CLIA offers travelers the opportunity to discover some of the most unique and beautiful rivers on the planet. According to CLIA's 2016 State of the Cruise Industry report, demand for river cruises is at an all-time high: in addition to the 169 CLIA member river cruise ships in 2015, another 18 new ships will be added during 2016.
“These types of trips offer passengers the opportunity to enjoy several destinations in a short amount of time and travel along famous and historic rivers,” said Cindy D’Aoust, President and CEO of CLIA. “The demand for river cruises is growing, and there are now many more experiences and destinations than ever before.”.
Below are five of the world's most iconic rivers that can be discovered thanks to river cruises:
- The magic and mystery of the Nile: The Nile, one of the world's most famous rivers, stretching over 6,000 kilometers, boasts incredible landscapes of ancient temples, lush forests, and breathtaking mountains. AvalonWaterways offers passengers a 9-day river cruise from Cairo through 5,000 years of history.
- The battles and beauty of the Mekong: With miles of authentic rice paddies and Asian fish farms, the river provides a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for embarking on a cruise. A 15-night Mekong cruise on the AmaWaterways includes various itineraries through Vietnam and Cambodia
- The Amazon River: South America's longest river, the Amazon, boasts thousands of years of tropical history. Seabourn offers the opportunity to experience the beauty of both the river and the ocean on a 15-day cruise along the iconic Amazon River and the Caribbean islands.
- A trip down the Mississippi : American Cruise Lines adventurers can take a trip on the famous Mississippi steamboat that will take them through its waters and through 10 states.
- A journey up the Rhine . CroisiEurope 's Christmas Market Cruise celebrates Christmas along the Rhine, visiting various Christmas markets in the European capital of Strasbourg, the "Christmas Cities" of Nuremberg, and Rüdesheim, home to the Market of Nations. Tauck cruises along the Rhine and Moselle combine the beauty of these two historic rivers, offering passengers a unique experience from the Netherlands to Switzerland, passing through Germany, France, and Luxembourg.
- The Ganges. The sacred Ganges River is a constantly changing wonder. Since 1990, the river has been slowly altering its course, naturally shifting approximately 2.5 kilometers, offering a truly unique journey. Uniworld Boutique RiverCruiseCollection offers the exclusive opportunity to sail through this fertile and unique land with its India's Golden Triangle & Sacred Ganges cruise.
