River Cruising – The Perfect Blend of Art, Music, History, and Food

What a lovely view! The fountains at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria

When it comes to a vacation that blends experiences in history, art, music, and food, it’s hard to top a river cruise. Especially one that is leisurely sailing down the Danube River. If you’ve dreamed of exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful regions, a river cruise is the perfect way to do so! Read more

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What is Included on a River Cruise?

Neuschwanstein Castle – the famous fairy-tale castle that inspired Walt Disney – is one excursion available on a romantic Danube river cruise.

One of the many benefits of sailing on a river cruise, is that so much is included, guests find that they are getting a tremendous value for the price. And since it is all included in the cruise fare, it’s all paid for in advance, so no worries about extra expenses throughout the trip.

Let’s take a look at what you’ll typically find included with your river cruise fare. Read more

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River Cruising: Small Ships, Big Experiences

Exploring the Rhine River on the Avalon Visionary

If you love the idea of cruising, but the typical ocean-going mega cruise ship experience is just too large and too overwhelming, the good news is that river cruising may be the perfect solution. With smaller ships, river cruising offers a more personal and intimate experience that a large ocean cruise can’t possibly match, and yet you still can unpack once and see the world! Read more

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River Cruising: Scenic Sailing as You Discover the World

Viking river cruise ship near Dürnstein on the Danube river in Austria.

Mention ‘cruising’, and most people will immediately picture enormous ocean-going ships, with thousands of people onboard, sailing the seas of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Alaska, and other great oceans of the world.

But there’s a completely different world of cruising when you plan a river cruise. Sailing down a scenic river on a small vessel allows you to experience your destinations in a way that is very different from a traditional ocean cruise. Whether you’re traveling down the mighty Mississippi River while you explore the history and culture of America’s heartland, or you’re cruising along the scenic Rhine or Danube rivers as you enjoy the stunning landscapes and cultural centers of Europe – river cruising by its very nature, provides a truly unique and intimate vacation that is unlike any other. You’re not just traveling – you’re discovering the world!   Read more

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