A European river cruise allows you to experience a vessel that is, on average, approximately 38 feet wide and up to 440 feet long.
Many of the world's most exciting and historical cities are located on rivers. The ships generally dock right in the heart of a town or village, placing you where all the sights are within walking distance of disembarking the ship.
Interesting Facts about River Cruising:
- Average of only 160 passengers
- Included sightseeing excursions at every port
- Exceptional cuisine accompanied by complimentary fine wines and beers
- Luxuriously appointed and very spacious staterooms
- Beautiful countryside views as you travel to your next destination
- Your ship usually docks right in the center of town – more time in port.
- Chances of getting seasick is much lower on a river cruise because there is little to no rocking or no waves.
If you truly want to experience a destination up close and personal, then a river cruise is for you.
Currently, the most popular rivers for river cruises are in Europe and include the Rhine, Moselle, and the Danube in Western and Eastern Europe, the Rhône and the Seine in France, the Douro in Portugal and the Volga in Russia. River cruising is also common in China on the Yangtze River, on the Nile in Egypt, and is starting to catch on in Southeast Asia along the incredible Mekong River which flows through China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.