Category River Cruising

Is a European river cruise worth it? The honest pros and cons, what a 7-night sailing really costs, what’s included and who should skip it.

Castles, capitals or vineyards? Here’s how Rhine, Danube and Douro river cruises compare on scenery, cities, pace, price and timing, plus which one I’d pick for a first trip to Europe.

Wondering what river cruises include that ocean cruises don’t? European river cruises bundle excursions, wine with dinner and city-center docking into the fare, while ocean cruises sell them as extras. Here’s the side-by-side breakdown, with sample costs.