NOVEMBER 2024


MANY NEW EVENTS TO COME - KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!

It is with huge relief that our new Autumn / Winter brochure is at last out there, already some of the trips and events have sold out but we haven't been sitting on our laurels and we will be bringing out some new and exciting day trips for 2025 very soon.

It takes a huge amount of work to put together the trips, research, text, artwork and advertising before the end result is produced.  Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for the new brochure, we hope you like what you see.

Our big event for 2025 The Mighty Mekong has been a huge hit, having now only three cabins available, we will be chartering the whole Pandaw River Cruiser with our group on board and having spoken to some travel colleagues that have experienced this holiday, we can certainly say that those attending are in for a treat - it has been described to us as "an amazing place, holiday and much much more". 

A taste of some new events to come is 2025 will be:

HOT HOT HOT - ELVIS EVOLUTION - THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

NEW DATE FOR MOULIN ROUGE

THE BEST OF BROADWAY AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

HIGHCLERE CASTLE WITH A MORNING IN WINCHESTER

SPRING MYSTERY TOUR 2025 

BLETCHLEY PARK

THE IDEAL HOME SHOW 2025

LATE SPRING MYSTERY TOUR 2025

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE

FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS

KINKY BOOTS

NEW DATE FOR STARLIGHT EXPRESS 

BBC GARDENERS WORLD SPRING FAIR AT BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM

KENNET & AVON CANAL

RHS HAMPTON COURT GARDEN FESTIVAL 2025

FLANDERS AND THE WESTERN FRONT - SHORT BREAK

LAKE GARDA THE ITALIAN GEM - WEEK TOUR

NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE 2025 / 2026

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

THE ABOVE EVENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK

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RUN NICK, RUN ! !

NICK'S GREAT SOUTH RUN

Nick is very busy preparing himself for his Great South Run on Sunday 20th October 2024 many of you have been asking whether you can sponsor him for this event and Nick has now decided to do just this.  Raising money for The Elizabeth Foundation, if you feel you would like to sponsor him in his challenge we now have a sponsor form in our office and if you wish to make a donation come along and see us and pledge something, no matter how big or small all will be gratefully received and Nick will proudly present The Elizabeth Foundation with another much deserved cheque.

UPDATE

We are absolutely thrilled to announce to you all that Nick and Martin ran their Great South Run today and absolutely smashed it, completing the 10 mile run in 2.5 hours.  They can now qualify for their medal and t-shirt from the Great South Run.  Raising just over £1000.00 for The Elizabeth Foundation - we will be presenting them with a cheque at our Christmas Gala Night.

A massive THANK YOU  to Martin for all the encouragement and support he has given Nick over the past couple of years, Nick can't quite believe he's done it, but Martin believed in him and showed him just what can be achieved if you put your mind and body to it. 

A second massive THANK YOU to all those that sponsored Nick and pledged funds, this has been his motivation to achieve this goal - what amazing friends and customers we have.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU 


See side bar for more information of Nick's Great South Run

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We are very excited to have just secured two new Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

SCENIC ISLANDS & COASTLINES OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND IN AUGUST 2025

SPANISH COLOURS & CULTURES IN SEPTEMBER 2025

For further details and full itinerary please click on the side bar OUR LATEST CRUISES WITH FRED OLSEN or pay us a visit at our office and we will be more than happy to help you with any enquiries for these beautiful ocean cruises.


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NEW - STEP INTO SPRING 2025

We have now secured a regular event that we attend every year, this really is something to kick your Spring season off with all the colour and vibrancy that is the Dutch Bulb Fields.

We bring you a super tour:

THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS

            FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025 

            STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR 

SEE OUR SIDE BAR FOR MORE DETAILS

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Please see below for some of the NEW EVENTS that will be taking place and are now up and ready for you to book:


CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE WITH THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES AND CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024 - EVENING PERFORMANCE


CHRISTMAS RETAIL THERAPY AT WEST QUAY AND 3 COURSE LUNCH 

                                   AT THE HERMITAGE HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH                                                            WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2024



CHRISTMAS WITH KATHERINE JENKINS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL          WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2024


BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL LONDON BRINGS YOU PINOCCHIO AND HIS WOODEN WHOPPER! - PANTOMIME FOR GROWN UP'S!     WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2025


                      CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - CORTEO - AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL                                     SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2025


NEW DATE FOR MOULIN ROUGE AT THE PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON             THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2025


MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY AT THE O2 LONDON - DANCE, DINE HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! - 6.30 PM TIER A - EXCELLENT TABLES -INCLUDES A FOUR COURSE GREEK MEAL - JOIN US FOR THIS NIGHT OF A LIFETIME!  - SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2024


