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Offering Europe River Cruises, Egypt
River Cruises, China River Cruises &
Russia Cruises
River cruising is a wonderful story of
discovery—complete with easygoing
comfort and convenience. You’ll uncover
treasures you find straight out of
history books and fairytales—charming
squares, magnificent cathedrals,
bustling marketplaces—often just a
stroll away from the ship. There is no
waiting in long lines to get on or off
the ship, and there are always amazing
things to see—scenic vineyards, historic
castles, or countless UNESCO World
Heritage Sites—from the comfort of your
stateroom.
There are many ways to travel through
Europe, but none compare to the
intimate, stylish, and sophisticated
experience of a river cruise.
Review all the award-winning river
cruises in Europe, Russia, China, or
Egypt from 3 of the best river cruise
specialists.
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Amedeus Waterways
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Viking River Cruises
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Uniworld River Cruises |
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"These river cruise &
small-ship cruise ships
all feature elegant
interiors with abundant
glass, vibrant colors,
modern designs with
contemporary
appointments, state-of
the- art technology,
personalized service,
fine dining, remarkable
amenities, and spacious
outside staterooms." |
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The River Cruise
Experience
When The
Motion of the Ocean Doesn't "Float Your Boat"
by Chris
Dikmen
Abbreviated : to read the
entire article,
click
here.
We tend to associate "cruising" with getting on a
huge ship filled with thousands of people and
sailing to foreign ports of call in the Caribbean,
Mediterannean or Far East. It is interesting that
many ignore the most original form of travel on
water: river cruising. It is safe to say that
mankind was moving goods and people up and down
rivers long before ocean travel came into fashion.
In fact, the majority of cities and towns throughout
the world (up until 100 years ago or so) were
constructed on or near a river. Before the railroad,
rivers were the lifeline to commerce and travel.
European River Cruising
European riverboats have been purpose-built for
modern river sailing. A typical European riverboat
is a long, sleek, narrow vessel with no more than
three decks. The shape allows them to navigate the
various locks and bridges found on European river
ways. A river cruise in Europe is all about the
history of the land with no emphasis placed on the
romance of river travel itself. While there are
several companies that offer river cruises in
Europe, Viking River Cruises is our choice, hands
down. Viking River Cruises operates 19 riverboats
throughout Europe, China and Russia making it the
largest river cruising company in the world.
What makes a Viking River Cruise so appealing is the
ability to visit several European cities, often in
multiple countries, without having to pack and
unpack each time you move from one city to the next.
You literally wake up in a new city every day and,
in most cases, you can step off the boat and walk
into town. Viking River Cruises' sailings are all
English-speaking, which makes it much more appealing
for Americans and Canadians.
China's Yangtze River
Unquestionably, one of the most dramatic and
interesting trips of our career was our Viking
River Cruise on the Yangtze River in China. This
is one part of the world that offers a real
cultural experience like none other.
River Cruising
Considerations
River cruising is much smoother than ocean
cruising. If you have held off on cruising
because of concerns about motion sickness, a
river cruise is a great way to "get your feet
wet" so to speak. The boats are extremely stable
and, in most cases, you don't even know you are
moving.
Many river cruises will include shore
excursions and guided coach tours as part
of the cruise package. This makes river cruising
a great value.
Riverboats are smaller than cruise ships
and carry fewer passengers. There are no long
lines of people waiting to get on or off the
ship or waiting to get into the dining room. The
feeling is much more intimate and personal.
However, you may forego conveniences like
Internet access. Also, you won't find casinos on
river- boats. Entertainment on river cruises
varies.
River cruising is more adult-oriented
than ocean cruising. Because of the limited size
of the boats, there are no facilities or staff
dedicated to entertaining children. A river
cruise is probably not the best choice for a
"family" vacation with the kids.
River cruises tend to be casual. Forget
about formal nights and tuxedos. River cruising
is casual and relaxed.
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The
luxurious
"AMA"
ships
feature
the most
spacious
staterooms
on
Europe's
rivers,
with 82
percent
boasting
French
Balconies.
Guests
enjoy
premium,
hotel-style
bedding
with
plush,
down
duvets;
luxurious
terry
bathrobes
and
slippers,
as well
as
bottled
water
replenished
daily.
Marble-appointed
baths
feature
luxurious,
spa-quality
toiletries
and a
sleek,
multi-jet
shower
system.
Flat
panel
stateroom
TVs
offer a
unique
Infotainment
system
featuring
Internet
access,
an array
of
satellite
channels
and
movies.
The
vessels
also
feature
a
fitness
center,
beauty
salon,
whirlpool,
walking
track on
the Sun
Deck and
bicycles
for
passengers
to
explore
quaint
towns
and
villages
on their
own.
Destination Deals:
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River
cruising
is an
experience
like no
other,
offering
a
totally
relaxing
way to
discover
the try
heart of
Europe,
Russia
and
China.
While
onboard,
you
unpack
just
once in
your
deluxe
river-view
stateroom.
Then sit
back and
take in
the
lovely
countryside,
dramatic
hilltop
castles
and
charming
villages
as they
slowly
drift
by. Our
more
than
half
million
satisfied
guests
can tell
you—Viking
River
Cruises
is the
best way
to
journey
to the
heart of
these
exciting
destinations.
Destination Deals:
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Uniworld’s
boutique
river
cruise
ship
designers
often
invest a
lot of
thought,
time and
resources
into an
interior
decor
reflective
of a
destination,
as well
as the
amenities
that
assure
an
elegant,
relaxed
and
intimate
experience.
This is
apparent
on each
of
Uniworld’s
ten
company-owned
ships!
Over the
course
of the
last
couple
of
years,
Uniworld’s
ships
that
offer
the
highest
standard
of
comfort,
so
guests
travel
from one
exciting
destination
to the
next
with
access
to
stylish
lounges,
cozy
libraries,
panoramic
restaurants
offering
sumptuous
cuisine
and
inviting
riverview
staterooms.
Expect
more
personalized
attention
with
Uniworld
Uniworld
employs
an all
English,
professionally
trained
staff,
so there
are no
language
barriers
and no
problems
with
understanding
what is
being
said or
going
on. All
announcements
are made
only in
English.
Unlike
many
companies
offering
river
cruise
programs
in
Europe
and
elsewhere,
Uniworld
is an
American
company
focused
on North
American
travelers,
or at
least
English-speaking
clientele
(the
trips
are
popular
with
Canadians
and
folks
from
Down
Under as
well).
Destination Deals:
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Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver an exceptional
vacation experience with everlasting
memories onboard a River Cruise. Our
partner cruise lines offer some of the
top river ships cruising Europe’s
legendary rivers and the Russian, Egypt
and China waterways. Your cruise
vacation is as important to us as it is
to you. We will do our best to
provide superior service to ensure your
river cruise experience is a most
pleasurable one. River Cruises
offer a full program of included shore
excursions, as well as entertainment and
educational options. This is your
vacation, so it is always your decision
to either join the excursions or to
relax onboard and let the wonderful
scenery float by. River Cruise ships
feature state-of-the-art public areas
with great art work, new amenities and
services, exquisitely decorated
staterooms and gourmet dining; all of
which provide an unparalleled cruise
vacation. We pride ourselves on offering
the highest standards in European river
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