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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Rudesheim
Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 11: Melk
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof
Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare
Bikes onboard as well as active excursions
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Rudesheim
Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 11: Melk
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Ship DetailsEmerald Dawn - Emerald Waterways
Contemporary ship with a friendly vibe
Swimming pool that converts into a movie theater
Value for money fares
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Day 3: Cologne
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Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 11: Melk
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Ship DetailsEmerald Sky - Emerald Waterways
Modern take on river cruising
Excellent onboard facilities, including a pool
Good choice for budget-conscious cruisers
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Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 13: Passau
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Ship DetailsEmerald Sky - Emerald Waterways
Modern take on river cruising
Excellent onboard facilities, including a pool
Good choice for budget-conscious cruisers
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Day 1: Prague
Day 4: Budapest
Day 6: Bratislava
Day 7: Vienna
Day 8: Melk
Day 9: Passau
Day 10: Nuremberg
Day 10: Regensburg
Day 12: Bamberg
Day 13: Wurzburg
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof
Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare
Bikes onboard as well as active excursions
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Koblenz
Day 5: Heidelberg
Day 6: Strasbourg
Day 8: Basel
Day 8: Lucerne
Day 10: Zurich
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof
Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare
Bikes onboard as well as active excursions
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Day 4: Amsterdam
Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 13: Passau
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Ship DetailsEmerald Dawn - Emerald Waterways
Contemporary ship with a friendly vibe
Swimming pool that converts into a movie theater
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Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 13: Passau
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Ship DetailsEmerald Dawn - Emerald Waterways
Contemporary ship with a friendly vibe
Swimming pool that converts into a movie theater
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Day 4: Amsterdam
Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 13: Passau
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Ship DetailsEmerald Destiny - Emerald Waterways
Star-Ship design features heated pool with retractable roof
Line offers inclusions at a reasonable fare
Bikes onboard as well as active excursions
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Day 4Koblenz
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Day 5Mannheim
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Day 6Baden-Baden
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Ship DetailsScenic Ruby - Scenic
Pros
Gratuities, booze, excursions and butlers all included in fare
Cons
Spotty Wi-Fi, slow room service with limited menu
Bottom Line
Unlimited free beverages, butlers and no tipping = relaxing way to see Europe
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Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 15: Vienna
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Ship DetailsScenic Jewel - Scenic
Innovative "sun lounges" offer usable balconies in all weather
More choices in port: tours, independent exploration, electric bikes
Four dining venues, plus room service
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Day 4: Rudesheim
Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 12: Vienna
Day 14: Budapest
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Ship DetailsScenic Opal - Scenic
All-inclusive -- including butler service in all cabins
Aimed at the Australian, North American and British markets
"Sun Lounge" balconies that can be used in all weathers
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Day 8Montreux
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Ship DetailsScenic Jewel - Scenic
Innovative "sun lounges" offer usable balconies in all weather
More choices in port: tours, independent exploration, electric bikes
Four dining venues, plus room service
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Day 4: Amsterdam
Day 6: Cologne
Day 7: Rudesheim
Day 8: Miltenberg
Day 9: Wurzburg
Day 10: Bamberg
Day 11: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 16: Vienna
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Ship DetailsScenic Crystal - Scenic
Scenic is one of river cruising's most inclusive lines
Many cabins have innovative sunrooms that convert to balconies
All-day dining and in-cabin service unusual in river cruising
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Day 1: Budapest
Day 3: Vienna
Day 7: Regensburg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Wurzburg
Day 11: Miltenberg
Day 12: Rudesheim
Day 13: Cologne
Day 14: Amsterdam
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Ship DetailsScenic Opal - Scenic
All-inclusive -- including butler service in all cabins
Aimed at the Australian, North American and British markets
"Sun Lounge" balconies that can be used in all weathers
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Day 4Heidelberg
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Ship DetailsEmily Bronte - Riviera Travel
Pros
Stylish ship, kettles in all cabins, Wi-Fi included
Cons
Limited facilities onboard, drinks and gratuities not included
Bottom Line
Pared back luxury on an elegant vessel with some inclusions
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Day 4Boppard
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Ship DetailsAvalon Imagery II - Avalon Waterways
Sightseeing excursions led by local guides
Beds in most rooms face the windows, not the wall
Fare includes wine with dinner, tours and Wi-Fi
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Ship DetailsAvalon Tranquility II - Avalon Waterways
Spacious 200 square foot standard cabins
High levels of comfort and personal service
Panoramic windows are largest in industry
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Day 3: Cologne
Day 5: Heidelberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Nuremberg
Day 12: Regensburg
Day 13: Passau
Day 15: Vienna
Day 16: Budapest
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Ship DetailsAvalon Imagery II - Avalon Waterways
Sightseeing excursions led by local guides
Beds in most rooms face the windows, not the wall
Fare includes wine with dinner, tours and Wi-Fi
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Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Rudesheim
Day 5: Wurzburg
Day 8: Bamberg
Day 9: Nuremberg
Day 10: Regensburg
Day 11: Passau
Day 13: Vienna
Day 14: Budapest
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Ship DetailsAvalon Panorama - Avalon Waterways
Features 66 200-square-foot panoramic suites
Luxury touches: live orchids & L'Occitane bath products
Wine with dinner and Wi-Fi included in fare
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Ship DetailsAvalon Visionary - Avalon Waterways
Pros
Panoramic sliding-glass doors that create "open-air balconies" and beds facing the river
Cons
All plugs are European only
Bottom Line
An intimate and comfortable ship, small enough to sail places others can't
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Ship DetailsAvalon Visionary - Avalon Waterways
Pros
Panoramic sliding-glass doors that create "open-air balconies" and beds facing the river
Cons
All plugs are European only
Bottom Line
An intimate and comfortable ship, small enough to sail places others can't
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Ship DetailsAmaPrima - AmaWaterways
Terrific variety of fee-free shore excursions
Many cabins offer French and traditional verandahs
Warm and personable service
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Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Rudesheim
Day 5: Frankfurt
Day 7: Wurzburg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Nuremberg
Day 11: Regensburg
Day 12: Passau
Day 14: Vienna
24 NightCruise to CologneLeaving:AmsterdamVisiting:Cruise Line:Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 20Golubac
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Day 23Giurgiu
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Ship DetailsRiver Duchess - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Fresh regional cuisine
Dress is resort casual most of the time
Well-appointed cabins, including four suites
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Day 1: Basel
Day 4: Strasbourg
Day 5: Speyer
Day 6: Mainz
Day 6: Rudesheim
Day 7: Koblenz
Day 8: Cologne
Day 9: Amsterdam
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Ship DetailsCrystal Bach - Crystal River Cruises
Pros
Exceptional dining and wine options makes ship a foodie haven
Cons
Nascent enrichment programming still has holes
Bottom Line
Beautifully designed ship with top-notch service provides luxurious cruising experience
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