THE SENSATIONAL 60'S EXPERIENCE AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE                       SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025 - 3.00 PM PERFORMANCE


RIVERDANCE 30 - A NEW GENERATION AT THE BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE ON SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2025 


MOULIN ROUGE - THIS FANTASTIC SHOW AT THE PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2025


HIGHCLERE CASTLE, EGYPTIAN EXHIBITION AND GARDENS WITH A MORNING IN WINCHESTER ON MONDAY 14TH JULY 2025


                     ELVIS EVOLUTION THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE - A BRAND NEW,                                      FIRST OF ITS KIND EXPERIENCE AT THE EXCEL WATEFRONT, IMMERSE LONDON ON                              SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2025 - 4.00 PM PERFORMANCE


THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BEST OF BROADWAY AT THE      ROYAL ALBERT HALL ON SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2025 - MATINEE PERFORMANCE


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It is our aim to please and make it a pleasure to travel, to take the hassle out of seeing that theatre show you've always wanted to see or just simply to have a great day out!  Our thanks to everyone that have left reviews, it means a great deal to us to hear that we are doing it right.


Many of our events have already sold out - to check the availability on our trips and events click on the side bar reading:

AVAILABILITY ON OUR DAY TRIPS AND EVENTS


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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU CAN'T REACH US BY PHONE WHILST WE ARE ON A TOUR PLEASE DO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO CONTACT YOU BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR YOU CAN LEAVE US AN EMAIL ON keystrips@icloud.com


IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE THAT IS DUE WHILST WE ARE AWAY ON TOUR PLEASE DONT WORRY YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR BOOKING AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU UPON OUR RETURN - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE 


WE REALLY DON'T WANT ANY OF YOU TO MISS OUT!


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ABBA VOYAGE


FIVE NEW DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE AT THE ABBA ARENA LONDON - 2025    

TO VIEW PRICES FOR OUR ABBA VOYAGE TOURS PLEASE CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR ENTITLED DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE 

SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SORRY SOLD OUT

SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SORRY SOLD OUT

SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SORRY SOLD OUT

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED

SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025 6.00 PM PEROMANCE - SEATED

TO BOOK - Please call 02392 230329 or email: keystrips@icloud.com

THERE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABILITY ON OUR JUNE - JULY  2025 DATES

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NEW - JUST ADDED


CHRISTMAS RETAIL THERAPY AT WEST QUAY AND 3 COURSE LUNCH 

AT THE HERMITAGE HOTEL BOURNEOUTH 2024

WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2024

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CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE WITH THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES AND CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024 - EVENING PERFORMANCE

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CHRISTMAS GALA NIGHT DINNER DANCE AT THE WATERLOOVILLE GOLF CLUB FEATURING THE BAND PEPPERMINT SOUL - FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024

FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024

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FRANKIE'S GUYS THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE CELEBRATION OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS - TRIBUTE NGHT

SATUDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2024

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SORRY THIS SHORT BREAK HAS NOW SOLD OUT

WINTER WARMER WEEKEND 2025 BARNSTAPLE NORTH DEVON

             FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2025 TO SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025

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THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2025 AT THE WORLD RESORTS ARENA

SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2025

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - CORTEO - AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2025

SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2025

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FISHERMANS FRIENDS AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE
MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCH 2025
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KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL STARRING JOHANNES RADEBE
AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE - EVENING PERFORMANCE ON
TUESDAY 27TH MAY 2025
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THE IDEAL HOME SHOW 2025 AT OLYMPIA LONDON
ON SATURDAY 29TH MARCH 2025
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MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY AT THE O2 LONDON - DANCE, DINE HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! - 6.30 PM TIER A - EXCELLENT TABLES -INCLUDES A FOUR COURSE GREEK MEAL - JOIN US FOR THIS NIGHT OF A LIFETIME!  - SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2024

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THE SENSATIONAL 60'S EXPERIENCE AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE

                              SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025 - 3.00 PM PERFORMANCE                                                           

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                         EMMERDALE AND CORONATION STREET WEEKEND                                           

                      4 DAY TOUR STAYING AT THE 4* CEDAR COURT HOTEL                                       FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025

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HIGHCLERE CASTLE, EGYPTIAN EXHIBITION AND GARDENS WITH A MORNING IN WINCHESTER ON MONDAY 14TH JULY 2025

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                   ELVIS EVOLUTION THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE - A BRAND NEW,                                      FIRST OF ITS KIND EXPERIENCE AT THE EXCEL WATEFRONT, IMMERSE LONDON ON                              SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2025 - 4.00 PM PERFORMANCE

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   THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BEST OF BROADWAY AT THE      ROYAL ALBERT HALL ON SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2025 - MATINEE PERFORMANCE

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For more details of all of our trips simply find the trip of your choice on the side bar listing, click on the trip and more details will show.  

