What is a river boat?
Our river boats accommodate from 60 to 250 passengers, and navigate the major waterways of Europe, South America, North America, Oceania, and the Coastal Waterways alongside these continents. On a river cruise, you will sail from one fascinating city to another, one island to another, sometimes stopping at small romantic villages, visiting fairytale castles and lush vineyards. There is always something interesting to see – often on both sides of the river – and frequent stops are made for shore excursions, or just to give you a chance to taste the nightlife, or experience the daytime ambiance, of a foreign town. Aboard the river ships you will find elegant dining rooms, spacious sun decks, comfortable lounges, fitness facilities, and sometimes swimming pools. Limited laundry service is available on most river ships, but not on most barges. A river cruise, or coastal waterway cruise, like an ocean cruise, is a “one-unpacking vacation” – no more early morning wake-up calls for long coach
