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BEST FOR CULTURE
OCEAN Voyages to Antiquity
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Well known for its themed cruises, AmaWaterways ensures the theme is encapsulated in its talks and lectures.
The line hosts numerous wine cruises and Alison Ranaldi of
Cruise.co.uk likes the fact the vineyard owners often visit the vessel to host sessions. The line hosts talks about the shore excursions available to help passengers learn more about their surroundings and pick the most suitable tour.
Uniworld
It’s not every day a passenger gets the opportunity to go food shopping with a chef. And that was one of the reasons
Amanda Anderson of Midcounties Cooperative Travel voted for Uniworld. Anderson says it allows passengers to be immersed into local cultures. The line offers destination-focused talks each evening highlighting the destination on the itinerary for the following day.
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4. APT 5. Tauck River Cruising 6. Pandaw River Expeditions
7. Riviera Travel 8. The River Cruise line 9. Emerald Waterways 10. Shearings
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Where better to learn about the history of Byzantium than on a cruise from Istanbul to Venice calling at historic monasteries
in Greece en route? Not only are the talks and lectures relevant to your surroundings, but the line ensures they are hosted by an expert. Agents praised the quality of the talks and Elaine O’Brien of Travel Bookers says the speakers have “unbeatable local knowledge”.
Voyages of Discovery
The one-ship line does everything possible to immerse passengers in the cultures they are visiting. From authors,
conservationists and archeologists to historians, geologists and broadcasters – all areas of interest are covered with an endless list of experts keen to share their knowledge. Sophie Muirhead of Planet Cruise says: “It’s what they are known for. They offer customers a voyage of discovery through the talks on board.”
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