If you'd love a new way to explore the heart of Europe, or dream of travelling the world's most iconic rivers and destinations along their shores, it's time to discover the wonders of river cruising.
Offering a more intimate feel than a large, traditional cruise ship, plus access to regions inaccessible to the bigger ships, river cruising opens up a whole new world to travellers. No wonder, with ever-expanding destinations, new river ships, and more opportunities to explore ashore, river cruising is on the rise!
"River cruising offers an intimate and immersive way to explore the heart of a destination," says Cheri Andrichuk, owner of Expedia Cruises Fleetwood. "With smaller ships, personalized service and the convenience of unpacking once, travellers can effortlessly glide through iconic cities and charming villages while enjoying breathtaking views right from their stateroom.
"It’s a stress-free, enriching experience that truly connects you to the culture, history and flavours of each region."
And, while river cruising ships are smaller than their large-scale ocean counterparts, they enjoy many of the same comforts and luxuries, including innovative food concepts, entertainment and enriching experiences both on board and on shore – why river cruises are increasingly attracting a younger audience, too.
Set your calendar to cruise
To introduce prospective travellers to the many possibilities of river cruising, the Expedia Cruises Fleetwood team is hosting a special presentation April 2 at the Guildford Library meeting room.
The timely presentation will offer everything you need to know ahead of Expedia Cruise's two April promotions.
The Heart of the River Sale kicks things off April 1 to 7, featuring experiences – and an exclusive offer – with AmaWaterways. Sail the Mekong River to destinations like Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, travel the Danube, making memories in Budapest and Vienna, or soak in the wonders of the Rhine, travelling from Amsterdam to Basel … these and many more adventures await you!
Then, from April 8 to 25, it's time to take the explorations further afield with the Legendary Rivers & Tours, featuring cruise partners Amawaterways, Avalon, Emerald, Scenic, Viking River Cruises, Uniworld and Riviera, joined by land partners Trafalgar – the perfect complement to a river cruise or standalone vacation.
Whether you choose the Heart of the River or Legendary Rivers & Tours, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and history and return with memories of a lifetime, Andrichuk says.
RSVP here for the April 2 presentation, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Guildford Library, and welcoming AmaWaterways' Shauna Carter for a special presentation and an exclusive show offer.
To learn more, contact the Expedia Cruises Fleetwood team to start planning your next memory-making adventure today! Visit at 102-15957 84th Ave. in Surrey or online here, or call 604-572-9500.
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