Boutique Garden Cruise of the British Isles View Basket

Discover the gardens of the British Isles on this boutique hosted cruise

Visiting London, St Peter Port, St Marys, Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast, Stornoway, Scrabster, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Dublin, Amsterdam | 7 to 27 July 2020 | 20 Days

Join Phil Dudman and Travelrite International on board MV Veendam for the 2020 Boutique Garden Cruise of the British Isles. Tour participants limited to 22 people.

Your host, Phil Dudman

Phil Dudman is a horticulturist, designer, writer and broadcaster. His recent book, ‘Down-to-Earth Garden Design’ characterizes Phil’s approach to gardening; easy, straight-forward and never complicated. Phil is a seasoned traveller too, having travelled extensively across Europe and Asia in search of great sites, great food, great people and of course great gardens. Over the past 20 years, Phil has contributed to many of Australia’s leading gardening magazines, has written three books for ABC Books and worked as a TV presenter on Channel Nine’s Garden Gurus. He is currently the Horticultural Editor of ABC’s Gardening Australia magazine and host of ABC Radio’s Good Gardening program. Phil is looking forward to meeting you.

Cruise in luxury on board MS Veendam

Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, MS Veendam combines 21st-century amenities and elegant spaces graced by a multi-million dollar art and antiques collection. One of MS Veendam’s many fine distinctions is its spacious living space. The cabins are spacious and offer a comfortable environment with high standards. The excellent cuisine is certainly one of the highlights of a cruise with Holland America Line. Meals on board MS Veendam are served in elegant dining rooms. Three restaurants are at your service with both regional and international specialties, as well as vegetarian options. A cruise with the MS Veendam offers a lot of stylish comfort and luxury.

Don’t worry about coming alone

About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. Travelrite can match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You
won’t be left alone; the Travelrite tour manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.

Included in your escorted cruise

• Return economy-class air travel from Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane and Perth to London; and return to Australia from Amsterdam
• Travel on MV Veendam in the selected cabin category
• All meals, entertainment, and service charges on MS Veendam a welcome and farewell dinner
• Private activities on board MS Veendam
• Travel in first-class chartered coaches
• 3 night’s accommodation in London and 1 nights accommodation in Amsterdam in 3 and 4 star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
• Entry to gardens, attractions and sightseeing tours as detailed in itinerary
• Tour leadership by Phil Dudman
• Tour management by a professional Travelrite International tour manager
• A Travelrite travel bag

Why Travelrite?

Travelrite International has over 30 years' experience organising unique special interest tours to many wonderful and exotic locations worldwide. A family business that values integrity, quality and providing customers with fantastic value, in 2013 Travelrite won the 'Best Cruise Promotion' for its Film Festival at Sea tour with David Stratton and in 2015 it won the 'Cruise agency of the year' bronze award. Its staff have all travelled extensively and can provide expert advice on any of your travel needs. Travelrite has two retail offices in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.