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Other River Cruises
There are many other river cruise not featured on other pages within our website. Other European River Cruises include the Bordeaux region of Auitaine located in southwestern France where the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge to form the Gironde estuary south of the city of Bordeaux. Cruises typically begin and end in Bordeaux, where you'll find grand architecture, superb museums, cafes serving mouthwatering delicacies and of course, what the region is famous for... Bordeaux wine!
The Dnieper River cruise itineraries mostly travel between Kiev, the capital of Ukraine and Odessa, a seaport on the Black Sea where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history and rich historic culture of Ukraine. Stops along the way include Zaporozhye, Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai, and Yalta, the former summer retreat of Russian Tsars and where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin met for a conference in 1945.
The Douro River Cruise typically begin in Lisbon, Portugal and then head up to the town of Porto at the mouth of the river and the Atlantic Ocean, traveling through Portugal's wine-making region. Some cruises will actually cross the border into Spain to spend a day in Salamanca, a spectacular Renaissance city and home to one of the world's oldest universities.
Dutch and Belgian waterway cruises along the Schelde, Waal, Nederrun and Rhine Rivers, typically begin and end on these canals and tributaries in cosmopolitan Amsterdam. These cruises along the Dutch and Belgian waterways are a relaxing way to explore the cultural treasures of the "Low Countries" of Europe pasing through many storied towns along the way.
The Elbe River cruises travel through Germany and the Czech Republic on a picturesque route characterized by soaring cliffs, storybook castles and medieval towns. Stop off in Wittenberg where Martin Luther to see the church where he preached and the door where he nailed his famous "95 Theses". Marvel at the crown jewels of Saxon monarchs at Dresden's castle. The Elbe River cruises offer a relaxing, convenient way to explore this part of Central Europe.
The Main River winds through the heart of the German countryside and is a tributary of the Rhine which also connects to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal. As such many of the Main River itineraries include parts of the Rhine and Danube Rivers. In November and December, the towns along the Main celebrate the holiday season with festive Christmas markets. There is much to see and experience along the Main River including forests, vineyards, cosmopolitan cities and medieval towns.
The Mosel River flows through the peaceful countryside of Germany, Luxembourg and France and is lined with some of Europe's most enchanting cities, as well as grand castles, lush vineyards and picture-perfect medieval villages. Cruises along the Mosel River are often combined with those along the Rhine as well. Travel through the heart of the Riesling wine making country and enjoy this famed sweet tasting German wine that boasts over 500 years in German winemaking history.
The Po River in northern Italy winds through the fertile Po River Valley, which is home to nearly a third of Italy's population, flows eastward and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice, one of the world's most desired destination cities. A day trip will take you to Verona where you can see the renowned balcony, from which Shakespeare's Juliet listened to the pledges of love-struck Romeo. Another day trip finds you in Bologna, the culinary capital of northern Italy.
The history and romance of northwest France will put you on a Seine River cruise. These sailings usually travel between Paris and the Normandy coast. Sightseeing tours in Paris take in the iconic sights of the "City of Light," such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame (prior to being destroyed by fire recently, yet still something to see) and the glittering Champs-Elysées. Many towns along the Seine provide a wealth of history such as Rouen, where the medieval town's market square was the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Another town, Les Andelys, is home to the ruins of an imposing castle built by Richard Lionheart in 1196. In Normandy, passengers visit D-Day landing sites and tour the American Cemetery, burial site of U.S. soldiers killed in World War II. While in Normandy be sure to sample Normandy specialties, like the apple brandy known as calvados, cider and Camembert cheese.
And then there is the Volga River cruises in which two spectacular cities, St. Petersburg and Moscow, are showcased. St. Petersburg is considered as Russia's cultural capital. Here you can visit the Hermitage museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Moscow offers such treasures such as the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral with its colorful onion-shaped domes, along with the crown jewels of the Armory Museum in the red-brick Kremlin. On these cruises, you will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russian culture and history.
The Dnieper River cruise itineraries mostly travel between Kiev, the capital of Ukraine and Odessa, a seaport on the Black Sea where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history and rich historic culture of Ukraine. Stops along the way include Zaporozhye, Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai, and Yalta, the former summer retreat of Russian Tsars and where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin met for a conference in 1945.
