Your River Cruise Experience Your Travel Options Join our coaches at any one of our 500 pick up points. Make your own way to the port or start your holiday a day earlier and take advantage of our special overnight deal at our hotels, located close to the port of departure. See page 6 for full details of crossing options, our 500 pick up locations can be found on pages 46 & 47. Wonderful excursions Our carefully planned itineraries offer a delightful combination of cruising and time ashore. Explore your new surroundings at leisure, take advantage of our excellent optional and included excursions, conveniently enabling you to enjoy the best attractions on offer. Your cruise vessel A fleet of quality vessels have been chosen to ensure that you enjoy a truly memorable River Cruise. All are fully air- conditioned and offer excellent facilities, friendly crew, comfortable en suite cabins and an array of on board entertainment. For full details of our vessels, including detailed deck plans, see pages 4, 5, 30 & 32. Food and entertainment All of our River Cruises include accommodation on a full board basis, with breakfast, three- course lunch and three or four course dinner served in the vessel's well furnished restaurants. Our River Cruises also offer a variety of on board entertainment, ranging from quizzes and games to special party nights with live music. There's always something to do onboard, whether your looking for a lively evening, or simply want to relax and recount your day's experiences with newfound friends. Excellent & attentive Service Each of our River Cruise holidays includes the services of the vessel's professional, English- speaking crew, as well as an experienced Cruise Manager* who is on board to ensure everything runs smoothly, offering useful local knowledge and detailed excursion information. We also provide a 24- hour UK Duty Officer service, so help is only a phone call away. (* Please note that UK cruises do not include the services of a Phoenix Holidays Cruise Manager, the vessel's own Cruise Director will be on board to assist) Welcome to our new & exciting River Cruise brochure Dear Cruiser It's hard to believe that such a relaxing holiday could change your view on River Cruises forever, but that's exactly what Phoenix Holidays is all about. Another year has passed and I have been fortunate to hear the positive feedback our clients send us everyday, 2009 has truly been a successful year for all our River Cruise Vessels. It gives me great pleasure that after two years of operating the MS Arlene we already have passengers booking their fifth or sixth river cruise with us. This clearly bears testimony to the standard of our River Cruises and the team members involved in putting together and running these holidays. With more than 80 years collective experience in River Cruises, Phoenix carry more passengers in the UK Premium 3 star River Cruise market than any other cruise line. Your River Cruise holiday is precious and when you are choosing a cruise company you will not only be looking for a River Cruise company with an impressive track record, but you will also demand the highest standards of customer care, expertise and service. We believe that Phoenix Holidays is unbeatable in all of these key areas, delivering a totally relaxing River Cruise experience. These are truly outstanding River Cruises, but at Phoenix Holidays they're also operated by a remarkable team, exemplified by the fact that every Phoenix Holidays Cruise Manager has been responsible for looking after passengers for over 10 years, this is something no other UK River Cruise Operator can boast. Not all River Cruise companies are the same - Phoenix Holidays represents the " gold standard" of Premium 3 & 4 star cruises and we are sure you will agree. Why not book your next river cruise with Phoenix Holidays and see for yourself, yours could be the next holiday experience we change for the better. We look forward to welcoming you on board. Yours sincerelyDarren Parris Phoenix Holidays Ltd. 2 visit www. About2Cruise. co. uk or call 01273 80 88 58

500 pick up points More local pick- ups than any other UK River Cruise operator. Modern Vessels Fully air- conditioned throughout to keep you cool during the heat of summer. All outside lower bed, ensuite cabins with satellite televisions, hairdryers & safe. Wide range of itineraries Choice of over 15 European and UK rivers and waterways: Rhine, Moselle, Saar, Neckar, Danube, Main, Main- Danube Canal, Caledonian Canal, Thames, Seine & Dutch waterways. Full Board Full hot & cold buffet Breakfast with a choice of Full English or Continental, three- course lunch & three or four course evening meals with each cruise including a four course Captain's Gala Dinner. Varied Menu Choice of evening main courses with vegetarian options ( Arrival night is a set menu). Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please request in advance. Welcome Drink A treat as soon as you step on board. Complimentary tea & coffee For early risers, then mid- morning, mid- afternoon and after- dinner. Included porterage Your luggage is taken care of from coach to cabin and back to the coach for your return journey home. On board musician For your listening pleasure in the piano bar. Fully escorted Our Cruise Managers will see to your every need Added extras in Promenade Deck Cabins Complimentary wine, water and chocolates on board the MS Arlene Full British Charter All notices and announcements on board in English only Executive coaches Air- conditioning, reclining seats, TV, WC, drinks facilities and professional driver as standard. Convenient ferry/ Eurotunnel crossings From Dover/ Folkestone with P& O Ferries or Eurotunnel; from Newcastle with DFDS Seaways or from Hull with P& O Ferries. 15 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PHOENIX HOLIDAYS FOR A RIVER CRUISE Phoenix Price Promise We will not be beaten on Price We will not be beaten on Product If you find the same holiday Package at the same Price, Phoenix Holidays will better it. Booking is easy Simply choose your method to book from one of the options show below: 1. Call About2Cruise direct on 01273 80 88 58 and speak to one of our friendly, helpful and informative travel advisors. 2. Seen the holiday advertised locally? simply call us or complete the enclosed booking form. Please be sure to tell us where you saw the holiday advertised when you book. visit www . About2Cruise. co. uk or call 01273 80 88 58 3