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Danube River cruises continue to be hit among tourists

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Danube River cruises continue to be hit among tourists and their number has increased over the years. A total of 181 cruise ships arrived in the port of Vidin during the 2016 tourist season. The first cruise ship for this year docked in Vidin on March 22. According to early bookings for season 2017, a total of 192 cruise ships are expected to pass through the Vidin port this year. The expectations of the industry for the new season, which will end in mid-November, are for over 30 000 tourists.



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