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The Elbe River rises in the Krkonose Mountains and flows through Bohemia, the lowlands of the Czech Republic, and into Germany. The Elbe valley is home to some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in Europe and a cruise along its waters is one of the best ways to see Germany and the Czech capital of Prague.

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• Cruises along the River Elbe

The Dutch Waterways are the densest network of inland waterways in Europe, fed by the Rhine. The number of canals, rivers and lakes are countless and, as most of the country is flat, there are almost no locks, except for the ones protecting the cities. This intricate system gives access to many areas of Holland and Belgium, passing through a variety of gentle landscapes, quaint villages and ancient towns which were built on the water.

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• Cruises on the Dutch Waterways

From its source in the Swiss Alps, this legendary river flows across Switzerland’s northeastern border with Germany, runs directly through western Germany, finally dividing the Netherlands and ending in the North Sea. Covering a route of 820 miles it is one of the longest rivers in Europe, wending its way through a varied landscape. It is a vital waterway, rich in history that dates back to the Roman Empire and its beautiful stretches of valleys and gorges scattered with vineyards and castles are unsurpassed, making it one of the most popular rivers for river cruising.

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• Cruises along the River Rhine

The Moselle is a tributary of the Rhine, running a distance of 340 miles from the Vosges Mountains, through France, Luxembourg and Germany, joining the Rhine at Koblenz. It is here, among the steep valleys, where the grapes used to make Moselle wine are grown.

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• Cruises along the River Moselle

Another main tributary of the Rhine is the Neckar, which drains the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. Running 228 miles in length, this meandering river is celebrated for its scenery and charm and shares many features of the Rhine; lined with pretty towns, vineyards, orchards, woods and castles

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• Cruises along the River Neckar

The Main is the third main tributary of the Rhine which drains large sections of the central German uplands. Forming near the town of Kulmbach by the joining of its two headstreams, the Red Main and the White Main, it runs 310 miles passing many towns and cities, meeting the Rhine at the city of Mainz.

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• Cruises along the River Main

The second longest river in Europe, the Danube, flows eastwards from Germany’s Black Forest through eight countries to reach the Danube Delta before reaching the Black Sea.  The section of the Danube’s waters that we cruise along takes in three countries; Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.  It’s a return route encompassing valleys and vineyards as well as beautifully preserved medieval cities such as Bratislava and Budapest, known as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’.  Of course, a cruise along the River Danube cannot ignore majestic Vienna; the river did after all inspire Strauss’ memorable waltz of the same name!

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• Cruises along the River Danube

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• Cruises on the Scottish Waterways

Travelling the waterways between Russia’s capital city of Moscow and St Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland was once no easy task, since Moscow lies 400 feet above sea level!  An engineering feat involving dozens of locks, however resulted in the construction of a series of canals linking several lakes and rivers to facilitate such a route.  This feat could be deemed to be greater than that achieved in the construction of the Panama Canal.  Navigate with us therefore an ‘off the beaten track’ route that introduces us to a rolling rural Russian landscape dotted with farms, towns and villages that are characterised by onion-domed churches and the Kremlin.  At either end of our journey, the opulence of both mighty Moscow and St Petersburg, Russia’s ‘window to the west’.

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• Cruises on the Russian Waterways

The Baltic Sea is hardly a sea at all. It is surrounded by large islands and archipelagos with some 200 rivers draining into it. The tides are virtually non-existent and if you swim here you’ll barely taste any salt due to the abundance of freshwater which drains off the land, combined with the shallowness of the sea itself. It has long been a popular region for holidaymakers due to its beautiful resorts and unique atmosphere.

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• The Baltic Sea

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