Swan Hellenic has reacted sympathetically to the recent announcement by Hebridean International Cruises that it is to sell its Hebridean Spirit cruise ship in April 2009.

As a gesture of goodwill, Swan Hellenic is offering Hebridean Spirit passengers a 5% discount off Minerva’s 2009/10 ocean cruise & Danube river programmes.

Swan Hellenic, a British company established in 1954, is now part of All Leisure Group. Minerva, Swan Hellenic’s small country house style ship, carries just 320 passengers and operates discovery cruises to cultural destinations around the world. More information can be found on the company’s website by visiting http://www.swanhellenic.com/hebrideanspirit

Note to editors:

This discount is extended to all past and currently booked Hebridean Spirit passengers.

Swan Hellenic ocean and river cruises offer:

– Inclusive tailor-made shore excursion programme
– Eminent Guest Speaker programmes
– Specialist Swan Hellenic on-board team with worldwide travel experience
– Dine in the restaurant of your choice aboard Minerva in the company of
your friends – open seating dining
– Inclusive of all gratuities

For more information, please call the Reservations Department on +44(0)845-017-1806, call for a brochure on +44(0)845-246-9700, visit http://www.swanhellenic.com or http://www.swansrivercruises.co.uk

SOURCE Swan Hellenic / PRNewswire