River Cruises
Imagine a sightseeing holiday where you only have to unpack once, someone else does the driving and gourmet meals are served to you against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. You won't be caught in a traffic jam, or get lost either, on a river cruise.
Stroll ashore into the heart of Budapest, Cologne, Paris or Lyon – the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine and Rhone run right through them. It isn't really surprising that Europe's cities have grown up on its river banks. These were the great highways thousands of years before tarmac was invented, the channel for commerce and links between communities. Today these waterways give us superb touring itineraries and the means to enjoy them at an unhurried pace.
Whether you are looking for the excitement of waking up in a new place every morning, seek the deep relaxation of a slow journey through gradually changing landscape, or you love the idea of both in one holiday, then try a river cruise - you won't be disappointed. Below, we’ve picked out just a few reasons why you should choose a river cruise for your next trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Europe is full of picturesque rivers that are ideal for a river cruise holiday. The continent’s most acclaimed river routes are the Rhine, Seine, Rhone, Danube, Douro and Moselle, as well as the Dutch waterways.
Your chances of suffering sea sickness are significantly reduced on board a river cruise but, as there can still be a small amount of motion, it’s not entirely impossible. If you do suffer from bad sea sickness normally, it’s advisable to pack your choice of anti sickness aids or medicine and ensure you get plenty of fresh air whilst on board your river cruise.