Nicko Cruises has agreed a deal with solos tour operator Just You to be its exclusive river cruise supplier for the next two years.
The line, represented in the UK by cruise specialist Light Blue Travel, will be operating cruises for Just You on six vessels of its 22-ship fleet: the Rhein Symphonie; Bellejour; Bijou du Rhone; Seine Comtesse; Douro Queen and Maxima.
The ships are described as modern and stylish, featuring panoramic windows, sun decks and spacious cabins. The Douro Queen also has a swimming pool.
Just You clients will receive a fully escorted, exclusive programme of cruises, which are accompanied by a Just You guide and have guaranteed sole occupancy cabins.
Just You has announced a 2023 Danube Christmas markets cruise programme commissionable to travel agents, and from 2024, a choice of 22 departure dates for European river cruises on the Douro, Danube, Rhone, Saone and Rhine rivers.
The all-inclusive packages will offer full-board cruise stays, including a la carte dinner service, unlimited drinks packages, gratuities, WiFi and all port taxes, plus selected excursions in English, all included in the price.
Cruising the Rhine & Moselle starts from £2,699 for seven nights on board nicko Cruises’ Rhein Symphonie ship, including return rail travel from St Pancras on Eurostar, seven nights full board plus an unlimited drinks package, gratuities,WiFi, port fees and four excursions, including city tours of Strasbourg and Koblenz and visits to Heidelburg Castle and Adernach Geyser.
Light Blue Travel’s UK & Europe commercial director Michelle Daniels said: “Just You solo travellers are in for a treat with the selection of all-inclusive nicko Cruises now being included in Just You’s 2023 and 24 escorted holidays programme. The itineraries feature Europe’s most popular rivers in Germany, France and Portugal.”
Just You managing director Adam Kemp said nicko Cruises’ ships and onboard service aligned with what its customers were looking for.
He said: “Just You and nicko Cruises offer our customers one of the best ways to immerse themselves in the culture, food, customs, cities and countryside of each destination, with the luxury of only having to unpack once.”