It has been a dream of mine to take my grandmother, GG, on a river cruise for quite some time. My dreams were put on hold as an array of scheduling issues and a little thing called COVID plagued the travel industry. After months of planning, I was able to deliver the most exciting news to my grandmother in March: “GG! We’re going to Germany.” Not so fast …
How do stateroom sizes compare for ships that cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France? Even though there are fewer ships on these waterways,
Rhône River cruises in France typically operate between Lyon and Avignon or Arles. Many packages also include the Saône River, which joins the Rhône in Lyon.
Some of the challenges in choosing river cruises in Europe are the rivers themselves. Unless you’ve frequently traveled to Europe, you may not be familiar with geography of the rivers. Even for those who are familiar with the lay of the land, the list of rivers can be daunting. A quick glance at Wikipedia shows hundreds of rivers coursing through the European continent, including quite a few that I’ve never heard of. Here’s seven of my favorites.
CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s most experienced river cruise operators, offering broad geographic coverage and competitive pricing. The experience is practical and destination-focused, with an unmistakably European, often French, approach to dining and onboard culture. We particularly enjoy CroisiEurope’s barge trips, which we’ve hosted for small groups since 2015, on the French canals.
My “Dream Cruise” had been almost two years in the making. The idea took root in January of 2023 and became a reality this past October when three dozen of us trundled off to Amsterdam to board AmaPrima for an 11-night river cruise. Here’s how the Dream Cruise came to be and how it played out.
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