Cruises to Koblenz

Pros

Exceptional dining and wine options makes ship a foodie haven

Cons

Nascent enrichment programming still has holes

Bottom Line

Beautifully designed ship with top-notch service provides luxurious cruising experience

Pros

Exceptional dining and wine options makes ship a foodie haven

Cons

Nascent enrichment programming still has holes

Bottom Line

Beautifully designed ship with top-notch service provides luxurious cruising experience

Sailings on the Rhine, Danube and Main rivers

Launching in April 2018

Onboard water-sports equipment includes kayaks, bikes and personal watercrafts

Sailings on the Rhine, Danube and Main rivers

Launching in April 2018

Onboard water-sports equipment includes kayaks, bikes and personal watercrafts

Most excursions included in cruise price

Innovative indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace cafe

Large number of full balcony cabins available

Sightseeing excursions led by local guides

Features 64 200-square-foot panoramic suites

Fare includes wine with dinner, tours and Wi-Fi

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

Hearty, well-prepared French food

Value-for-money fares

Relaxed, continental atmosphere onboard

Pros

Modern ship offers regional dishes, cabin choice and interesting free shore excursions

Cons

Lack of fitness room and spa facilities

Bottom Line

Crisp, comfortable and attractive Scandinavian appointments plus excellent service

Pros

Modern ship offers regional dishes, cabin choice and interesting free shore excursions

Cons

Lack of fitness room and spa facilities

Bottom Line

Crisp, comfortable and attractive Scandinavian appointments plus excellent service

Suites with separate bedrooms and sitting rooms

Daily excursions, drinks with lunch and dinner and other extras included in the fare

Attentive, English-speaking crew

Pros

Modern ship offers regional dishes, cabin choice and interesting free shore excursions

Cons

Lack of fitness room and spa facilities

Bottom Line

Crisp, comfortable and attractive Scandinavian appointments plus excellent service

Complimentary shore excursion in every port

Some cabins have full balconies, others with French balconies

Local cuisine highlighted in special dinner

Hearty, well-prepared French food

Value-for-money fares

Relaxed, continental atmosphere onboard

Relatively affordable, value-for-money cruises

Line cruises Europe's major rivers, the Volga and the Mekong

Standards of cuisine are generally good on the French line

Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube

Tours and most drinks included in price

Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising