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CONTENTS
The Emerald Sun sails by Budapest.
A Look at River Cruising
F or thousands of years, the great rivers of the worldthe Amazon and the Rhine, the Nile and the Danube, the Yangtze and the Volgahave been the "arteries" of civilization, the "highways" on which people traveled and transported products and goods. By taking a river cruise it is possible to witness many of the very same scenes, monuments and traditionswonderfully unchanged in many instancesthat our ancestors did. The same trips enable us to see the important modern citiesCologne, Heidelberg and Moscow, Basel and Vienna, countless othersthat commerce along rivers supports. Few travel opportunities are as informative, as exciting, and as fulfilling. Here are just a few of the sights and vessels you may experience.
An AmaWaterways ship visits Passau, a city that was once an ancient Roman colony, prized for its position at the confluence of three rivers.
Europe
Uniworlds Maria Theresa is as opulent as many of the castles and manor houses youll visit when you cruise on the ship.
Dining on the Aquavit Terrace is a unique experience on Viking Longships.
Those who sail through the wine region of Bordeaux () visit the wine capitals Place de la Bourse. Its often covered by an evocative fog, caused by a water mirrora shallow, horizontal fountainthat was added to the royal square in 2006.
The weirdly shaped, stalagmite-like giant Rocks of Belogradshik are a highlight of many cruises along the Upper Danube.
The exquisite interior of St. Petersburgs Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Ah spas! Getting wet is part of the fun in Budapest (see ) at the famed Szechenyi Thermal Baths.
Emerald Waterways ships (see ) are known for their streamlined design and indoor swimming pools (the Emerald Sun is pictured here).
Even the bar area aboard Uniworlds Maria Theresa is stately.
Wine tastings are paired with walks through the winding, medieval streets of Saint-Emilion on Bordeaux itineraries.
A canal in Amsterdam (see ).
The Americas
The American Queen (see ) is a classic paddle-wheeler.
Multonomah Falls is a "dont miss" shore excursion on Hood River cruises.
Old-fashioned music hall performances are a hallmark of the cruising experience aboard the American Queen.
Un-Cruises S.S. Legacy (see ).