Passengers who have never cruised before, or who have not cruised with Swan Hellenic, will no doubt have many questions to ask about our river cruisers, our operation and many other matters. This piece has been written to give you some general information about river cruising with us, and we are sure you will find it useful before and during your cruise.

Our aim is your complete enjoyment of the river cruise holiday, and all of our staff, ashore and afloat, together with the boat’s crew will do all they can to ensure this. The information given here is correct at the time of printing, January 2008, but is subject to change without notice. If you have any queries about your booking, we will always be pleased to help you. Please feel free to telephone us on 01444 462 180. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office produces up-to-date travel information to help British travellers make informed decisions about travelling abroad. For further information please visit www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or telephone 0845 850 2829. Alternatively, you can contact ABTA’s Travel Information line on 0901 201 5050 (calls are charged at 50p per minute).