The Douro River Cruise typically begin in Lisbon, Portugal and then head up to the town of Porto at the mouth of the river and the Atlantic Ocean, traveling through Portugal's wine-making region. Some cruises will actually cross the border into Spain to spend a day in Salamanca, a spectacular Renaissance city and home to one of the world's oldest universities.
Dutch and Belgian waterway cruises along the Schelde, Waal, Nederrun and Rhine Rivers, typically begin and end on these canals and tributaries in cosmopolitan Amsterdam. These cruises along the Dutch and Belgian waterways are a relaxing way to explore the cultural treasures of the "Low Countries" of Europe pasing through many storied towns along the way.
The Elbe River cruises travel through Germany and the Czech Republic on a picturesque route characterized by soaring cliffs, storybook castles and medieval towns. Stop off in Wittenberg where Martin Luther to see the church where he preached and the door where he nailed his famous "95 Theses". Marvel at the crown jewels of Saxon monarchs at Dresden's castle. The Elbe River cruises offer a relaxing, convenient way to explore this part of Central Europe.
The Main River winds through the heart of the German countryside and is a tributary of the Rhine which also connects to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal. As such many of the Main River itineraries include parts of the Rhine and Danube Rivers. In November and December, the towns along the Main celebrate the holiday season with festive Christmas markets. There is much to see and experience along the Main River including forests, vineyards, cosmopolitan cities and medieval towns.
The Mosel River flows through the peaceful countryside of Germany, Luxembourg and France and is lined with some of Europe's most enchanting cities, as well as grand castles, lush vineyards and picture-perfect medieval villages. Cruises along the Mosel River are often combined with those along the Rhine as well. Travel through the heart of the Riesling wine making country and enjoy this famed sweet tasting German wine that boasts over 500 years in German winemaking history.
The Po River in northern Italy winds through the fertile Po River Valley, which is home to nearly a third of Italy's population, flows eastward and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice, one of the world's most desired destination cities. A day trip will take you to Verona where you can see the renowned balcony, from which Shakespeare's Juliet listened to the pledges of love-struck Romeo. Another day trip finds you in Bologna, the culinary capital of northern Italy.
The history and romance of northwest France will put you on a Seine River cruise. These sailings usually travel between Paris and the Normandy coast. Sightseeing tours in Paris take in the iconic sights of the "City of Light," such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame (prior to being destroyed by fire recently, yet still something to see) and the glittering Champs-Elysées. Many towns along the Seine provide a wealth of history such as Rouen, where the medieval town's market square was the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Another town, Les Andelys, is home to the ruins of an imposing castle built by Richard Lionheart in 1196. In Normandy, passengers visit D-Day landing sites and tour the American Cemetery, burial site of U.S. soldiers killed in World War II. While in Normandy be sure to sample Normandy specialties, like the apple brandy known as calvados, cider and Camembert cheese.
And then there is the Volga River cruises in which two spectacular cities, St. Petersburg and Moscow, are showcased. St. Petersburg is considered as Russia's cultural capital. Here you can visit the Hermitage museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Moscow offers such treasures such as the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral with its colorful onion-shaped domes, along with the crown jewels of the Armory Museum in the red-brick Kremlin. On these cruises, you will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russian culture and history.
The Nile River is the world's longest river, traveling more than 4,000 miles from deep in Central Africa where it is formed by the White Nile and the Blue Nile, flowing northward through northeastern Africa and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea at Egypt's coastal city of Alexandria. Cruises on the Nile are usually travel round-trip from Cairo and frequently incorporated into longer land-based trips that allows you to see some of the country's most treasured antiquities.
For example, walk through the Luxor Temple which was built about 3,000 years ago and is especially beautiful when lighted at night. You will pass by Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser which the Nile flows from, where four giant statues of Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari, flank the Abu Simbel Temples: the Great Temple and the Small Temple.
Several other shore excursions take you to The Valley of the Kings which was the final resting place of Egyptian pharaohs, including young king Tutankhamun, whose excavated treasures from his tomb can be seen at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Another excursion is to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. There is so much to see and do along the Nile that you simply must include it on your bucket list of places to visit, so why not incorporate a river cruise to see the Nile in all its glory!
Enjoy this short video below from Viking River Cruises.
For example, walk through the Luxor Temple which was built about 3,000 years ago and is especially beautiful when lighted at night. You will pass by Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser which the Nile flows from, where four giant statues of Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari, flank the Abu Simbel Temples: the Great Temple and the Small Temple.
