Cruises to Passau

Pros

Emphasis on more space; lower draft to handle low/high river levels

Cons

No USB ports by the bed (coming in 2020)

Bottom Line

Ship continues the line's focus on views and interesting excursions

Spacious 200 square foot standard cabins

High levels of comfort and personal service

Panoramic windows are largest in industry

Tours and most drinks included in price

Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising

Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube

Pros

Bright and airy lobby; cuisine pairs with ports of call; name recognition from staff

Cons

No spa or fitness facility; few amenities for active travelers

Bottom Line

Well-thought-out design that caters to its target audience

Custom-built to sail the Rhine River

Most cabins transform into "open-air" balconies

Alternative dining: top-deck BBQ and bistro fare

Features 66 200-square-foot panoramic suites

Luxury touches: live orchids & L'Occitane bath products

Wine with dinner and Wi-Fi included in fare

Tours and most drinks included in price

Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising

Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube

Pros

Group excursions and shared dining tables mean great conversations with new friends

Cons

Low river bridges can make the sun deck off limits for days at a time

Bottom Line

Relaxing, hassle-free way to discover Europe's history-rich towns and cultural treasures

Pros

Some of the best and biggest cabins we've seen on a river cruise ship

Cons

Double-wide size limits itineraries to the Danube River

Bottom line

Boutique hotel feel and multiple restaurants appeal to river cruisers who fear onboard boredom