River Cruises
Regular river cruisers wax lyrical about the leisurely pace, good company, places of interest and of course plentiful food….but what about the actual boats?
Surely the accommodation pales into insignificance against the actual experience of a river cruise?
Put aside dated preconceptions of river cruise ships with pokey cabins and rather dated interiors because the new breed of vessels offer five-star facilities modeled on the style of accommodation offered by ocean-going cruise lines.
A typical top deck cabins on a European river cruiser will be elegantly furnished with full-size twin beds, en-suite shower room TV, hair dryer and plenty of storage. Many will have the bonus of fully opening floor to ceiling French windows with balcony railing – definitely worth paying a premium for.
A perfect example is Viking River Cruises’ Helvetia, reputed to be the longest river cruise ship in the world at 433 feet. Think gleaming white and elegantly streamlined, with sleek five star Scandinavian design and you get the idea - a far cry from river cruise ships of old.
Accommodating around 200 passengers, a vessel of this kind is large by river boat standards, however, with its comfortable lounge, well stocked library and large deck area, it feels more like a comfortable country hotel where guests get to know and recognise one another, but can also find a peaceful corner to while away the time.
Whether cruising along one of Europe’s main river arteries such as the Rhine, the majestic River Nile in Egypt or an exotic voyage through the heart of China, this type of holiday allows holidaymakers to reach the parts of countries others can only dream of.
As your vessel docks in the heart of the destinations featured, the many shore excursions available are a central feature of all river voyages as you gently glide through ever-changing scenery.
Some chose to walk off the sumptuous food with sightseeing, while others relax in the comfort of the lounge, preparing for another hectic day ahead.
For forging new friendships while visiting a range of exquisite destinations, this type of cruising is an option worthy of serious consideration.
River cruising is relaxing, you do meet lovely people, the scenery is awe-inspiring, the food is superb and now it’s time to spread the word, the ships are spacious, comfortable and offer five star luxury. River cruising has come of age.
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Specialist Cruise Offers
Far East Cruise
06 Jul 2008
21 nights
£2092
Mediterranean Cruise
07 Jul 2008
7 nights
£599
Northern Europe Cruise
07 Jul 2008
10 nights
£799
