Exploring countries around the world on land is a wonderful experience, but now imagine how it would feel if you were to explore the same places on the river. Your experience would be completely different, allowing you to see much different parts of the locale than the typical sights you would see along the highway. Discover what makes cruising rivers so special, and check out some of the most incredible luxury river cruises across the world. Sit back with a glass of wine and a view into the most stunning sights on the globe.
Here are 3 intimate luxury river cruises that are perfect for people who love fine dining and the natural world:
Burgundy River Cruise
The Burgundy River Cruise takes place aboard Daniele, a boat with a spacious lounge, bar, sun deck and 12 cabins with en suite bathrooms. A maximum of twenty-two passengers will cruise along the rivers of central France. Passengers will be able to leave the boat at different stops as they walk through magnificent cities and underground wine cellars. Bikes are also available so that everyone can cycle through numerous vineyards and forests before stopping to enjoy some local wines and other delicacies.
This is a unique way to explore France, allowing you to see some of the most amazing sunsets while partaking in some of the worlds best wine and food. If you or your loved one is a bit of a Francophile, this luxury river cruise is for you!
The Mekong River Cruise
The Mekong River is one of the few rivers in the world that is still filled with wildlife and this cruise takes places aboard the Toum Tiou 2. This boat has room for up to twenty-eight people in fourteen cabins with en suite bathrooms as well as a lounge, library and outdoor dining spaces. Passengers on this eight-day cruise will visit floating markets, small villages filled with locals and ancient temples. There is nothing more amazing the seeing the Grand Palace during the day or Sam Mountain at sunset. This cruise offers Wi-Fi, so it is easy to share pictures of every stop with family and friends.
If you have a bit of work to keep up to date on but want to discover the beauty of the Mekong, this cruise is perfect for you. Eight day’s of discovery from the comfort of your own cabin. Don’t forget to bring your camera on this cruise!
Amazon River Cruise
The three decks on the boat for the Amazon River Cruise are filled with lounges, dining areas, fifteen cabins and plenty of open spaces to relax and watch the sights. This cruise is for a maximum of thirty people, which makes it a more personal experience for everyone. In addition to the crew, there are two naturalist guides available on the boat who are ready to share information about the wildlife, people and history of the Amazon. Every day, the guides will lead the passengers on excursions by skiff, so that they receive the ultimate experience of the river and the surrounding remote areas. There will be something different to do on each of the nine days of this cruise including exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, eating food fresh from the jungle and spotting pink dolphins, toucans and sloths.
Cruising is a wonderful way to experience different areas of the world, because people do not need to worry about where they will stay at night, where they will eat or what they will do. Everything is planned for the guests, however they will also have plenty of time to sit and relax while the boat floats along the rivers towards their destinations. Think of it like an all inclusive trip, only you’re getting to see something more more beautiful than the sides of the railroad tracks and highways.