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SCENIC Australia 4 ships, all built between 2008-2009. Newest ships: Scenic Diamond and Scenic Ruby Private Outdoor Balconies on all cabins on the top two decks.  Private butler service in all Danube Deck Balcony Suites and higher. 200 square feet incl balcony (excl Cat D & E: 160 sq. feet) Included Included Complimentary wine, beer  and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Yes All excursions included. Cruises can be combined with 3 night city extensions in Paris, London or Prague.  Plus extended land tour/cruise combinations also available.
APT Australia Aria class ships built between 2006-2009.   AmaBella is their newest ship, 2010, a Concerto Class ship Twin Balcony Suites have both french and full balconies, on Concerto class ships only 170 square feet Included Included on APT Exclusive Sailings only Complimentary wine with dinner Yes Walking tours included, plus optional tours offered, to be paid direct. River Cruises can be combined with land touring, incl Scandinavia.  The MS Amabella has a pool, all others have whirlpools.
TAUCK WORLD DISCOVERY USA 4 ships, 3 launched between 2006 and 2009, and the newest in 2011 is ms Swiss Treasures All cabins on top 2 decks have French Balconies 150 square feet Included Included Complimentary wine with dinner No All excursions included. Pre and post city stays can be combined with your River Cruise.
AVALON Europe 13 ships, launched 2004-2011.  Newest ship MS Panorama Most cabins have French Balconies 172 square feet Included Not Included Complimentary wine, beer  and soft drinks with lunch and dinner No Walking tours included, plus optional tours offered, to be paid direct. Land touring can be combined with your cruise.  Avalon offer themed cruises, eg Jazz, Music, Wine cruises etc.
VIKING Europe 27 ships, Prestige launching in 2011, Freya, Idun, Odin and Njord launching 2012 Certain ships offer French Balconies.  Most lower cabins have portholes only.   155 square feet Included Not Included Complimentary wine, beer  and soft drinks with lunch and dinner No Walking tours included, plus optional tours offered, to be paid direct. Pre and post city stays can be added.  For China River Cruising:  No BYO - Beverage package recommended due to high beverage prices.
UNIWORLD USA 13 ships.  3 new for 2011, River Antoinette, Duoro Spirit and River Victoria.  Entire fleet remodelled between 2009-2001 River Beatrice, Princess and Royal have French Balconies.  Otherwise, most windows don’t open.  Most lower decks have porthole only 117 square feet Not Included (envelopes provided on last day) Included Complimentary wine, beer  and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Yes, plus Nordik Sticks Walking tours included, plus optional tours offered, to be paid direct. Alfresco sundeck dining offered foc, reservations must be made onboard.
EVERGREEN Australia 1 chartered ship, MS Amadeus Diamond, launched 2009. All cabins on top 2 decks have French Balconies 161 square feet Included Included Complimentary wine with dinner No All excursions included. Evergreen is part of the Scenic Tours group.  Cruises can be combined with city stays in Prague, Paris and London, as well as extended touring.
TRAVELMARVEL Australia 1 chartered ship, MS Sound of Music, launched 2006. Private balconies on Category A suites on Violin deck 123 square feet Included Included Complimentary wine with dinner Yes Walking tours included, plus optional tours offered, to be paid direct. Travelmarvel is part of the APT Group