Sailing the The Blue Danube

23-30 October, 2005

Our 5-star river cruise to Budapest, Vienna, Passau, Durnstein, Bratislava, Esztergom, Melk & Grein on the beautiful blue Danube.

Peter Deilmann Cruises, Europe's Premier River Cruise Line, takes us on our 10th Anniversary Event - a Private Label Exclusive Excursion from New Departures Travel.

Click the image at right to get a copy of James Villas' wonderful article about his experiences aboard the MV Mozart - his Danube Diary, is a fabulous read and includes stunning color images from Elizabeth Zeschin. It is a rather large file, so those on a slow connection may need to be patient. And this article is in pdf format - if you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can download it here.

PRIVATE LABEL: The World, by invitation only.

Private Label, by invitation only, is our way to show our favorite places to you, our favorite customers, to ensure you get to where you're going without trauma or drama! Since our first London departure in 1991 we've had an almost 100 percent repeat of participants. This speaks volumes for the itineraries and the participants themselves. Our small band of travelers explored, dined, and shopped together and apart. We experienced the pleasure of running into each other during the day, exchanging new information over coffee or cocktails. New friendships were born and travel discovered through others' eyes.

We start in Passau, where we embark for 7 glorious days on the Danube, as we explore the river cities of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. A pre-sailing package in Munich and a 3 day post-sailing package in Salzburg can be added to extend your stay in Europe. (Call and ask to get a copy of our Munich & Salzburg brochure.)

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Your Private Label invitation includes much more than just the mechanics of travel, but the hands-on, personal attention that will assure you a truly individual travel experience.

Because of the Mozart's popularity, space is limited. Book now to claim your cabin. We can't wait to share our favorite European excursion with you.

About the MV Mozart: Europe's best

MV Mozart is the flagship of the Deilmann River fleet and the most luxurious river vessel in the world. Completely refurbished in 2003, this incomparable vessel is resplendent with polished rosewood and original art. She is also distinguished by the large size of her staterooms and the number of public areas available. All cabins are beautifully appointed and feature ample wardrobe space, color TV, mini bar, dressing table, sofa, coffee table, shower and toilet, phone and large picture windows. The large marble bath rooms are equipped with hairdryer and terry robes. Bedding is European style - feather pillows and eiderdowns.

The vessel serves six meals daily (Breakfast, Morning Bouillon, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Midnight Snack). There is The Panorama Lounge, 2 bars, gift shop, beauty salon, library, safe-deposit boxes as well as an infirmary with a qualified doctor on board. The Sun Deck offers plenty of deck chairs. There is both a Captain's Welcome and Farewell Reception as well as nightly entertainment and dancing. There is one crew member for every 2.5 passengers providing about the best crew to passenger ratio of any river vessel. Visit Deilmann Cruises for deck plans and other details of what we consider the finest ship sailing the blue Danube.

10th Anniversary discounts for past participants of Private Label and Exclusive Excursions and New Departures' clients.

PRIVATE LABEL: The Blue Danube includes:

 » 7 nights aboard the MV Mozart, outside cabin

 » Six fabulous meals a day as featured in Bon Appetit's October 2004 issue

 » Deluxe tote & baggage tags

 » Escorted by New Departures' Jerry Kelley & Brian Nystedt

 » Pre-trip social gathering

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Yes! Sail me away!

Dorabella Deck, double occupancy, per person $1945.00

Tamino Deck, double occupancy, per person: $2575.00

Dorabella Deck Air & Shore Excursion Package: $3249.00

Tamino Deck Air & Shore Excursion Package: $3879.00

Deposit of $750.00 per person.

Single supplement is 50 percent of base cruise fare.

Air & Shore Excursion Package

This option includes:

 » Cruise fare, per person.

 » Air from your gateway city (based on Minneapolis/St Paul; other cities available) aboard United Airlines and her partners.

 » A full complement of five shore excursions.

 » Round-trip transfers from Munich to Passau.

$750.000 deposit per person due at sign-up, space can not held without a deposit. Final payment due 7 July 2005. $150 savings for payment in full by 15 March, 2005. Air inclusive rate is based on availability at the time this information was published and is subject to change. Call if you have any questions.

Not included: Port taxes of $85.00, International air taxes and fees of approx $200.00, Cruise only passengers may purchase round-trip Munich to Passau transfers for $200.00. Package of five shore excursions available for $175.00.

Cost includes only listed features; gratuities and items of a personal nature are additional.

Cancellation fees: Due to the special nature of this tour all payments are non-refundable. Trip insurance is highly recommended (A brochure will be sent at deposit).

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