Cruises to Melk

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

Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof

Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare

Bikes onboard as well as active excursions

Hearty, well-prepared French food

Value-for-money fares

Relaxed, continental atmosphere onboard

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

Sightseeing excursions led by local guides

Beds in most rooms face the windows, not the wall

Fare includes wine with dinner, tours and Wi-Fi

Pros

Panoramic sliding-glass doors that create "open-air balconies" and beds facing the river

Cons

All plugs are European only

Bottom Line

An intimate and comfortable ship, small enough to sail places others can't

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

Sightseeing excursions led by local guides

Beds in most rooms face the windows, not the wall

Fare includes wine with dinner, tours and Wi-Fi

Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof

Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare

Bikes onboard as well as active excursions