Published by Cruise Trade News, UK

River cruising is normally associated with Europe, but once your clients have sailed on the more traditional routes, there are some exciting waterways further afield waiting to be explored. CLIA UK & Ireland’s annual River Cruise Review revealed that in 2017 India experienced the highest percentage passenger increase in far-flung itineraries, with a 27.5 per cent growth in intrepid travellers heading for the Ganges and Brahmaputra. Similarly, other up-and-coming exotic destinations include the Amazon. This month we take a close-up look at the Brahmaputra and Amazon so you can offer your customers the thrilling trip of a lifetime.