C and D Travel

27/10/2026

Carnival 2028-29 New Sailings Unlocked!
We’re excited to announce the 2028 – 2029 cruise season is here and ready to book!
With Carnival Splendor sailing year-round from Sydney, and Carnival Encounter year-round from Brisbane, the new season includes 112 new cruises on sale - from short getaways to longer South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia holidays.
2028 & 2029 cruise highlights:
NEW 13-day New Zealand itinerary from Brisbane
NEW Solar Eclipse itinerary from Brisbane
Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney
Short getaways from Sydney and Brisbane
Farewell sailings for Carnival Adventure and Carnival Luminosa
To book, or for more information on the new program please contact us on [email protected] or go to www.canddtravel.com.au

27/10/2026

Cruise Savings with AmaWaterways

This season marks your opportunity to unlock extraordinary savings on your next journey. Save up to $3,600 per stateroom on select river cruises, building on the incredible value already built into every itinerary, from your choice of up to six onshore experiences each day to specialty dining experiences and an array of onboard amenities.

AmaWaterways invites you to experience more on the rivers with new ships joining the fleet and new itineraries opening up fresh corners of the world. To celebrate in this Season of More, you can save and receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade on select river cruises on the world's rivers. Valid through December 31, 2026.

Contact us on [email protected] for more details. We have traveled the Rhine on AmaWaterways and experienced quality service and really enjoyed it

24/10/2026

Alaska, the place to go
Everyone has tried the cruises but have you been inland?
2027 Available Departures!

August 29th - September 5, 2027
August 31st - September 7, 2027
September 2 - 9, 2027 

Fall in Alaska is short and stunning. Our Denali Fall Colors Tour is nothing but breathtaking as you travel from Fairbanks down to Seward. Along the way landscapes of gold, red, and white cover the mountains.

What's included:

7-nights of accommodations
A local Alaskan Driver Guide
Gold Panning
Denali National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
Dog Mushing
Wildlife & Glacier Day Cruise
River glacier jet-boat Adventure
Gold Star Glass Domed Rail Ride to Seward
Perfect for photographers!

Contact us on [email protected] for more details

19/10/2026

Have you booked your 2027 Cherry Blossom tour to Japan yet?🌸

Experience Japan at its most magical as Sakura season transforms the country in pink! Our perfectly timed departures visit all of Japan’s highlights, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the blossoms along the way. Wendy Wu tours have the experience to ensure your experience is the best.

Fully inclusive tours cover flights, accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides, so you can simply relax and soak it all in. Spots are limited - secure your place and be part of the 2027 magic!🌸
For details and departures contact us on [email protected]

17/09/2026

Celebrate Cruise Month by adding Cruise Cover at no additional cost to any Go Insurance policy sold before 5 November 2026. Whether you’re setting sale or staying on dry land, you’ll also get the chance to win $1,500 in cash when you insure your trip with Go Insurance. Go Insurance is Underwritten at Lloyds. Refer to the PDS and TMD to ensure this product is right for you.

Available through us- email [email protected] for a quote

26/08/2026

To celebrate the countdown of Norwegian Spirit's return to Australia this December, NCL has released reduced rates on a selection of upcoming Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific sailings 🚢
What's in it for you?
✅ Reduced rates on select sailings
✅ Prices from AU$113pp per day*
✅ Sail close-to-home aboard Norwegian Spirit

⏳ Available for a strictly limited time.

*Conditions apply.

Contact us on [email protected] or call 0406 582 707 to book
Ready? Go!!!!

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

Women’s Only Colours of Provence W**e River Cruise in August 2027.
🌸 Women’s Only Colours of Provence W**e River Cruise 🌸
Set sail on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Old Europe! Join us for a 7-night luxury river cruise from Arles to Lyon, 19–26 August 2027, aboard the AmaKristina. This exclusive women’s only adventure includes:
✨ Itinerary Highlights:
• Explore Barcelona (pre-cruise) and Paris (post-cruise) with city tours and excursions
• Cruise through Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Vienne, Villefranche-sur-Saone, and Lyon
• Enjoy curated experiences like w**e tastings, gourmet meals, cocktail hours, and wellness programs
• Hosted by Emmanuelle Bekkers of Bekkers W**ery, McLaren Vale, South Australia
🍷 Onboard Inclusions:
• All gourmet meals, premium w**e & b**r with lunch and dinner
• Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
• Curated w**e and cocktail tastings
• Wellness program, heated pool, fitness instructor, and more
• Daily shore excursions with local guides
• Complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room entertainment
🛏️ Accommodation Options:
• Suite, Twin Balcony, French Balcony, and Fixed Window rooms available (double and solo occupancy)
💰 Pricing (per person, AUD):
• Suite: $14,950 (double) | $28,546 (solo)
• Twin Balcony: $12,250 (double) | $12,932 (solo)
• French Balcony: $10,500 (double) | $11,007 (solo)
• Fixed Window: $8,350 (double) | $8,642 (solo)
🏙️ Land Extensions:
• Barcelona (3 nights pre-cruise): $2,506 (double) | $3,562 (solo)
• Paris (3 nights post-cruise): $2,890 (double) | $4,234 (solo)
📞 Contact us on [email protected] for a full copy of the brochure and more information. We have travelled on AMA and know it is a quality product

