River Cruises Geared to Special Interests
Why not choose a river cruise that speaks to your personal passion? How enjoyable to be in the company of other folks onboard who love culinary experimentation, important historical sites or world-class golf opportunities just like you do! One of the advantages of specialty cruising is that experts and knowledgeable guides cruise right along with you, making your experiences more personalized and rewarding.
Culinary and wine cruises:
- The Rhone and Garonne Rivers in France introduce you to the hearty comfort food and legendary wines of the Provencal and Bordeaux regions, with chef-lead market tours, wine, cheese and olive oil tastings, vineyard lunches with local owners and fresh seafood delicacies.
- Glide peacefully on the Douro River in Portugal through spectacular scenery as you sample hearty seafood dishes, fresh vegetable soups and stews, and plenty of port wine.
- Mekong River cruises acquaint you with southeast Asian culinary favorites as you visit street food markets and floating riverboat vendors and attend onboard cooking classes with local chefs.
History focused river cruises:
- Cruising an ancient trade route along the Nile River takes you back in history to one of mankind’s oldest civilizations. View the magnificent temples at Luxor and Karnak and marvel at the impressive structures in the Valley of the Kings, all in the company of Egyptologists who bring history to life.
- Seine River cruises take you to the beaches of Normandy, sites of the historic DDay landing, which changed the course of WWII. Visit Rouen, a well-preserved medieval city where Joan of Arc met her tragic end.
- Revisit Europe’s Imperial Age on a Danube River cruise in the company of expert, entertaining lecturers, often with exclusive access to museums and musical performances.
- Closer to home, cruise the Mississippi to experience solemn Civil War battlefield sites, tour beautiful ante-bellum plantations and walk the streets of recreated riverboat towns. On some lines you’ll actually cruise on historically accurate riverboat replicas to complete the illusion of stepping back into America’s past.
River Cruises for Golfers: Not all river cruise lines offer golf-focused cruises, but two of the most popular are AmaWaterways and Amadeus. The beauty of these cruises is that tee times are all taken care of, and golf club handling and transfers from the ship to the course are included. If not all members of your party are golfers, other optional excursions are offered for the non-golfers. Golf pros often act as “hosts” for these cruises, making it a perfect outing for members of local golf clubs – men and women!
