River Cruising - a short guide

I have written a little bit about River Cruising before but since I cruised onboard AmaWaterways’, AmaDante my eyes have really been opened to this whole new world of cruising. If like me you have done the Mediterranean, Caribbean and everywhere else a normal cruise visits then a River Cruise is most definitely for you.

So come on, read on ..............
Unlike Ocean Cruising, River Cruising is more about the destination than the facilities that are available onboard. When sailing onboard a River Cruise you get to dock up close and personal with most of the ports of call, for instance experience the stunning views of iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower which cannot be achieved anywhere else apart from on the river Seine.

Sail through some of Europe’s most spectacular and beautiful countryside in between calling at Europe’s major cities like Vienna, Cologne, Prague, Berlin and Russia’s fascinating cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Plus with most River Cruise Lines offering fully guided tours in every port of call included in the price, you’ll be able to fully explore these amazing cities without worrying about what time you need to get back onboard.

River Cruising isn’t just Europe though, practically where there’s a river you can sail along it! With many of the River Cruise Lines specialising in a specific rivers – like Discover Egypt , who specialise in Nile Cruises.

In July I wrote about the discussions at home about taking a Mekong River Cruise for our 30th Wedding anniversary, see my blog . With so much to see in Vietnam and Cambodia a River Cruise is truly the best way to get everything in and see all sights like the great temple complex of Angkor Wat, The Bayon Temple, Srey Temple and explore bustling cities Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City.

The Yangtze River is another must see for any avid traveller with so much of China’s history formed around its river banks, this river will fire your imagination and stirs the spirit of forgotten eras. Visit the glistening cities Shanghai and Beijing as well as wonders of world like The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Terracotta Army and sail through the Three Gorges. But don’t just take my word for it; see the Viking River Cruises videos below.





So has all that this talk of something different whetted your taste buds? There is only so many times you can take Med or Caribbean cruises, give me a call and lets see what we can find.