Should you wish to know any more details then why not give us a call - we're always happy to answer your questions.


 Please keep in mind that we do sell Gift Vouchers if you're stuck for something to give to your loved ones for that special occasion ❤️


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NEW FOR 2025 

WE ARE ABSOLUTELY THRILLED TO BRING YOU THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME TOUR 

ONLY THREE CABINS AVAILABLE


THE MIGHTY MEKONG - RIVER CRUISE SAILING ON BOARD RV BASSAC PANDAW

WITH PANDAW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRED. HOLIDAYS 

DEPARTING WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2025 FOR 14 DAYS  

RETURN ECONOMY FLIGHTS FROM LONDON HEATHROW

OVERSEAS TRANSFERS

PRE AND POST CRUISE STAYS

ALL SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE MEKONG CRUISE

FULL-BOARD MEKONG RIVER CRUISE ABOARD RV BASSAC PANDAW

DINING DRINKS (NO WINE)

FULL ITINERARY AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR FOR MORE DETAILS


NEW DAY TRIPS / EVENTS FOR 2024 / 2025

TO VIEW MORE DETAILS SIMPLY CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR THE TRIP OF YOUR CHOICE OR CALL OUR OFFICE 02392 230329


 Keep your eyes peeled on our webpage and office window for even more to come!

We would like to thank everyone for your support and valued custom,  we hope that you will all continue to appreciate what we have to offer and enjoy the many events we put together for you all.


A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU TO EACH AND EVERYONE


NEW HOLIDAYS AND SHORT BREAKS AWAY AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW INCLUDE:


NEW - WINTER WARMER WEEKEND 2025 - BARNSTAPLE - NORTH DEVON 

            FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2025 TO SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025 - SORRY SOLD OUT


NEW - CORONATION STREET & EMMERDALE WEEKEND BREAK VISITNG THE PLACES OF 

            OUR FAVOURITE SOAPS - GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF BOTH SETS

            FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025 - AVAILABILITY


NEW - THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS

            FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025 

            STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR - AVAILABILITY


NEW - FLANDERS AND THE WESTERN FRONT STAYING AT THE 4* HOTEL ALIZE     

           MOUSECRON BELGIUM 

           THE BATTLES WHICH TOOK PLACE IN FLANDERS AND THE SOMME BETWEEN 

           1914 AND 1918 WERE ON AN UNPRECEDENTED    

           SCALE.  OUR TOUR IS BASED IN MOUSCRON, AS SHORT JOURNEY FROM MENEN 

           AND ALL THE MAIN SITES OF THE WAR.

           FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 16TH JUNE 2025 - AVAILABILITY


 NEW - LAKE GARDA STAYING AT THE 4* HOTEL SAVOY PALACE - RIVA DEL GARDA

             LAKE GARDA OFFERS A CONTRASTING LANDSCAPE, FROM ROLLING HILLS AND 

            VINEYARDS IN THE SOUTH, TO STEEP MOUNTAINS AND OLIVE GROVES IN THE  

            NORTH.

            SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025 TO SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025 - AVAILABILITY

 

FULL ITINERARIES FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS ARE AVALAIBLE FROM OUR OFFICE

  DON'T DELAY - BOOK TODAY - TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT            


Our website is updated daily with the new rescheduled dates for all to see.  If you click on the side bar to the left 'LATEST AVAILABILITY ON ALL TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS' you will be able to see all we have to offer to date and the availability we have. Should you have any enquiry regarding any of our trips / holidays / events please give us a call.  Should you have any queries or concerns about anything that you are booked on with us please do not hesitate to call on the number below and we will be more than happy to hear from you and assist.                                                                                                                     

For further details on any of these shows please call our telephone number: 02392 230329 

We are always happy to help and have a chat.


EXCITING TIMES AHEAD WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES &
AMADEUS RIVER CRUISES

We are extremely excited to bring you our 2025 Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and our 2024 Amadeus River Cruise. You can view all of these cruises and their itineraries by clicking on the link on our webpage.

We have been working with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Groups Team to put together our new 2025 Group Escorted Ocean Cruises, and we hope you will like the selection we have picked, perhaps this will give us all a glimmer of the good times ahead.

NEW FOR 2025

OCEAN CRUISES WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES

  TO TOP IT ALL OFF WE HAVE AN AMAZING NEW  OCEAN CRUISE WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES FOR 2025

Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland - August 2025

Spanish Colours & Cultures - September 2025

SEE  BELOW OR CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR TO VIEW DETAILS OF OUR LATEST ESCORTED OCEAN CRUISE 2025 WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES


2025

TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES                       TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES  

Firstly we bring you Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland sailing from Southampton on board Balmoral on Monday 4th August 2025 for 9 nights.

