Evergreen Tours’ Emerald “Star Ships”, Emerald Star and Emerald Sky, have been awarded the “Best New River Ships” designation in Cruise Critic’s 2014 Editors’ Picks Awards. The Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards are chosen by Cruise Critic’s international team of editors, based on the lines and ships they feel best represent excellence in each of the designated categories.
“We put a lot of thought into designing and building innovative, deluxe river ships that create an unparalleled experience for our guests,” said Glen Moroney, founder and managing director of the Scenic Group, the parent company for Emerald Waterways which is represented in Australia by Evergreen Tours. “We’re very proud and pleased that our never-ending efforts to raise the standards on European river ships have been recognised by Cruise Critic as they share a similar benchmark amongst the cruise review and information publications.”
Evergreen’s Emerald “Star Ships” each carry 182 guests in 72 suites and 20 staterooms, including two built for solo occupancy. Unique features include an onboard heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, which transforms into a movie theatre in the evening; two restaurants: Reflections, the main dining room, and The Terrace for breakfast and lunch; and an innovative Suite design with a glass balcony formed when the top section of the floor-to-ceiling window drops down at the touch of button. The ships also feature an on board hairdresser, massage therapy room and fitness area.
Four river cruise itineraries are offered in 2015, including the 15 day “Splendours of Europe” between Amsterdam and Budapest, the eight day “Danube Delights” between Nuremberg and Budapest, the eight day “Rhine Highlights” between Amsterdam and Basel, and the 10 day “Enchantment of Eastern Europe” between Budapest and Bucharest on the Lower Danube River. Evergreen’s cruises seamlessly link to a range of premium escorted tours through Europe including the 19 Day Britain & Ireland In Depth, the 12 Day Grand Alpine, the 13 Day Dalmatian Coast and the 15 Day Wonders of Turkey just to name a few.
Evergreen Tours is the exclusive representative of sister company Emerald Waterways’ “Star Ship” cruises in Australia, and both companies are part of the Scenic Tours Group. Two new vessels – Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn – launch in 2015 taking the fleet of “Star Ships” to four.
Information about Evergreen’s cruises and tours is available from local travel agents, by visiting www.evergreentours.com or by calling 1300 383 747. Brochure orders can be placed on the website and a digital downloadable version is available.
SOURCE: Evergreen Tours