European River Cruises Growing!

European river cruises have become all the rage, and for good reason. On a river cruise in Europe, you can enjoy the luxuries of having your hotel travel with you, and not having to check-in and check-out, or pack and unpack in each city you visit. Unlike ocean cruises, where you may have a long motorcoach ride to the city center from the seaport, Europe's cities and towns were built along its rivers, and on a European river cruise your moving hotel is usually right in the city center. Just step off and enjoy!

There are now many river boats plying Europe's rivers, and the challenge for the consumer is how to select the river cruise ship that offers the best value. As in choosing a hotel, where a Motel 6 will not provide the same vacation experience or comforts as a Sheraton, Hyatt or Ritz Carlton, choosing the right European river cruise takes some doing, especially when all those boats are over there, sight unseen. That's where an experienced travel agent can play a valuable role in helping you choose the right river cruise vacation. Travel agents can also sometimes offer special value-added savings that may not be available online or direct from the cruise line.

Many travelers are swayed to purchase the least expensive European river cruise package. Perhaps the largest of these is Sceptre Tours. While Sceptre Tours delivers good value for themoney, we're often asked what paying a bit more for a different cruise deal will get them - what the points of difference are.