Where the River Cruise Lines Sail
The lines cover the same great rivers, but each has its strengths. Here’s the map — and who does each region well.
The Danube & Rhine
The heart of European river cruising — Vienna, Budapest, the Wachau, the Rhine Gorge and Amsterdam. Every major line sails these, so it’s the best place to compare them.
The Douro, Seine & Rhône
Wine and gastronomy — the Douro (Portugal), the Seine (Paris and Normandy) and the Rhône (Provence and Lyon). AmaWaterways, Scenic, Uniworld, Viking and CroisiEurope all shine here.
The Mosel, Main & Elbe
Quieter, scenic gems — the castle-lined Mosel, the Main between the Rhine and Danube, and the Elbe from Prague to Berlin, sailed by CroisiEurope, Viking and others.
The Nile
History under sail — temples, tombs and the Valley of the Kings. Viking, Uniworld and AmaWaterways run their own or chartered Nile ships.
The Mekong, Ganges & beyond
Exotic adventure — the Mekong (Vietnam and Cambodia), the Ganges and Brahmaputra in India, and African rivers, led by AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Scenic and specialist operators.
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