The world’s oldest, largest, and most affordable trailblazing river cruising company is virtually unknown to Australian cruisers, although cruising has become one of Australia’s most popular holiday pastimes.
Enter Thuy (Twee) Carroll, CEO of Tweet World Travel Group, whose mission is to raise the profile of French-based Croisi Europe among Australians and popularize the Croisi Europe name in Australia.
The Tweet group recently organized prosperous Croisi Europe roadshows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland. NSW Sales rep Karenne Norling gave a compelling and comprehensive presentation, showcasing the secrets of the company’s 190 cruises, including those to Europe, Africa, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Karenne and Twee.
River cruising is very competitive, with operators spending tremendous money on advertising and marketing to promote their products. Croisi Europe relies mainly on word of mouth and travel agents in Australia.
Twee started her travel career in Vietnam, walking down the street in Hanoi, and an American tourist asked her for directions. She showed the man to his destination, and the next day, he contacted her to escort him around the city, which she did; he gave her USD $100 for another guiding job. Following this meeting, she decided to become a tour guide, met her husband, moved to Australia 18 years ago, and in 2012, started her own wholesaling company to sell Vietnam. The company has grown from humble beginnings to cover 17 Asian countries, offering escorted tours. CF Mekong River Cruises by Croisi Europe, the Asian arm of the operation, is offering significant discounts on a New Discovery Christmas special on the 14-berth Toum Tiou (TT2):
- 18 – 26 Dec 2024 – Siem Reap, Cambodia to HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- 26 Dec 2024 to 3 Jan 2025 – HoChiMinh City to Siem Reap
Discount prices per couple are A$2,838 (US$1,920) for an Upper Deck double/twin cabin and A$2,696 (US$1,824) for a Main/Lower double/twin cabin. Prices are the same for solo travellers as there are no single supplements.
The nine-day/eight-night cruises aboard the Toum Tiou 2 (TT2) riverboat include all onboard meals, boat transfers, land excursions, and Phnom Penh and HoChiMinh City tours. Options for additional tours are available and are priced separately.
Special discounts are also available for the Toum Tiou 1 ship with its Classic Program 8 days/7 nights: for more information, contact your preferred travel advisor or visit www.cfmekong.com or www.tweetworldtravel.com.au.
Written by: John Savage
