Europe River Cruises
A Europe river cruise offers an intimate experience sailing from one historical destination to the next. Encounter rolling terraced vineyards wooing wine lovers, discover medieval castles perched high on a hilltop, explore cobblestone villages straight out of the scene of a fairy-tale, indulge in gastronomic local delights, and see how modernity has meshed with ancient times.
Whether it’s history, food, wine, architecture, art or music, there is a Europe river cruise for everyone. From structures and ruins as far back as Roman times to the Middle Ages to modern times, if the rivers could talk, the stories would be endless. Along the banks of Europe’s waterways are scenes of timeless beauty. Discover the heart of Europe via its ancient highways offering picturesque views, landscapes that have inspired great poets. The Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhone, Saone, Danube, Po, Danube, Elbe, and Douro will even have lovers falling in love all over again.
Russia River Cruises
Although Russia is open to tourists, the country still remains mysterious to the outside world. A Russian river cruise immerses travellers and reveals more than what is expected of this well-known country that so little know well.
Overnight stays in the great cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow are always part of a Russia river cruise itinerary. The architecture from the legendary onion domes to the Kremlin of Moscow to the canals and geometric structures of St. Petersburg are sure to impress. In between, relax while sailing along country’s timeless landscape and take in the quaintness of the Golden Ring towns of Uglich and Yuroslavl. These very well preserved towns are like open air museums containing churches, monasteries, and kremlins from the 12th to 18th centuries.
China River Cruise
A river cruise in China offers an in-depth look into one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating and has the longest continuous history. Those seeking culture, history, exotic food, dramatic scenery as well as the adventurous are sure to enjoy a river cruise here. The country has contrasting landscapes: deserts, mountains, grasslands, forests, lakes, rivers. On a China river cruise journey, explore the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, and Xian. And depending on the itinerary, spend a few days in Lhasa, home to significant Tibetan Buddhist sites. Cruise the Yangtze river and see for yourself how this important waterway has shaped the world’s fastest growing country.
Vietnam and Cambodia River Cruise
As neighbours, the histories of Cambodia and Vietnam have crossed paths. Both were under French occupation as part of Indochina up until 1953 for Cambodia and 1954 for Vietnam. Elements of French influences are visible in the colonial architecture, tasted in the food, heard and read in the languages, and experienced in the culture.
After becoming independent from Imperial China in 938 AD, Vietnam experienced growth up until the mid 19th century when it was a colony of France. Since the 9th century, the Khmer Empire flourished for over 600 years. In the 12th century, the Khmer Empire was the most powerful and largest in Southeast Asia, encompassing a region that spanned into modern day Thailand, Laos and southern Vietnam. One of the best ways to get a taste of these distinctly unique and tantalizing countries is a river cruise on the Mekong River.
Africa River Cruise
Discover south-central and south-east Africa on a Chobe river cruise. Meandering the pristine river in Africa while observing abundant wildlife is one part of the adventure. Lions, hippopotamus, jackals, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, buffalo crocodiles, monkeys, bamboons are abundant among many other animals. A good portion of the trip involves land exploration via safaris on game reserves and always includes a detour to the magnificent Victoria Falls. From modern cities to the ancient untouched lands, Africa mesmerizes travellers.