A Guide to the World’s River Cruise Destinations

Where should you sail? Here’s a quick guide to the great river cruise regions and who each one suits best.

The most popular river cruise in the world — Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and the Wachau. Ideal for a first cruise and for Christmas markets.

Castles, the dramatic gorge, Cologne and Amsterdam, plus spring tulips. Scenic, easy and family-friendly.

France and Portugal for wine and gastronomy — Bordeaux and Douro for wine lovers, the Seine for Paris and Normandy, the Rhône for Provence and Lyon.

A journey through 5,000 years of history — temples, tombs and the Valley of the Kings, best paired with the pyramids of Cairo.

Bucket-list adventure — Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong, the rainforest on the Amazon, plus the Ganges, Irrawaddy and African rivers.

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