Sunday, September 13, 2009

The Benefits of Opting for a Rhine River Cruise

By Samson Mandez

A Rhine river cruise is one of the best ways to see some of the hidden delights that this beautiful stretch of water has to offer. The Rhine runs all the way from the Alps to the North Sea and provides many great sights and sounds along the way. The advantage of European river boat cruises is that they give you a taste of the life of the residents of different countries, something that a sea cruise cannot directly do.

Many of the Rhine river cruise liners are small, carrying a maximum of 200 passengers. The boats are well equipped to make your break relaxing and comfortable; but they need to be smaller than other cruise liners in order to navigate the narrower waterways as they travel through the rivers.

You will find that the cabins on riverboats and barges have many facilities that the larger vessels have. Indeed, they may offer showers and telephones in the cabins as well as on board facilities including gymnasiums, saunas and hairdressers.

For those who don't like the thought of staring at endless miles of ocean, a River Rhine cruise is the perfect answer. The boat travels past interesting villages, forests and many internationally important cities. You can spot famous landmarks, or simply admire the passing castles, vineyards and wildlife as the boat speeds along.

Having said this river boats do not whizz past all of the beauty spots and take you on a whirlwind tour. They are faster than the average canal boat but are still able to travel at a slower pace than a cruise ship in the ocean. It is safe to say that you will not miss any of the scenery whilst on European river boat cruises.

The European river boat cruises do have something in common with the ocean liner cruise; they will still stop at various locations so passengers can disembark and take in the attractions and landmarks in person. The Rhine river cruise usually involves stopping at quaint little villages such as Cochem, followed by a cruise on to the impressive city of Cologne.

Locating and booking European river boat cruises is an uncomplicated and prompt affair. The internet will provide many operators who have packages to suit every need and many will let your reserve your place on their website. Be prepared to provide some specific details at the time of booking such as the names and details of your party and your insurance company details. It is at this stage that it is wise to advise the operator of any specific needs such as diet and mobility.

Deciding to take a Rhine river cruise will not leave you disappointed. It is a perfect choice for every type of traveler and gives something different than the ordinary sea cruises that are on offer. You are sure to have a lot of special memories after a cruise of this nature. - 2368

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