Rhine River Cruise
A Rhine River cruise offers a wonderful way to experience the heart of Europe. From historic cities and charming villages to medieval castles, rolling vineyards, and scenic river landscapes, the Rhine is filled with beautiful places to explore. With the ease of unpacking just once, you can enjoy it all at a relaxed pace.
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Cruises | Europe | Netherlands
Kinderdijk Windmills: A Guide to Visiting Kinderdijk
If your Rhine River cruise includes a stop at Kinderdijk, you’re in for one of the most iconic landscapes in the Netherlands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to 19 historic windmills, built to help manage the water in a region where much of the land lies below sea level. We visited Kinderdijk on…
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Strasbourg Cruise Port: A One-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
We visited Strasbourg as a cruise stop, but this itinerary works whether you’re arriving by river cruise or exploring independently. If it’s your first time in Strasbourg and you have just one day, here’s what I’d prioritize. Why Visit Strasbourg? Of all the stops on our Rhine River cruise, Strasbourg was my favorite. I loved…
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Cologne Cruise Port Guide: What to See and Do on a Rhine River Cruise
Why Visit Cologne on a Rhine River Cruise? Cologne is one of those Rhine River cruise stops where you can see a lot without having to travel far from the ship. The enormous Cologne Cathedral dominates the city skyline, while the historic center offers plenty of history, architecture, and opportunities to simply wander. And if…
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Viking Rhine Getaway Itinerary: Our Day-by Day Experience from Amsterdam to Basel
I took the Viking Rhine Getaway from Amsterdam to Basel on a multigenerational family trip in July 2026. Our Viking Rhine River Cruise itinerary included stops in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, with a mix of guided excursions and free time to explore on our own. One of the things I appreciated about Viking…
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Viking Rhine River Cruise Ship Swap: What Happened When Low Water Changed Our Itinerary
About a week before our Viking Rhine Getaway, I happened to see a social media post about Viking Rhine river cruises being canceled because of low water levels. That was the first I’d heard about the possibility of low water affecting our cruise, and I immediately started wondering whether it could affect our trip. Then,…
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Viking Rhine River Cruise Review: What to Expect, What It Costs, and Is It Worth It?
If you’re considering a Viking Rhine River cruise, you probably want to know more than what’s included in the brochure. What is the ship actually like? Is the food good? How much walking is involved? Are the included excursions worthwhile? And, perhaps most importantly, is a Viking river cruise worth the price? I spent eight…
