Swan Hellenic to reintroduce river cruising
Swan Hellenic will return to river cruising in 2009 after partnering with A-ROSA.
The spring and summer/autumn river cruise programme will feature 10-night itineraries on the Danube and seven-night itineraries on the Rhone.
A unique 13-night Christmas cruise for 2009/10 cruise will also be available on the Danube, which will further extend the river programme.
Swan Hellenic chairman Lord Sterling said: “Being well acquainted with A-ROSA from earlier years when they were part of the P&O Group, we are confident of delivering a memorable Swan Hellenic travel experience.”
River boats will have a maximum of 100 cabins, most with Juliette (French) balconies, and will accommodate 200 passengers.
The Danube cruises embark and disembark in Vienna visiting cities such as Budapest, Melk, Linz and Passau with two nights in Vienna.
Cruises along the Rhône and Saône embark and disembark in Lyon to discover historic cities such as Mâcon and Chalon-sur-Saône with overnights in Avignon and Arles.
Prices start from £1,499 on the Rhone and £2,199 on the Danube with early booking discounts available.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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