Several other shore excursions take you to The Valley of the Kings which was the final resting place of Egyptian pharaohs, including young king Tutankhamun, whose excavated treasures from his tomb can be seen at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Another excursion is to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. There is so much to see and do along the Nile that you simply must include it on your bucket list of places to visit, so why not incorporate a river cruise to see the Nile in all its glory!
Enjoy this short video below from Viking River Cruises.
The fascinating Chobe River is a segment of an intricate river system that flows through south-central Africa. It begins as the Cuando River, running along the northern border of Botswana, then into the Linyati Swamp, where the river is renamed the Linyati River. Flowing further to the east, it becomes known as the Chobe River before merging with the Zambezi River.
Chobe River cruises are typically part of a longer land itinerary. These sailings typically combine four nights on the river with land itineraries including visits to spectacular Victoria Falls, where the river spills over the falls' fault line. Other sightseeing options and game drives are traditionally available during the land portion.
For example, this twisting, wide body of water eventually takes you to Chobe National Park, where you'll experience some of the best game viewing. You can opt to take a private boat or open game-drive vehicles. Chobe National Park is home to one of the most substantial populations of wildlife in all of Africa, having the highest concentration of elephants on the entire continent. There are more than 450 species of birds if you are a bird watcher. If taking a private boat tour, be sure to be on the lookout for crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat as you travel.
Chobe River cruises are typically part of a longer land itinerary. These sailings typically combine four nights on the river with land itineraries including visits to spectacular Victoria Falls, where the river spills over the falls' fault line. Other sightseeing options and game drives are traditionally available during the land portion.
For example, this twisting, wide body of water eventually takes you to Chobe National Park, where you'll experience some of the best game viewing. You can opt to take a private boat or open game-drive vehicles. Chobe National Park is home to one of the most substantial populations of wildlife in all of Africa, having the highest concentration of elephants on the entire continent. There are more than 450 species of birds if you are a bird watcher. If taking a private boat tour, be sure to be on the lookout for crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat as you travel.
Europe
Africa
India
The Ganges River in India offers colorful culture and exotic treasures of India. The Ganges gets its start in the high mountains of the Himalayas and meanders through India to the Bay of Bengal. This sacred river is a lifeline to millions of Indians and revered as a goddess by the Hindus. India is one of the world's oldest cultures and civilizations.
Ganges River cruises are a little different than most as they typically incorporate an itinerary that includes hotel stays and sightseeing in India's Golden Triangle. Delhi, India's capital is a bustling city with population of nearly 19 million people, so you know there is much to be gleaned from this city. Agra, India's third-largest city, is home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, which was built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife and now a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital filled with lively bazaars, fortresses and palaces.
Since India is a former British colony, you might stop in British colonial Kolkata, or Calcutta, and see Mother Teresa's home and tomb. In Mayapur, the Hare Krishnas built or the enormous Vedic temple. More than 100 temples devoted to the Hindu god of Shiva and be found in Kalna, while Hazarduari Palace is famous for its 1,000 doors and fine collection of antiques. Sailing along the Ganges, you may be treated to surprising wildlife encounters with freshwater dolphins, parrots and more but don't expect to see a Bengal tiger as they live in the thick forests of India and are very rare.
Ganges River cruises are a little different than most as they typically incorporate an itinerary that includes hotel stays and sightseeing in India's Golden Triangle. Delhi, India's capital is a bustling city with population of nearly 19 million people, so you know there is much to be gleaned from this city. Agra, India's third-largest city, is home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, which was built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife and now a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital filled with lively bazaars, fortresses and palaces.
Since India is a former British colony, you might stop in British colonial Kolkata, or Calcutta, and see Mother Teresa's home and tomb. In Mayapur, the Hare Krishnas built or the enormous Vedic temple. More than 100 temples devoted to the Hindu god of Shiva and be found in Kalna, while Hazarduari Palace is famous for its 1,000 doors and fine collection of antiques. Sailing along the Ganges, you may be treated to surprising wildlife encounters with freshwater dolphins, parrots and more but don't expect to see a Bengal tiger as they live in the thick forests of India and are very rare.
Southeast Asia
The Mekong River cruises give you a first-hand look into the intriguing cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia. As you sail along the Mekong you will be facinated by the bustling cities and rural villages with their floating market markets and historic temples. Some itineraries include hotel stays in Laos and Thailand as well tours of these countries.
