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ow that folks are back out exploring the world,
River Cruise Roundup: Nriver cruising is reclaiming its rightful claim as an

extraordinary way to see Europe—not to mention legendary
rivers in the United States, Asia, South America and more.
FIVE FRESH WAYS they typically cater to fewer than 200 guests and are able to
Travelers appreciate the fact that river vessels are smaller;

slip into lesser-known ports and dock in the center of town.
Cruise Specialists partners with the world’s best river cruise lines
TO EXPLORE and can steer you to the one that best suits your preferences.

VIKING

Voted the #1 River Cruise Line in the Condé Nast Traveler
2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, Viking has 25 years of
experience in river travel and has dubbed itself “The Thinking
Person’s Cruise.” Guest lecturers and regional cuisine reinforce
the focus on destination immersion. In March, Viking
welcomed eight new river ships to its fleet. Four of them—
Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid, and Viking
Skaga—were built specifically to navigate the Seine River
and bring guests into the heart of Paris with an exclusive, très Viking Longship in Paris
desirable docking location just a short walk from the Eiffel
Tower. Foodies booking the 8-Day Paris & the Heart of
Normandy sailing in 2023 will be able to take advantage of a
new three-day post-cruise extension entitled Paris: A Culinary
Experience. Among the activities: a croissant baking workshop
at a Parisian cooking school and a wine and cheese tasting
with an expert sommelier.

AMAWATERWAYS

Providing exceptional value for your money, AmaWaterways
shines with complimentary shore excursions, unique dining
offerings (including The Chef’s Table Restaurant), heated
pools, onboard bicycles and high-end amenities. The staff is
warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere lends itself well to
mingling with others, as first-time river cruisers Geri and Mike
discovered on their 7-Night Legendary Danube voyage.
“One favorite feature of our cruise was the nightly Sip and
Sail complimentary cocktail hour where we got to know other
travelers. As the cruise progressed, we enjoyed spending more
time with the people we met and catching up with a drink or
at dinner,” said Geri. The couple also “really appreciated being
guided from the moment we landed at the airport in Europe
until we were on our way back home.”

Dürnstein, Austria

Coimbra, Portugal , courtesy of client Marsha

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