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Hot Deals: Uniworld and Trafalgar Europe river cruises, Ultra Croatia Festival and Tahiti getaways

Mauriz Coronel
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16 Feb, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read

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Explore Europe more deeply with Uniworld cruise and land tours.

Explore Europe more deeply with Uniworld cruise and land tours.

Explore Europe more deeply

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced new cruise and tour itineraries for 2027, combining luxury river cruising with premium small-group land touring in partnership with Luxury Gold. These immersive European journeys are designed for travellers seeking deeper cultural exploration, pairing multi-night land stays in boutique hotels with all-inclusive river cruises through some of Europe’s most iconic destinations, all delivered with seamless service and a consistent luxury standard throughout.

One featured itinerary, Revel in Switzerland and the Danube, is a 17-day journey from Geneva to Budapest, blending a guided Swiss land tour with a luxury Danube River cruise. Highlights include a scenic journey aboard the Glacier Express, a private after-hours visit to Lucerne’s Rosengart Collection, alpine hikes with a Swiss mountain guide, Michelin-starred dining, elevated hotel stays, a 24/7 travel concierge, guided sightseeing, onboard excursions and all-inclusive luxury cruise experiences. Pricing and travel dates vary by departure. For more information or to book, visit uniworld.com.

Tour in Switzerland and the Danube with this deal.
Tour in Switzerland and the Danube with this deal.

15% off Trafalgar River Cruises

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See Europe from the water with Trafalgar’s expertly curated river cruises, sailing past storybook villages, historic capitals and vineyard-lined riverbanks while enjoying seamless travel and guided cultural experiences. These limited-time offers apply to select 2026 and 2027 sailings and include added value across popular itineraries such as Best of the Danube, Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam, and Trafalgar’s new Seine River itinerary.

Travellers can enjoy exclusive bonuses, including a 100% free Prague extension on Best of the Danube and 50% off a Lucerne extension on Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam for 2026 sailings, plus a complimentary cabin upgrade from Classic to Deluxe on select 2027 departures. Bookings must be made by February 27, 2026, for travel on selected dates between January 1 and December 31, 2026. To book or find out more, visit worldtravellers.co.nz/deals/cruise/trafalgar-river-cruises.

Trafalgar Reverie suite.
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Party at Ultra Music Festival with Contiki

Sail the sparkling Adriatic by day and dance under festival lights by night on this unforgettable Croatia adventure. Start in Split and island-hop through postcard-perfect destinations including Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik aboard an air-conditioned sailing boat. The highlight is a three-day pass to Ultra Music Festival, one of the biggest electronic music events, featuring world-class DJs, lasers and all-night energy.

The trip includes seven nights sailing in a below-deck cabin and two hotel nights, plus nine breakfasts, five lunches and two dinners. Explore Diocletian’s Palace, wander Korčula’s fortified old town and discover the ancient streets of Hvar with your expert trip manager and local crew. From $4289 pp twin share. Departs from Split on July 4, 2026. On sale until March 1, 2026. Airfares and transfers are additional. Subject to availability and conditions apply. Booking fees apply. Contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz/product/22675362.

Sail Croatia by day, party at Ultra Music Festival by night. Photo / Ultra Music Festival
Sail Croatia by day, party at Ultra Music Festival by night. Photo / Ultra Music Festival

Tahiti dreamy vacation

Discover the magic of French Polynesia on a 12-night escape with five nights in Moorea, three nights in Bora Bora and four nights in Papeete, including two nights pre and two nights post stay. Stay at Manava Beach Resort & Spa in Moorea, a relaxed yet stylish retreat near Cook’s Bay with bungalows, overwater suites, a spa and lagoon-side dining. Continue to Bora Bora for three nights at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts on Motu Tevairoa, featuring overwater and beachfront villas, a spa and exceptional dining, before enjoying four nights at Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts in Papeete, set on a black-sand beach overlooking Matavai Bay with easy access to local markets, culture and cuisine.

House of Travel has a 12-night package from $12,699 pp twin share, including accommodation at all three resorts, return Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora airport and ferry transfers, ferry from Papeete to Moorea and domestic flights between Moorea, Bora Bora and Papeete. The package also includes a lagoon tour with a feet-in-water lunch in Moorea and a full-day 4WD and snorkelling safari in Bora Bora. Valid for sale until March 31, 2026, unless sold out prior, for travel from May 1 to June 30, 2026. International airfares are additional. To book, visit hot.co.nz/tahiti-manava, call 0800 713 715 or contact your travel agent.

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