River Cruise operator Shearings has recently launched its new 2014 programme and unveiled a series of all-inclusive packages which explore a number of regions.
The line is capitalising on a successful 2013 season with a full and diverse 2014 programme which introduces a number of firsts, including a range of new inclusive packages, a series of battlefield cruises and sailings via Hull.
Shearings’ Commercial Director Caroline Brown said: “The boom in popularity of river cruising shows no sign of slowing. Our river cruises combine the simplicity of a single-centre holiday with the excitement of exploring multiple destinations. Our customers are increasingly demanding a greater range of travel options to reach their ship. Our 2014 programme offers our widest choice of options ever, with travel by either air, rail, or coach and ferry, from either Hull or Dover.”
The Escorted by Shearings packages are available on three of the line’s partner ships on the Paris and the Picturesque Seine Valley, Bordeaux and the Dordogne Rivers or Venice and Lagoon and the Po Delta itineraries and include an all-inclusive accommodation and the services of a tour manager throughout each river voyage.
In addition to these packages, the line is introducing a new range of inclusive cruises which offer a full-board cruise and free drinks included, with some voyages also featuring a number of added extras such as themed dinners, cocktails and entertainment. Passengers can choose from a Rhine Inclusive or a Dutch and Belgian Inclusive, with the Rhine itineraries offering a number of extension options.
For those wishing to begin their journeys in the North of England, Shearings are offering a number of packages which include a ferry transfer from Hull, including the popular Rhine in Flames cruise and The Classic Moselle voyage.
With 2014 being a significant year for wartime anniversaries, Shearings is also offering a number of itineraries geared specifically towards sites of historic interest, including the Battlefields of World War I & II, Battlefields Remembered and Battlefields Commemorative voyages.
By Simon Brotherton
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