River cruise line joins CLIA’s ranks

River cruise line joins CLIA’s ranks
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Luxury river cruise operator Aqua Expeditions has joined newly renamed Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, as river cruising continues to surge in popularity.

The firm, in operation since 2007, has two ships, MV Aqua and MV Aria, which sail the Peruvian Amazon. Its newest addition to its fleet, MV Aqua Mekong, will cruise the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia next year.

CLIA Australasia Brett Jardine revealed that river cruising has seen growth of 22% from the local market between 2010 and 2011.

"Whilst we've seen European river cruising numbers surge in recent years, there is also a great deal of local interest in cruising the famous rivers of other continents so we welcome Aqua Expeditions on board," he said.

Aqua chief executive Galli Zugaro said the cruise firm is "confident" the partnership will be a success.

 

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