From its days as a French colony, Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city is filled with French colonial architecture. The Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia and is adjacent to the Silver Pagoda and are filled with regal structures, collections of gifts from foreign leaders and murals that paint a picture of the country’s past. The grounds of both are beautifully manicured and house intimate temples as well. King Sihamoni had his coronation in October of 2004 and if the blue royal flag is flying it means King Sihamoni is at home in the Palace.
The Silver Pagoda is an impressively ornate structure that is also known as Wat Preah Keo, or ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’, originally built of wood in 1892 and rebuilt to its current state in 1962. The pagoda’s extravagance still nestles in every nook and cranny. The floor is covered with five tons of silver spread across more than 5,000 tiles. The staircase leading to the pagoda is made of Italian marble. The temple is home to a life-sized gold Buddha covered with over 9,000 diamonds, the largest of which is said to weigh a hefty 25 carats. The walls are lined with golden Buddhas, ancient art and traditional masks used in many classical dances. Another highlight is jungle-shrouded Angkor Wat, an expansive complex of ornate stone structures and beehive towers built in the early 12th century.
From its days as a French colony, Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city is filled with French colonial architecture. The Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia and is adjacent to the Silver Pagoda and are filled with regal structures, collections of gifts from foreign leaders and murals that paint a picture of the country’s past. The grounds of both are beautifully manicured and house intimate temples as well. King Sihamoni had his coronation in October of 2004 and if the blue royal flag is flying it means King Sihamoni is at home in the Palace.
The Silver Pagoda is an impressively ornate structure that is also known as Wat Preah Keo, or ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’, originally built of wood in 1892 and rebuilt to its current state in 1962. The pagoda’s extravagance still nestles in every nook and cranny. The floor is covered with five tons of silver spread across more than 5,000 tiles. The staircase leading to the pagoda is made of Italian marble. The temple is home to a life-sized gold Buddha covered with over 9,000 diamonds, the largest of which is said to weigh a hefty 25 carats. The walls are lined with golden Buddhas, ancient art and traditional masks used in many classical dances. Another highlight is jungle-shrouded Angkor Wat, an expansive complex of ornate stone structures and beehive towers built in the early 12th century.
The Mekong River comes to its end in Vietnam in the Mekong Delta near Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon (a term the locals still prefer). Most cruises to or from Ho Chi Minh City don't actually dock there. Ships stay farther down the river, due to low bridges and power lines under which the majority of ships cannot sail. There are only three major cruise lines that sail directly to and from Ho Chi Minh City; those being AmaWaterways, CroisiEurope and Emerald Waterways. Other cruise line passengers must take a bus from the city to the ship. Generally, cruise lines offer the option to extend your trip with land tours or pre and post-cruise hotel stays (assuming these aren't already included in the package).
Jaunts up to Hanoi are usually done by taking a short plane flight to Hanoi as it is not located along the Mekong. Vietnam's capital city has a lot to offer, and most of it can be found in the chaotic Old Quarter, where visitors spend most of their time. Hanoi the country's second-most populated city, unlike Ho Chi Minh City, does not have the towering high rises or big-city feel however it does have that French flair to it. It is full of food spots, art, shopping and nightlife.
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest city, stealing the spotlight from the capital city of Hanoi. It's a unique mix of cosmopolitan and quirky, as luxury hotels and high rises clash with bustling markets. Even though Vieetnam is a one-party communist state, it has a private sector just as Hong Kong is to China, so you have both government-operated and private vendors operating side-by-side possibly. Obviously Vietnam is rich in "war" history having been involved in a huge civil war between North Vietnam, supported by China and South Vietnam supported by the US in the 60's and 70's. Like Hanoi in the north, Ho Chi Minh City has French influences in their architecture and food for that matter.
Jaunts up to Hanoi are usually done by taking a short plane flight to Hanoi as it is not located along the Mekong. Vietnam's capital city has a lot to offer, and most of it can be found in the chaotic Old Quarter, where visitors spend most of their time. Hanoi the country's second-most populated city, unlike Ho Chi Minh City, does not have the towering high rises or big-city feel however it does have that French flair to it. It is full of food spots, art, shopping and nightlife.
