The best European river cruises make it easy to enjoy the continent’s marvelous scenery to its fullest, with thoughtful amenities, intimate ship sizes and a slower pace.
The pre-pandemic perks of a river cruise passengers numbering in the few hundred rather than the few thousand, à la carte versus buffet dining, small-group excursions and personalized attention are the same ones making it an attractive choice for many people’s first post-covid vacation. Travelers who find mega ocean ships daunting or just …