Theme River Cruises – Wine, Golf, Music, and More!

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River cruising offers themed sailings! From wine lovers to history bugs to hiking fans, you can explore many personal interests on a customized, themed itinerary.

On a themed river cruise, you will create incredible memories from the unique experiences while indulging in what you love most.

WINE RIVER CRUISE

Whether you are a wine expert or you simply enjoy a great glass of rosé, you will taste your heart out while on a wine-themed river cruise. Learn about Port in the Douro Valley, sweet Sauternes in Bordeaux, or Riesling along the Rhine River while sailing past picturesque vineyards. Your experience will feature regional vintages and visits to ancient wine cellars. The ship’s sommelier will continue your wine education while sailing. Learn how to perfectly pair wines with dinner, cheeses, and chocolates all with a choice of itinerary destinations.

GOLF RIVER CRUISE

Combine the luxury of river cruising while indulging your passion. Play golf at various ports along your river cruise journey. Imagine not having to organize tee times, transportation, or club cleaning. Playing some of the most prestigious golf courses will give you plenty to talk about over dinner as you compare techniques and scores on a golf-themed river cruise.

MUSICAL RIVER CRUISE

A classical music-themed journey along the Danube is incredible for classical connoisseurs. You will revel in unique experiences, including visits to composers’ hometowns and workplaces. Along the way, you will be treated to a variety of live performances by renowned musicians. Or delight in the sounds of Jazz and Blues as you cruise the Mississippi River. This special interest itinerary pays tribute to the musicians and the regions that helped influence music in America.

GARDEN RIVER CRUISE

Every Spring, the Netherlands and Belgium are washed with a sea of color as the flowers bloom. Nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and green thumbs will relish this ultimate garden party. From the Keukenhof Gardens to Floralia, the spring season brings the appearance of crocus, daffodils, and hyacinth that trumpet the arrival of the main event, Tulip Season. Visit the world's largest flower auction, where botanists, horticulturists, and landscape artists display nature's handiwork on a scale found nowhere else.

CHRISTMAS RIVER CRUISE

Immerse yourself in the splendor of an old-world holiday, cruising majestic waterways aboard a festively decorated ship. Europe is well known for its enchanting Christmas Markets with glistening lights and grand cathedrals. Sip a hot mug of mulled wine while you wander through a market of wooden stalls where vendors sell beautiful locally-made arts and crafts. Exploring the markets on a river cruise lets you experience a variety of seasonal foods and crafts from each destination.

BEER RIVER CRUISE

Cruise through Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, and Belgium with a beer expert who delivers special onboard tastings and presentations. Beer-themed river cruises offer exclusive onshore experiences, leading you to the emerging microbreweries, famous breweries, and the beer halls, pubs, and gardens, where Europe's love of beer was born. And of course, you can cruise along the Rhine during Munich's famous Oktoberfest.

ACTIVE RIVER CRUISE

Several lines offer itineraries with more energetic excursions for those who prefer a more active approach to river cruising. You might find yourself hiking in Val d'Enfer, biking around Vienna, or even canoeing on the Danube River. From hiking in the forest to climbing up to a medieval castle, you will find plenty of action-packed excursions on an active river cruise.

PHOTOGRAPHY RIVER CRUISE

Do you love photography? Cruise with award-winning National Geographic photographers. From exciting photography workshops to impromptu photo tips throughout your cruise, your expert will help you capture the perfect images of your vacation on a photography-themed river cruise.

ANCESTRY RIVER CRUISE

Do you enjoy tracing your roots on ancestry.com? Then combine your passion for family heritage with travel.  Uncover your personal family history while cruising along Europe’s legendary rivers on a special ancestry river cruise. On an ancestry-themed river cruise, your onboard genealogist and professional guides will help you understand your personal connection to the beautiful regions as you follow in your ancestors’ footsteps.

HISTORY RIVER CRUISE

A history-themed river cruise is perfect for history buffs. Cruise with a World War II history expert who shares unforgettable stories of valor and courage. From the legendary beaches of Normandy, France, through Vimy Ridge, to Les Invalides Museum in Paris, you will gain moving insight through onboard lectures and visits to historic sites and monuments. Or delve deep into Civil War history on a Mississippi river cruise which explores battlefields, monuments, and museums that echo the stories of our American History.

JEWISH HERITAGE RIVER CRUISE

A Jewish Heritage river cruise highlights central Europe's most cultural and historical sites that pay tribute to the past and celebrate a lasting culture. Onboard presentations shed light on significant moments in history and spotlight Jewish culture and traditions. You will explore the museums and monuments, the cemeteries and synagogues, and the touching and powerful stories behind them.

Now, all you need to do is choose the unique experience that interests you most. Then I can help match you with the right river cruise.

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