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest city, stealing the spotlight from the capital city of Hanoi. It's a unique mix of cosmopolitan and quirky, as luxury hotels and high rises clash with bustling markets. Even though Vieetnam is a one-party communist state, it has a private sector just as Hong Kong is to China, so you have both government-operated and private vendors operating side-by-side possibly. Obviously Vietnam is rich in "war" history having been involved in a huge civil war between North Vietnam, supported by China and South Vietnam supported by the US in the 60's and 70's. Like Hanoi in the north, Ho Chi Minh City has French influences in their architecture and food for that matter.
China
The Yangtze River Cruises typically travel between Beijing and Shanghai and include hotel stays in both cities along this mighty river which traverses China for nearly 4000 miles. Excursions in Beijing, the capital of China, takes you to the 15th-century Forbidden City and Imperial Palace, which is China's most significant attraction and can trace its origins back to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th century. It was enlarged during the Ming dynasty in the early 15th century and has been home to 24 Ming and Qing Emperors.
Just a short distance from the Imperial Palaceis Beihai Park, one of the oldest surviving imperial gardens in Beijing. Laid out at the beginning of the 10th century and is home to the Hall of Enlightenment, built in 1690, where a one-and-a-half-meter-tall Buddha, carved from a single block of white jade and a large black jade vase from the early 12th century is housed.
Beijing is only an hour away from what is undoubtedly one of the country's most famous historic structures, the Great Wall of China, parts of which date back to the 6th century and can be seen from space.
Beijing is home to many temples including the Beijing Temple of Confucius, built in 1302 and dedicated to the great philosopher and teacher, Confucius, whose teachings dominated public and private life for centuries.
The enormous Tiananmen Square made famous to Westerners during the Tiananmen Square protest calling for democracy is also found in Bejing. It is also the site of Mao Zedong, China's first communist leader's, mausoleum and the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics. Bejing is one of the world's top cities and offers travelers many things to do and see in this megacity.
Shanghai has the distinction of not only being the largest city in China by population, but also in the world with nearly 25 million people in Shanghai proper. Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River so it is no wonder that many cruises begin and end here as well.
Top attractions in Shanghai include the waterfront Bund district. It's particularly popular among tourists as the area has retained a European feel. Once the location of the city's International Settlement, it is particularly noticeable in the many old English and French buildings now serving as restaurants, boutique stores, galleries, and offices. The Bund's 52 unique buildings constructed in a variety of styles including Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, and Renaissance influences, amounts to one of the world's most impressive collections of Art Deco architecture in one place.
The tranquil Yu Garden, also known as the Garden of Happiness, covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters and consists of an outer and an inner garden, the oldest being the outer garden dating back to the mid 1500's.
The Shanghai Museum, founded in 1952, remains China's most important museum of classical Chinese art. In a modern building that's something of a work of art itself with its unique round top and square base encompasses traditional Chinese concepts of the earth, it has displays of bronzes and ceramics from prehistoric cultures to the 19th century, ink drawings, calligraphy and seals. It's also home to large collections of jade, coins, as well as furnishings from the Ming and Qing periods (1368-1912). Shanghai, like Beijing has so many sights to take in that we can not do it justice here.
Other itinerary locations include the city of Xian which features the famous army of life-size terra-cotta warriors that once guarded the tomb of an emperor. Some itineraries stop at Suzhou, called the "Venice of the East" due to its network of canals, and at Wuhan to see the ancient artifacts of the Hubei Provincial Museum. Take in mist-shrouded limestone precipices known as the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, which spans nearly a mile and stands 600 feet tall. Another noteworthy sight is Shibaozhai, home to a 12-story red pagoda perched on a cliff above the river.
The Yangtze River cruises offer much more and you should put it on your list of must-see locations or cruises to take (Shanghai's principal shopping district seen below).
Just a short distance from the Imperial Palaceis Beihai Park, one of the oldest surviving imperial gardens in Beijing. Laid out at the beginning of the 10th century and is home to the Hall of Enlightenment, built in 1690, where a one-and-a-half-meter-tall Buddha, carved from a single block of white jade and a large black jade vase from the early 12th century is housed.
Beijing is only an hour away from what is undoubtedly one of the country's most famous historic structures, the Great Wall of China, parts of which date back to the 6th century and can be seen from space.
Beijing is home to many temples including the Beijing Temple of Confucius, built in 1302 and dedicated to the great philosopher and teacher, Confucius, whose teachings dominated public and private life for centuries.
