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Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam

Barge cruise vs. River cruise

What is the difference is between a European barge cruise and a river cruise? The relaxed and intimate atmosphere onboard is similar, and destinations are often largely the same as well, visiting many of the same major ports. The main difference between a barge cruise and a river cruise in Europe is the size of the boat and hence the number of passengers onboard.
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The Glorious Spain and Portugal!

This trip was my first cruise and my first time in Europe! I took an 8-day cruise on the Harmony V with my mother in August and had a wonderful time! We sailed on rivers and went through locks and explored beautiful city centers in Spain, ate local dishes such as paella and sangria and encountered beautiful architecture and beautiful gelato in …
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Explore Basel

Best Time to Take a European River Cruise - Rhine, Danube & Main Rivers

The Main River of southern Germany connects the Danube River to the east with the Rhine River to the northwest. As the Rhine?s largest tributary and the primary artery between two of Europe?s longest rivers, cruises that include the Main River are usually a bit longer - between 7 days and three weeks, crossing central Europe.
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon

Top Things to See and Do in Lyon

Where the Rhône and Saône rivers join you’ll find the busy city of Lyon, France, in the southeastern part of the country - so busy, in fact, that it is the sixth most densely populated city in the EU. Home to historical gems and a legacy that dates back thousands of years, renaissance architecture highlights the old town (Vieux …
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland

Top Things to Do in Basel

Just a stone’s throw from Germany and France, the town of Basel, Switzerland is an exciting stop on any Rhine River cruise. Brimming with centuries of culture and history, it’s no surprise that - in addition to myriad museums that you can explore here - the city itself feels like a living museum.

Altstadt (Old Town)

The Altstadt old …
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Sunset view of Yonne River in Burgundy

European River Cruises for Families Children, Parents & Grandparents

European river cruises can be an amazing experience for families with members of all ages, and if you’re traveling with minors (under the age of 18), a cruise can be a fantastic way to engage them in history and culture as they see their textbooks come to life in the form of castles, museums, battlegrounds of ancient and modern wars, ruins, and so much more.
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Explore some of the most beautiful towns in France

Barge Cruises in France

Riverboats are already much smaller than the giant ocean liners that cruise the Atlantic and Caribbean, but they can still be characterized as floating hotels, complete with several dining areas or bars, multiple lounges and social areas, occasionally a pool, hot tub, or spa, and occupancy for up to 200 or more guests.
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Cruise the Rhone river in charming Lyon

What's New in European River Cruises for 2019

It’s 2019, and a whole new season of European river cruising is just heating up! The Rhine and Danube Rivers defend their place as the most popular river cruising options, taking travelers through all of the major cities of Eastern, Central, and Western Europe as you cruise gently up and down these ancient waterways that have connected the …
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Sunset over Passau

How to Choose a European River Cruise

European river cruises, once just a small niche in European travel, have grown exponentially in the last decade as one of the newest favorite ways to explore all that the countries of Europe have to offer. Deciding which European river cruise is right for you can be a tricky task, but if you can just answer a few questions for yourself, the …
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Adventure Life office on a sunny day

Make Every Day an Adventure

Most of us have been on vacation, far away from work & routine, and had the thought, “If only I could do this forever!” Brian Morgan, CEO & founder of Adventure Life, is one of the few who actually acted upon that dreamy notion. When he did, an international adventure travel, luxury safari, and small ship cruise company was …
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The SS Legacy

Historic Gold Rush Alaska Cruises on the SS Legacy

Alaska's history is alive on board the small-ship, SS Legacy. Characters in Alaska's complex history like conservationist John Muir, Gold Rush "stampeders" and missionaries join travelers on cruises through the Inside Passage. Referred to as heritage guides, this team of historic re-enactors provides a distinct onboard atmosphere by portraying a …
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Cruising the Rhine River

Hi everyone! Me here! Day Three of my Christmas holiday mini-cruise! I have to say that for as small as this boat is - only 130 passengers max - it has to be the best cruising experience I have ever had! That big ship experience I had on my last vacation pales in comparison to the attention the crew is giving me on this trip.

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