Emerald Waterways River Cruise Tips: Are they the best line for your European River Cruise? On first glance it is difficult to see any meaningful difference between European River Cruise Lines.  The ships are the same size and look largely the same, which is dictated by the requirements and restrictions navigating the rivers. They follow a…

East of Budapest the Danube changes dramatically. Not only do the riverboat Captains have to switch from German to Russian as they interact with the authorities, but also the rich feast of towns and villages crammed with ornate churches and grand buildings evaporate. It becomes a quieter, sparcer and less ornate experience. You leave behind…