The enormous Tiananmen Square made famous to Westerners during the Tiananmen Square protest calling for democracy is also found in Bejing. It is also the site of Mao Zedong, China's first communist leader's, mausoleum and the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics. Bejing is one of the world's top cities and offers travelers many things to do and see in this megacity.
Shanghai has the distinction of not only being the largest city in China by population, but also in the world with nearly 25 million people in Shanghai proper. Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River so it is no wonder that many cruises begin and end here as well.
Top attractions in Shanghai include the waterfront Bund district. It's particularly popular among tourists as the area has retained a European feel. Once the location of the city's International Settlement, it is particularly noticeable in the many old English and French buildings now serving as restaurants, boutique stores, galleries, and offices. The Bund's 52 unique buildings constructed in a variety of styles including Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, and Renaissance influences, amounts to one of the world's most impressive collections of Art Deco architecture in one place.
The tranquil Yu Garden, also known as the Garden of Happiness, covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters and consists of an outer and an inner garden, the oldest being the outer garden dating back to the mid 1500's.
The Shanghai Museum, founded in 1952, remains China's most important museum of classical Chinese art. In a modern building that's something of a work of art itself with its unique round top and square base encompasses traditional Chinese concepts of the earth, it has displays of bronzes and ceramics from prehistoric cultures to the 19th century, ink drawings, calligraphy and seals. It's also home to large collections of jade, coins, as well as furnishings from the Ming and Qing periods (1368-1912). Shanghai, like Beijing has so many sights to take in that we can not do it justice here.
Other itinerary locations include the city of Xian which features the famous army of life-size terra-cotta warriors that once guarded the tomb of an emperor. Some itineraries stop at Suzhou, called the "Venice of the East" due to its network of canals, and at Wuhan to see the ancient artifacts of the Hubei Provincial Museum. Take in mist-shrouded limestone precipices known as the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, which spans nearly a mile and stands 600 feet tall. Another noteworthy sight is Shibaozhai, home to a 12-story red pagoda perched on a cliff above the river.
The Yangtze River cruises offer much more and you should put it on your list of must-see locations or cruises to take (Shanghai's principal shopping district seen below).
South America
The Amazon is the world's largest river by volume and winds its way through dense, biologically diverse tropical rainforest and ecosytem. Its waterways can be explored in Brazil and Peru; Bazil being the lower Amazon and Peru, the upper Amazon. Lower Amazon river cruise typically begin and end in Manaus, Brazil while the upper Amazon cruises primarily begin and end in Peru and are entirely in Peru.
On many of these cruises, thrilling journeys take you into the jungles in small skiffs or canoes where along the banks, you might see colorful macaws, squirrel monkeys jumping from tree to tree, sloths making a very slow journey to the top of a tree, and jaguars waiting for its prey. BEneath the water's surface are the feared piranha and the mighty anaconda lurking in wait for its prey. Other water-bound animals include electric eels and pink dolphins. Beside animals of this ecosystem, it is also inhabited by indigenous tribes which you may have an opportunity to visit one of them to see how they live.
In the lower Amazon river that flows from Manaus to the Atlantic Ocean, it is wide and deep enough for larger ocean liners. As such, some traditional ships cruise this section as part of longer itineraries to/from the Caribbean, Central and South America and even Antarctica. No matter whether you are on the upper Amazon or lower Amazon, the Amazon affords you access to one of the world's most exotic and unadulterated wildernesses there is today.
On many of these cruises, thrilling journeys take you into the jungles in small skiffs or canoes where along the banks, you might see colorful macaws, squirrel monkeys jumping from tree to tree, sloths making a very slow journey to the top of a tree, and jaguars waiting for its prey. BEneath the water's surface are the feared piranha and the mighty anaconda lurking in wait for its prey. Other water-bound animals include electric eels and pink dolphins. Beside animals of this ecosystem, it is also inhabited by indigenous tribes which you may have an opportunity to visit one of them to see how they live.
In the lower Amazon river that flows from Manaus to the Atlantic Ocean, it is wide and deep enough for larger ocean liners. As such, some traditional ships cruise this section as part of longer itineraries to/from the Caribbean, Central and South America and even Antarctica. No matter whether you are on the upper Amazon or lower Amazon, the Amazon affords you access to one of the world's most exotic and unadulterated wildernesses there is today.
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