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Shearings responds to river cruise bookings boom
Following the last decade’s growth in sea cruising, it seems it is now the turn of river cruising to experience a similar bookings boom, as holidaymakers look for fresh experiences and good value for money.
Shearings Holidays, one of the UK’s leading providers of river cruises, says bookings have grown by 23% in the last year and, as a result, the company has this week launched its biggest ever programme for 2011.
The new brochure features new destinations, two new ships offering exclusive Shearings cruises and competitive pricing, with cruises held at 2010 prices or lower. For the first time Shearings is also offering an option for customers to extend their river cruise with a stay in resort.
Caroline Brown, commercial director for Shearings, said: “River cruising is gaining in popularity and we’re seeing a significant rise in bookings across all our cruises, particularly those on the Danube river.
“Our new brochure offers some of our top cruises as well as some brand new itineraries including Croatia and Bordeaux. For those who want to enjoy the experience without going abroad we’re also offering our first ever UK river cruise on the Thames.
“Our new option to extend the trip with a resort stay gives holidaymakers the opportunity to offer the best of both worlds, the chance to combine a relaxing cruise experience with a cultural city break or a relaxing beach holiday. In addition we’re holding prices at 2010 levels, or even lowering prices on some cruises, and offering early booking discounts to give great value.”
To cater for the increased demand, Shearings has increased its fleet of exclusively chartered ships to five, with the introduction of two new vessels, the 4-star MPS Da Vinci and the 4-star MS Seine Princess. The Da Vinci, exclusive to Shearings, is a three deck ship which sails on the Rhine, Main and Danube and is described as one of the most elegant and impressive river cruise vessels of Western Europe. The MS Seine Princess is a friendly and comfortable three deck ship sailing on the Seine.
The increased capacity and 12 new itineraries bring Shearings’ total number of river cruises to 41 across 17 vessels.
For more information call Shearings Holidays on 0844 209 7143, visit www.shearings.com or call into a Travel Agent.
Shearings Holidays, one of the UK’s leading providers of river cruises, says bookings have grown by 23% in the last year and, as a result, the company has this week launched its biggest ever programme for 2011.
The new brochure features new destinations, two new ships offering exclusive Shearings cruises and competitive pricing, with cruises held at 2010 prices or lower. For the first time Shearings is also offering an option for customers to extend their river cruise with a stay in resort.
Caroline Brown, commercial director for Shearings, said: “River cruising is gaining in popularity and we’re seeing a significant rise in bookings across all our cruises, particularly those on the Danube river.
“Our new brochure offers some of our top cruises as well as some brand new itineraries including Croatia and Bordeaux. For those who want to enjoy the experience without going abroad we’re also offering our first ever UK river cruise on the Thames.
“Our new option to extend the trip with a resort stay gives holidaymakers the opportunity to offer the best of both worlds, the chance to combine a relaxing cruise experience with a cultural city break or a relaxing beach holiday. In addition we’re holding prices at 2010 levels, or even lowering prices on some cruises, and offering early booking discounts to give great value.”
To cater for the increased demand, Shearings has increased its fleet of exclusively chartered ships to five, with the introduction of two new vessels, the 4-star MPS Da Vinci and the 4-star MS Seine Princess. The Da Vinci, exclusive to Shearings, is a three deck ship which sails on the Rhine, Main and Danube and is described as one of the most elegant and impressive river cruise vessels of Western Europe. The MS Seine Princess is a friendly and comfortable three deck ship sailing on the Seine.
The increased capacity and 12 new itineraries bring Shearings’ total number of river cruises to 41 across 17 vessels.
For more information call Shearings Holidays on 0844 209 7143, visit www.shearings.com or call into a Travel Agent.
Notes to editors
Sample New Itineraries:Danube Symphony
This 8 day cruise on board the MPS Da Vinci sails along the beautiful Danube takes in some of Europe’s most splendid scenery including Vienna, Budapest, Esztergom and Bratislava.
Priced from £1149 the holiday includes 7 nights full board cruise, return flights and resort transfers.
Departures available May to July 2011.
A 10 day coach option is also available which includes 2 nights hotel, dinner, bed and breakfast en/post route.
Extend your stay – customers travelling by air or rail can choose to stay in Munich or Vienna for an additional 2 nights.
A Taste of Paris
This 4 day cruise on the MS Seine Princess discovers the romantic city of Paris with two included excursions to Old Montmartre and a Paris by night cruise. Priced from £299 the holiday is available by air, rail or coach including 3 nights full board cruise.
The air option includes return flights and resort transfers, the coach option includes return coach travel and the rail option includes return Eurostar ticket to Paris.
Departures available in February and March.
Rhine in Flames
This popular 8 day cruise is now available on the 4 star MPS Rotterdam offering the chance to experience the Spectacular Rhine In Flames event.
Priced from £1049 the holiday includes visits to Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Bonn. The holiday is available by air, rail or coach including 7 nights full board cruise.
The air option includes return flights and resort transfers, the coach option includes return coach travel and the rail option includes return Eurostar ticket, London-Brussels onwards Thalys ticket to Cologne.
Departures available in August and September.
Extend your stay – customers travelling by air or rail can extend their stay in Cologne/ Dusseldorf or Cologne/Brussels.
London and The River Thames
This new 6 day cruise offers a unique way to explore the rich heritage of London. From on board the Spirit of Chartwell, passengers will enjoy some of the city’s most famous sights as well as visits to inspirational places including Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, the British Musuem and Blenheim Palace.
Priced from £1259 the holiday includes 5 nights full board, return flights and resort transfers. Departures available from June to August.
Extend your stay – customers travelling by air or rail can choose to stay in London for an additional 2 nights.
Croatia and the Adriatic Coast
This new 8 day cruise visits some of Croatia’s most beautiful islands and the spectacular cascading Krka Falls as well as the country’s largest city, Split.
The holiday includes 7 nights full board cruise, return flights and resort transfers.
Extend your stay – customers travelling by air or rail can choose to stay in Dubrovnik for an additional 7 nights.
Russia’s Imperial Waterways
This fascinating 11 day cruise along the Volga takes in some of Russia’s great landmarks including the Golden Ring cities, Europe’s two largest lakes and the huge Volga-Baltic waterway.
Priced from £1459 the holiday includes 8 excursions, 10 nights full board cruise, return flights and resort transfers.
Departures available from May to September.
China and the Mighty Yangtze River
This 13 day cruise brings to life China’s key sights including Old Shanghai, the Lesser Three Gorges, the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army.
Priced from £2149 the holiday includes 4 nights full board cruise, 2 nights in Shanghai, 3 nights in Beijing, 2 nights Xian and 14 excursions.
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