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Best for onboard enrichment 1. Scenic


Agents highlighted Scenic’s exceptional service with its onboard enrichment programme, with Travel Counsellors’ Alan Wilman picking out the line’s “destination focus and culturally enriching [itineraries]”. Every cruise has an enrichment manager complementing the cruise and hotel directors, in charge of all onboard entertainment from hosting game nights and lectures to special guest performances.


2. Riviera Travel


All onboard experiences across the Riviera fleet are designed to give a flavour of the host port. Cruise directors bring this to the fore with talks about the area’s traditions, history and regional delicacies – perhaps including a few local phrases or cultural insights. Guests can expect performances by classical musicians (pictured) or folk dancers, while quizzes, talks, demonstrations and card games also feature on the schedule.


3. AmaWaterways


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