Where is the best part of the Rhine to cruise?
Where is the best part of the Rhine to cruise?
- Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany: Beautiful Scenery and Wine Galore. ...
- Amsterdam: Inspiring Cityscapes and Van Gogh Paintings. ...
- Cologne, Germany: Stunning Cathedral and Iconic Local Beer. ...
- Strasbourg, France: Charming Streetscapes and Alsatian Culture.
Is it safe to take a Rhine River cruise?
The safety record on river ships is impressive. You are even safer cruising the Rhine than you are flying to Dubai, and a long international flight is one of the safest things you can do. Almost nothing is as statistically safe as flying on a commercial jet. But river cruising is even safer.
Is Danube or Rhine a better river cruise?
While the Danube is a little more scenic than the Rhine, particularly along Austria's Wachau Valley, both rivers have relatively flat bike paths that stretch for miles. Wine lovers will also enjoy both itineraries.
What is one major problem with the Rhine river?
Europe's hot, dry summer means that the water level on the Rhine, Western Europe's most important waterway, is at a record low, making it too shallow for many ships to pass — a problem for a country that depends on the river for 80% of its water freight.