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Ocean cruise passengers are discovering that river cruising can get them right to the heart of the world's great cities


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available from Swan Hellenic but still a defi nite sign of a trend.


“Our research has shown that 60% of Swan Hellenic passengers and 40% of Voyages of Discovery passengers would try river cruising, with Europe’s top rivers the main areas of demand,” Geoff Lawrence says.


“That’s a big change from the situation just a few years ago, when Swan’s river cruise programme was pulled because the standards just weren’t right.


"Now that we have reintroduced them – using A-ROSA river cruisers with spacious sun decks, health spas, and cabins with French balconies – river cruises are fl ying out the door.” Even with enhanced riverboat facilities, however, British travellers still like some home comforts. “We’ve personalised river cruising for the


British with our own touches like full English breakfast, silver service rather than buffets, dedicated tour leaders and – for the Hebridean programme – top quality whiskies,” Lawrence adds. Other river operators are also


fi ne-tuning their products in a drive to keep the momentum of growth going. Ama Waterways, Avalon Waterways and Scenic Tours all have new boats in Europe this year, while barge operator European Waterways has spent around £250,000 on fl eet enhancements including replacement of soft furnishings and the installation of whirlpool baths. AmaWaterways and its partner, Australia-based global river cruise operator APT, also have new boats on order for 2013, with the 164-passenger AmaPrima due to enter service on the Rhine next April


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Complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks Excursions, lectures and walking tours included VIP transfers from home to airport and back


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