C and D Travel

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 Wine River Cruise in August 2027.
🌸 Women’s Only Colours of Provence Wine 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 wine tastings, gourmet meals, cocktail hours, and wellness programs
• Hosted by Emmanuelle Bekkers of Bekkers Winery, McLaren Vale, South Australia
🍷 Onboard Inclusions:
• All gourmet meals, premium wine & beer with lunch and dinner
• Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
• Curated wine 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 beer, wine, 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 wine 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

30/07/2026

We have just returned from Europe after doing an AMAWaterways trip down the Rhine followed by a Croisi river cruise that included a concert with Andre Rieu at Maastricht .
This was our first river cruise experience after many ocean cruises, totally different as river cruises are more personal and smaller.
The AMA Serena had mainly Americans with a few British, two New Zealanders plus us on board to a total of 160 guests with 51 crew. The Lark Lounge contained the bar where included drinks were available for the cocktail hour and afterwards, a small gift shop, tea and coffee machine plus snacks during the day.
Meals in the restaurant were excellent, with both buffet and menu options available, and wine or beer served with meals. The ship also offered an evening Chef’s Table at the rear, limited to small groups, which also served as an Italian-style lunch venue.
Sightseeing tours are included in the cost and included biking or hiking with others by coach. Local entertainment was also brought on board for the evenings. Internet was good and a laundry service was available at extra cost.
We were scheduled to go from Basel to Amsterdam, but low water levels stopped us at Strasbourg. All guests were asked to meet in the lounge for a briefing by the cruise manager who explained that we had to pack up and leave bags outside our doors early next morning. There were four buses arranged to come from Prague to take us to visit Heidelberg, do a local KD Rhine cruise to the Rhine Gorge, then on to Lahnstein to join AMA Venita. Everyone had the same cabin number again as they had on the AMA Serena and our cabin even had the same painting on the wall. Our bags were carried from the buses by the captain and the crew to be delivered to our cabins. We were sent to the bar while this happened.
Lucy James, our cruise manager and AMA organised this change over in less than a day and proved that AMA is an excellent product. At Cologne, I counted over 12 river ships tied up and several had just put their guests on buses for the rest of the trip or cancelled the remainder.
Due to the river level problem, we experienced two AMA sister ships, the crew were great on both and the food and service were excellent. Only downfall was at Amsterdam where they dock way out of town, and it was EUR85 to get to our hotel in the city by taxi.
Overall, AMAWaterways is an excellent option at good value, drinks and tours included in the cost. The gift on arrival is also a nice touch.
To book or make enquiries on AMAWaterways, contact us on [email protected]

12/07/2026

Currently on an AMA Waterways cruise of the Rhine. Started off from Basel on the AMA Serena but due to low water levels, we had to pack up and change ships. On to coaches with our baggage and off on a two-hour trip to Heidelburg for a short tour and lunch, then on the bus again to catch a local KD Rhine tour boat to see the George and the Rhine Castles.
River level is extremely low and went down quicker than expected. Lots of boats stuck upriver and more below the low water part. Our change over was extremely well organised with four coaches that came from Prague! Even the ships captains at both ends were assisting the crew with bags from the coaches to the rooms. Not an easy thing to move 160 people. Our Cruise director moved with us to the next ship and Lucy is a lovely bubbly person with heaps of knowledge.
We joined the AMA Venita at Lahnstein and caught up with some of the missed tours followed by an evening recital with a fantastic string trio. Now we are cruising towards Cologne.

13/06/2026

Want a cruise without the chaos?

Norwegian Spirit may be the perfect fit.

Sailing from Sydney, Norwegian Spirit offers a more relaxed, intimate onboard experience for travellers who want good food, beautiful destinations, and a peaceful holiday vibe.

Whether you want a quick 4-day Tassie Taster, a longer 8–14 day Sydney round-trip cruise, or a stunning South Pacific getaway, there are some fantastic options close to home.

Perfect for couples, friends, solo travellers, and anyone wanting to unwind at sea.

📩 Talk to C and D Cruise N Travel today and we’ll help match you with the right sailing.

04/06/2026

The Caboolture Show is on this weekend. Come down and visit our popup display and book your travel. We are in the shed close to the wood chop arena by gate 9.

Take a selfie at our display.

Thank you to our suppliers, Avalon/Globus, Ama Waterways, Princess, NCL and Croisie cruises for their assistance with the display banners and products.

28/05/2026

Holland America Early Bird offer
Book your 2027 Cruises to Alaska or Europe with the Have It All Early Booking Bonus~* to receive the following
• Premium Wi-Fi Package*
• Elite Beverage Package~
• Prepaid Crew Appreciation~
• Up to Three Nights of Specialty Dining*
• Up to US$300 Shore Excursion Credit* per person

Are you looking to book a 2027 Alaska cruise tour? Get peace of mind and convenience with the Cruise tour Dining Package+ combinable with the Have It All Early Booking Bonus~* for all 2027 Alaska cruise tours.

The Cruise tour Dining Package includes meals at key moments on the land portion of the cruise tours covering meals in all the right places, while still giving the flexibility to explore local dining on your own. So, you have that balance of structure and freedom looked after where it matters most, with the confidence to explore more.
• 2027 Cruise tour Dining Package includes+
o Breakfasts & dinners at Denali Lodge, Skagway Inn & Dawson City Inn
o Lunch aboard the McKinley Explorer® railway
o Box lunch on the Tundra Wilderness Tour^
o Music of Denali dinner theatre^

We have experienced Holland America’s Cruise tour and dining costs add a lot to the normal package cost. Contact us on [email protected] to book or call 0406 582 707.