If you are thinking about taking a cruise, why not check out a European river cruise? Basically, all you have to decide is where you want to go and how long you want to stay.
These cruises are generally four to sixteen day cruises and there are many places you can choose to see.
You can travel down Blue Danube River and enjoy one of the most romantic cities of all, Vienna, and see the well known Vienna Opera House, or enjoy the night life of Budapest.
Maybe you would like to cruise down the Douro River and see Portugal's restored palaces or vineyards.
Whichever river cruise you choose you will enjoy breath taking views that you will never forget.
  Older or newer ships? Unlike, the big cruise ships on the ocean, the river cruises are smaller and offer more of a warm personal setting.
There are several newer river cruise ships available which offer more amenities, like Wi-Fi access, flat screen t.
v.
s, saunas, whirlpools, etc.
On the other hand, if you are a bit more nostalgic you might enjoy one of the older ships.
If this is your first cruise and you are worried about getting motion sickness you might want to consider a river cruise.
Unlike the larger cruise ships that travel in the ocean, which is rather choppy, the river cruise is a fairly smooth ride.
These ships are also able to navigate to smaller destination ports because of their size, so you will be able to visit places larger cruise ships cannot travel to.
  Costs The cost of a European river cruise varies.
Basically it depends on the cruise you choose.
They have a no meals and no frills options for about $100.
00 per night or a $5000.
00 per person option for a two week privately chartered cruise.
Generally you can expect to pay $1500.
00 to $3000.
00.
It all depends on the cruise line, the destination, and whether air fare, shore tours and gratuities are included.