Where to find Europe’s Best River Cruise

Europe is a wonderful continent which has an abundance of history and culture to share with travelers from around the world. One of the best parts is that Europe is so easy to navigate and many of the border crossings can be made without even a passport. Another fantastic thing that Europe has is its waterways. These can be rivers or canals that can be picturesque and quiet or busy and industrial. The fact is that, whatever you want from a river cruise, it is available in Europe; you just have to know where to go.

Boats in Norfolk Broads, England, UK by Elliott Brown

Of course, there are a few different ways to cruise the waterways of Europe as well and these can be either an organized river cruise ship with multiple passengers and attractions, a smaller staffed river cruiser where you travel with friends and have the services of a cook and helm to do all the hard work, or a simple self drive holiday where you pick up a boat and do your own thing. Whichever you choose, you are sure to have a wonderful time; however, where you choose to take your river cruise will probably dictate what type of holiday you can book.

The UK is blessed with some amazing waterways and whether you choose to travel on a river or via canal you can visit some of Britain’s best sights and cities. Manchester, Birmingham, York and even London are easily reached by canal whereby Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford on Avon can be enjoyed from the riverbank. Or for those of you who want a real treat, why not look at the Norfolk Broads which is an area of many interconnecting rivers that covers much of the county of Norfolk. Most of these trips are for people who enjoy renting the boat and doing their own thing.

A boat on the Canal in Manchester, England, UK by oatsy40

Then we go to mainland Europe and start in France. Here you can travel through some of Europe’s best countryside and enjoy some wonderful towns and cities. France is blessed with some fantastic rivers that pass through regions that are famous for wine and food. Most of these types of river cruise offer a chef and helm for the boat so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. Look for cruises on the Loire to experience some amazing Chateaus and wine tasting or the Garonne to head for Toulouse and top rated restaurants. France is the place to head for if you want the finer things that boat travel offers.

Finally, if you like to cruise in style on a large boat with other passengers, then look toward Germany and the Rhine and Danube rivers. Here you will find a river cruise that can rival any other cruise in the world. The waves are smaller for those that suffer from sea sickness and there is certainly more to see. You cruise along the beautiful rivers and stop off at some of Germany’s best cities and sights. The fact that you have your hotel room with you at all times is another massive bonus.

Boat on Danube river, Budapest, Hungary by Aapo Haapanen

So whatever you look for in a river cruise, Europe has it in spades. There really is no need to look anywhere else. Next time you are thinking about taking a river cruise, make sure you find out what Europe has to offer.

Author: Carlita Morandi who writes travel tips related articles for several websites. She recommends you for Book Airline Tickets on CheapOair. Follow her on Google+.

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