If you do not like open water, take a River Cruise ..Part 1….. Europe

Sometimes potential customers contact me with a curious dilema. They want to go on a cruise and ask me if there are any cruises that “do not sail far away from the coast”, because they are nervous when there is no land in sight.

They all are surprised when I mention to them that a good option is to go on a river cruise. Never far away from “shore” and plenty to see, even during “days at sea”. I will do some postings about the great places for a river cruise over the next weeks. Let me know if you have specific interest in this, so I will include it in my postings.

There is no better way to discover the splendor of Europe than on a European river cruise. Europe’s grand waterways take you to the heart of many of Europe’s magnificent cities, and to vineyard-lined valleys and medieval castles. The cultures that flourished along these inland waterways are fascinating and unforgettable. Why limit yourself to the coastal regions visited by big cruise ships? Sail instead in an intimate setting aboard a small, cozy and beautifully appointed riverboat.

European river cruises can take you to the landscape that inspired Van Gogh along the Rhone, or to the birthplace of Impressionism along the Seine. Experience the winding Danube in Germany and Austria and Hungary, the Po River in the countryside of northern Italy, and many more appealing itineraries, including Russian river voyages. Whichever trip you choose, a European river cruise will show you some of the world’s most interesting and important sites.

Some river cruises may be part of longer tour itineraries that include hotel stays. When packaged this way, our European river cruises save you up to 40% off the price of traveling the same itinerary on your own. That’s because tour operators negotiate low group rates on everything from hotels to cabins on European river cruises, and pass the savings on. And that’s not all. European river cruises are hassle-free because all the details are handled for you. They’re easy to budget, as so much is included in one price. And, local guides with years of experience help you discover more sights than you could possibly find on your own.