has seen an increased demand from customers for both their classic and new cruise options.
  • The three new cruises include Three Continents Mediterranean Cruise, Christmas Markets Through Germany, and Christmas Markets Cruise Down the Danube adding to the company's already more than 50 international tour options.
  • Christmas Markets Through Germany - an 8-day river cruise tour that visits the most popular Christmas markets in Germany with stops in Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenburg, and Frankfurt.
  • Christmas Markets Cruise Down the Danube - an 8-day river cruise tour that visits three different country's (Hungary, Austria, and Austria) Christmas markets.

Untethered Danube River Cruise Among Avalon Waterways' Most Unique - And Most Popular - Itineraries For 2020

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This week, Avalon Waterways is showcasing a new trend in cruising: Untethered river cruises through Europe.

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  • LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This week, Avalon Waterways is showcasing a new trend in cruising: Untethered river cruises through Europe.
  • Since launching this series of unfettered cruises, Avalon Waterways has expanded its offerings along the Rhine, Rhone & Danube Rivers.
  • "Our new Avalon Choice program has reinvented the river cruise experience with customizable "Classic," "Discovery" and "Active" options on every river cruise itinerary," said Pam Hoffee, managing director of Avalon Waterways.
  • Our most robust and diverse itinerary is on the Danube River in 2020."

Adventures by Disney Offers More Opportunities for Families to Set Sail on European River Cruise Vacations in 2021

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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New for 2021, guests aboard Rhine River voyages cantravel toPapenburg, Germany, for an inside look at the construction of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish.

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  • New for 2021, guests aboard Rhine River voyages cantravel toPapenburg, Germany, for an inside look at the construction of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish.
  • More details on Adventures by Disney river cruises can be found on the River Cruising with Disney page of adventuresbydisney.com.
  • Sailing with AmaWaterways, a premier luxury river cruise line, these all-inclusive vacations are filled with active, immersive experiences curated by the family travel experts at Disney.
  • Adventures by Disney was honored in Cruise Critic's annual Editors' Picks awards as the Best River Cruise Line for Families in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Drifting Down The Danube With Avalon Waterways

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Given this, it's no surprise that nearly 50 percent (49%) of Avalon Waterways travelers chose the Danube River as the star of their European vacation in 2019.

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  • Given this, it's no surprise that nearly 50 percent (49%) of Avalon Waterways travelers chose the Danube River as the star of their European vacation in 2019.
  • "In fact, Avalon provides travelers nearly 30 river cruise itineraries, ranging from four (4) to 27 days, that feature a plethora of sail and see options along the Danube River.
  • Avalon has an average of 60 percent (60%) more Danube itineraries than other river cruise lines."
  • When travelers sail the world with Avalon Waterways, every day is an adventure and every adventure is up to our guests.

Viking Announces New Seine River Ships For 2020

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.vikingcruises.com ) today announced new details about its 2020 river cruise season, which will see the addition of four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.vikingcruises.com ) today announced new details about its 2020 river cruise season, which will see the addition of four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris.
  • Hosting 168 guests in 84 staterooms, the new Seine Ships Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga will be smaller than Viking Longships, but will feature many of the same popular features including an Aquavit Terrace, a wide variety of stateroom choices and onboard solar panels, as well as Viking's signature Scandinavian design aesthetic.
  • Designed specifically to navigate the Seine River, these four ships will dock in the center of Paris, adjacent to the Eiffel Tower.
  • This 8-day cruise along the Seine River celebrates history, art, food and customs in the country's most dazzling urbane and pastoral settings.

Backroads Launches New Ocean and River Cruise Trips for 2020 and 2021 Including Even More Departures for Families

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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Backroads recently launched family trips for 20s & Beyond (trips for families with adult children) offering ten new active Ocean and River Cruises on Europe's grandest waterways.

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  • Backroads recently launched family trips for 20s & Beyond (trips for families with adult children) offering ten new active Ocean and River Cruises on Europe's grandest waterways.
  • New in 2021, the company expands the category to include Full Ship Celebrations on the Baltic Sea and Rhine River.
  • "Our active ocean and river cruise segment continues to be a favorite among Backroads guests," said Backroads Founder and President, Tom Hale.
  • Ocean and River Cruise Trips for 2020 and 2021 include:
    Backroads was founded in 1979 by Tom Hale and has been a leading innovator in active and adventure travel for over 40 years.