Swan Hellenic is returning to the Middle East as part of its 2010 cruise programme.
The discovery cruising company’s 320-passenger ship Minerva will revisit ports in Arabia and Syria – a region not included on Swan Hellenic itineraries for many years.
The Arabian Nights itinerary takes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Red Sea and Dubai.
New ports of call in next year’s programme include Grundafjordur, Iceland; Trieste, Italy; Kerch, Ukraine andBelle IIe, France.
A new ‘Swan’s price promise’ assures passengers booking early that any price reduction in future published brochures will be reflected in their booking fare.
Maximum time ashore, late night sailings and overnight or extended stays in ports are planned in advance.
Passengers travel with guest speakers who provide new insights on the destinations visited.
The company is guaranteeing no fuel or currency surcharges.
Shore excursions and gratuities to all staff are included in the cruise price.
by Phil Davies
