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Why you need to try river cruising

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You’ve travelled before, maybe you’ve seen the sights of Europe and America, traipsed the beaches of Asia and driven around our great country but now you’ve decided you want to see a different side. Want to see the world in luxury and style and want it to be hassle-free? Then river cruising is most definitely for you. Here are some of the benefits of taking a luxury river cruise.

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It’s all-inclusive

No need to worry about anything, on a river cruise almost everything is included, including meals and drinks, shore excursions, overseas transfers, luggage porterage and port charges. Even tipping is covered so need to work out what the local customs are. All you have to do is unpack and know that you don’t need to spend another cent, that is if you don’t plan on shopping in each port!

The ships are luxurious

Indulge in the surrounds of your luxury floating hotel. Think spacious cabins with balconies, elegant ensuites filled with Molton Brown products and a butler service for select cabins. Sip afternoon tea complete with an assortment of delicious pastries) in the lounge, leaf through books on your destinations in the library or sit on the topdeck and watch the passing scenery. Did we mention the a la carte four-course meals cooked by accomplished chefs? You’ll be spoilt onboard

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Every detail is taken care of

River cruising is the ultimate in stress free travelling, you can sit back and relax and do as you please. If you want to explore the port, you can be on the go from sun-up until sailaway time. With a vast array of choice for shore excursions, experienced tour guides will show you the highlights, and can tailor experiences to your needs. Or you can just sit back with a book or perhaps schedule in a massage. Every wish is granted!

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Unique Experiences

Want to be view a cathedral after-hours, or make your own wine in France? You can really get behind-the-scenes with Signature Experiences. These are experiences that you just could not do if you were by yourself. Plus tour directors and on-board lecturers help you gain insight into each destination with talks on history and culture. This knowledge collecting adds to the luxury experience and allows you to appreciate each destination even more.

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