01/08/2026

Croisi Europe River Cruise
Earlier this year we spotted an itinerary which took in a concert at Maastricht with Andre Rieu which was a bucket list item for us.

This departed Amsterdam on 16 July, to Rotterdam, Antwerp and on to Brussels on MS LaFayette which has 42 cabins for 78 guests. There are several single cabins available. The guests were mainly French, this being a French cruise line and only three of us spoke English. The cruise cost includes b**r, w**e, soft drinks, tea and coffee; however other than the concert, all other excursions were at extra cost.

The Croisi dock is just across from the railway station and took us around 10 minutes to walk from the hotel via the railway station to board. Boarding is at 6pm and we were early, so our bags were put on board and we went sightseeing to fill in time. When we got back, we waited in the lounge bar until we were checked in and got our room keys. We were told that we would be seated at a set table with other English speakers.

Unlike other premium river cruises, excursions are not included. A canal cruise in Amsterdam was EUR56 if purchased prior to the cruise, but if you walked up to the ticket office opposite the railway station on the day, you could get the same cruise for EUR21. We did purchase the excursions to Volendam and Zaanse Schans to see the d**e and the windmill village, plus another to see the Hague area. Both tours were in French until the tour guides discovered that we spoke English and then we were given private commentaries.

Croisi meals on board were excellent, however it is a set menu for everyone, unless you have special dietary requirements. Breakfast was a buffet offering a hot breakfast or the usual European style cheese, pastries or fruit. We were seated with a lady from Malta at a set table for each meal and once we decided which w**e to drink, our server gave us the bottle to look after, She spoke good English but many of the crew were reluctant to use it.
The language barrier is always a problem; the French do not like using it but usually understand and speck it well. When an announcement was given in the lounge, it was always in French, but the officers came and gave us a translation so that we knew what was happening. By the end of the trip, we had discovered that many passengerscould speak English. Entertainment was party games organised by the crew and mostly in French

The highlight was our excursion to see the Andre Rieu concert. All the guests were loaded on to two coaches for the two-hour trip by road to Maastricht with a stop to eat at a hotel there. There was a large buffet set out for many groups transiting to the concert. Each seat had a cushion with a welcome card and postcards from Andre Rieu Travel. There we were handed out our seating for the concert before getting back on the coach for the concert. Our driver then missed the coach parking sign and got lost until we stopped at a bus stop and followed the crowd through the old town area to the town square.

We were seated about halfway back on the left side of the town square, and the crowd was massive- 200,000 over six nights was one report. Having seen to his concerts at the movies, we knew what to expect but being there was still mind blowing. A really great event and a bucket list item ticked off. The concert started at 9pm and finished after mid-night, with a short break.

Back on the coaches to return to Antwerp, our driver got lost again, then couldn’t find the ship as the tide had gone down and you could not see the ship. Someone rang the ship and the crew came out and waived torches to show the way. It was after 3am when we got to bed.

Next day we cruised up to Brussels and docked out of town at a container wharf. Croisi offered to book a taxi for us at EUR70 but cost of an Uber was EUR33 to the hotel. When you work the average of converting AUD to EUR, it is almost AUD2 to one Euro, so prices are not cheap.

Overall Croisi Europe river cruises are very good, covering many of the rivers in Europe. Food is excellent even though no real choice. Our cabin was small but had everything required with the balcony door. Language is a problem and no laundry service available;
internet and TV choice was limited in some areas that we passed through. It is good value for the prices paid.

Croisi have river cruises all over Europe and Asia, plus ocean going ships. For more information, contact us on [email protected]

30/07/2026