This voyage aboard Borealis has been designed to showcase some of Scotland and Ireland’s most scenic landscapes, including the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the bonnet-shaped island of Bad Mor.  Borealis will take you along picturesque Loch Hourn and past the extraordinary basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and the rugged cliffs of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, which offer a sanctuary for wildlife.  On this scenic cruise you will have the chance to embrace local traditions, sample local foods and enrich your journey with the legendary history at sites like Skara Brae, Callanish, and the Ring of Brodgar.  Ports of call will include Aberdeen, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Killybegs and Galway.

Group Fare from £1,499.00 pp

Includes Free On Board Spend £100pp Credit - Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port.


Secondly we bring you Spanish Colours & Cultures sailing from Southampton to Valencia on board Balmoral on Wednesday 17th September 2025 for 10 nights.  

Join Balmoral in the Mediterranean, where ornate architectural masterpieces await your discovery.  Marvel at Barcelona’s iconic landmarks, including the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and colourful Park Guell.  Immerse yourself in the vibrant Spanish lifestyle, uncover the artistic inspirations of these enchanting destinations, from Ibiza’s diverse beauty to Barcelona’s homage to Picasso and Dali.  Ports of call will include La Coruna, Cadiz, Ibiza, Barcelona and Valencia. 

Fly-Cruise return - Includes flight to selected UK airport (to be confirmed) and transfer from the ship.

Group fare from £1,599.00 PP

Includes Free On Board Spend £65.00pp Credit -  Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port/Airport.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Oceans Club discounts also apply (as per terms and conditions of the Oceans Club)

 

NEW RIVER CRUISE FOR 2024


THE MAGIC OF ADVENT ON THE RHINE - ABOARD MS AMADEUS RIVA - 5 DAYS - 

Departing on Saturday 30th November 2024 for an Overnight Stay before continuing our journey to 

board Amadeus Riva in Strabourg on 1st December 2024 - Strasbourg to Cologne

Return 5th December 2024

Beautiful festive Christmas Markets await you starting in Strasbourg, visiting Speyer, Rudeheim, Koblenz. All whilst enjoying the festively decorated 5* floating hotel MS Amadeus Riva - fine dining and free-flowing red and white wines form Europe's famous wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard.  

Full itinerary and prices available from our office. 

Please note that we travel to some of our destinations on our River Cruises by coach/return via ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk - this will incur an extra charge to the prices on the River Cruise - details can be obtained from our office.  Prices may also incur an overnight hotel stay.



NEW RIVER CRUISE FOR 2025 / INTO 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE - ABOARD MS AMADEUS RIVA - 6 NIGHTS

Departing on Monday 29th December 2025 - Flying from London Heathrow to Munich Airport - 

Coach transport to Passau to embark the Amadeus Riva

Return Coach from Passau to Munich Airport - Sunday 4th January 2026 from Munch Airport to 

Heathrow Airport

Coach return from Heathrow Airport to Waterlooville.

After the success of our last New Year Amadeus River Cruise in Switzerland we are very excited to bring you another New Year River Cruise - this time we will be flying from London Heathrow to Munich and then coach transport to embark the MS Amadeus Riva.  This is a 6 night river cruise taking in Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Emmersdorf before returning to Passau and our return coach and flight home via Munich Airport followed by a coach back to Waterlooville.

Full itinerary and prices available from our office.

For further details and time limited promotions on any of the above cruises please contact our office, we can help you with cabin choice, availability and much more. All of these cruises are now on sale, and we can arrange a personal appointment to meet at our office, on a one to one basis at your convenience.   We do recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  We are happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding cruising, and really do look forward to welcoming our clients with open arms. 

We would like to bring to your attention Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Travel with Confidence. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines want to ensure you’re confident to travel with them and have introduced their Safe Sailing Charter and Plain Sailing Guarantee - please ask us for details of these or you can visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines website fredolsencruises.com and take a look for yourself - giving confidence with future cruising in mind. 
Please also note: Should you wish to book any other cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines other than our own Escorted Group Cruises and on an independent basis, we are more than happy to help you with your own individual enquiry and booking.  Please give us a call on the telephone number below.   

                                          

OUR OFFICE OPENING HOURS ARE TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 9.00 AM TO 1.00 PM

WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS - CATCHING OUR BREATH !!

                              OFFICE TEL. NO:  02392 230329                           

                   Our Phone Lines are Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

You can rest assured that we are constantly working very hard to bring you all lots of new and exciting events, trips and holidays that we know you have all come to love and enjoy.  

               Kindest regards to one and all from Caroline and Nick Keys - Keys Trips and Events