Discover the River Cruise Difference
Published Sunday, August 12th 2012
THE RIVER CRUISE DIFFERENCE
Peaceful and scenic, river cruising offers a smooth, gentle ride along the
world’s most remarkable waterways. Supreme comfort and convenience
make it the premier way to experience magnificent cities, historic villages
and little-seen enclaves. From your stateroom balcony, endless natural beauty
combines with evolving views of the colorful local scenery. Castles and
fortresses tower on both sides, as if you could reach out and touch them.
When your ship docks in the heart of town, stroll ashore for included excursions
or set off to explore on a complimentary bicycle. Unpack just once then settle
in as each destination comes to you. With no need to navigate from place to
place, you’ll find a sense of adventure and a sense of home all in one vacation
.
world’s most remarkable waterways. Supreme comfort and convenience
make it the premier way to experience magnificent cities, historic villages
and little-seen enclaves. From your stateroom balcony, endless natural beauty
combines with evolving views of the colorful local scenery. Castles and
fortresses tower on both sides, as if you could reach out and touch them.
When your ship docks in the heart of town, stroll ashore for included excursions
or set off to explore on a complimentary bicycle. Unpack just once then settle
in as each destination comes to you. With no need to navigate from place to
place, you’ll find a sense of adventure and a sense of home all in one vacation
.
Unpack Once and Get Comfortable
Visit different cities and countries while your hotel travels with you. A river
cruise offers the amenities of a first-class hotel from which you’ll never feel
uprooted. Discover local delights on shore then return to your large, stylish
stateroom. Relaxation comes easy. Watch the scenery slip by from your balcony as
you leisurely sail to your next destination.
Visit different cities and countries while your hotel travels with you. A river
cruise offers the amenities of a first-class hotel from which you’ll never feel
uprooted. Discover local delights on shore then return to your large, stylish
stateroom. Relaxation comes easy. Watch the scenery slip by from your balcony as
you leisurely sail to your next destination.
Dock Right in the Heart of Historic
Cities
Enjoy the excitement of waking up in a new town, docked just steps from markets,
museums and landmarks. Ships rest close to the town center so you can easily
sample local culture and favorite past times. Simply walk off the ship and into
the heart of the city. Take a guided excursion or instantly blend in with daily
life.
Cities
Enjoy the excitement of waking up in a new town, docked just steps from markets,
museums and landmarks. Ships rest close to the town center so you can easily
sample local culture and favorite past times. Simply walk off the ship and into
the heart of the city. Take a guided excursion or instantly blend in with daily
life.
Discover the World’s Most Scenic
Waterways
Cruise through some of Europe’s oldest cities or on the world’s most scenic
waterways. These were the original highways between great cities built along the
water’s edge. Over the course of your journey, you’ll find yourself surrounded
by rolling vineyards, hilltop castles and time-honored cities. Vibrant locales
not accessible by sea or that can take hours to reach by motor coach are up
close and personal on a river cruise.
Waterways
Cruise through some of Europe’s oldest cities or on the world’s most scenic
waterways. These were the original highways between great cities built along the
water’s edge. Over the course of your journey, you’ll find yourself surrounded
by rolling vineyards, hilltop castles and time-honored cities. Vibrant locales
not accessible by sea or that can take hours to reach by motor coach are up
close and personal on a river cruise.
Intimate Environment, Inclusive
Value
With river vessels accommodating a mere 150 passengers, you will never wait in a
long line to board or disembark. Smaller tours and intimate meal settings with
open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere accentuated by five-star
service. Your inclusive vacation provides incredible, value from the champagne
breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines with dinner to a fleet
of bicycles, free Internet access, included sightseeing excursions and live
cultural entertainment onboard. On a river cruise, your vacation’s price tag
doesn’t keep adding up.
Value
With river vessels accommodating a mere 150 passengers, you will never wait in a
long line to board or disembark. Smaller tours and intimate meal settings with
open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere accentuated by five-star
service. Your inclusive vacation provides incredible, value from the champagne
breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines with dinner to a fleet
of bicycles, free Internet access, included sightseeing excursions and live
cultural entertainment onboard. On a river cruise, your vacation’s price tag
doesn’t keep adding up.
A Smooth, Relaxing Way to Cruise
Constant, soft-flowing river waters are always peaceful and smooth, so leave any
fears of motion sickness behind. Take a dip in the pool or sink into the
bubbling whirlpool, get pampered with decadent spa services or enjoy live music
in the lounge. The deck invites at any time with a fresh river breeze and
unforgettable changing scenery.
Constant, soft-flowing river waters are always peaceful and smooth, so leave any
fears of motion sickness behind. Take a dip in the pool or sink into the
bubbling whirlpool, get pampered with decadent spa services or enjoy live music
in the lounge. The deck invites at any time with a fresh river breeze and
unforgettable changing scenery.
