"Oceans take you to countries, rivers take you through them."
River cruising is a wonderful way to experience immersive, classic destinations like Europe, Russia, China, or South America, as well as America's rivers and Alaska. A river cruise takes you to the heart of all the action. From Paris, Prague, Amsterdam and Budapest, arrive in port at the center of the city and start exploring. Between cities, take in the breathtaking views from French vineyards and Bavarian countrysides to Swiss mountains and Dutch greenery.
Passengers can vacation with gracious service, comfortable accommodations, and discover new and fabled places and cultures. Several lines excel in river cruising abroad, including AmaWaterways, Amadeus, Emerald, Scenic, Uniworld, Avalon, Tauck, and Viking, while American Queen Steamboat, American Cruises, and Pearl Seas concentrates on exploring America's lakes and rivers, and Alaska.
The river cruise market is becoming more popular all the time. Passengers enjoy the small ship feel with no lines; no large crowds onboard, no waiting to get on or off the ship, no need to tender into ports. And there's always something amazing to see, be it a mountain, a castle, or a wonder of the world, on either side of the ship.
River Cruises are more All-Inclusive: The river cruise fare is a wonderful value including deluxe accommodations, all meals, regional wines and beer with dinner, tea and coffee bars, bottled water daily, local entertainment onboard, shore excursions, a cruise director, English speaking tour guides, bicycles, and much, much more. With the current exchange rate, purchasing your European vacation and all it includes in dollars is a great value - and you won't be hit with that surprise bill at the end of the trip!
Passenger Satisfaction: The staff on river cruises is famous for going the extra mile to assure their guests are pleased. The Cruise Director, Maitre d', and purser are known for their gracious and accommodating ways, and every staff member strives to please the passenger. A cruise director is always available and responsive to the passengers’ needs, resulting in a high level of passenger contentment.
Exciting New Itineraries: If you are a seasoned traveler, have experienced many of the ocean cruise staples, and are looking for a unique cruise adventure, look no further than the world river cruise market. In Europe alone, there is a wide selection of river cruises that would satisfy even the most experienced cruiser. River cruises open up many countries for exploration that ocean going vessels just simply cannot get to and are available on all continents, but Antarctica. Even tour companies such as Tauck, and Ambercrombie and Kent offer niche and specialty cruises. You can even experience the rivers of Russia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the United States for a totally new experience.
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